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I just enrolled in Excelsior RN to MSN program. The evaluation of my transcripts was good ( I have a BA degree in an unrelated field) and I feel pretty good about being able to accomplish this goal in 2 years. Anyone else starting or in this program?

Good luck! I start Monday as a unit manager. I'm looking for tips and tricks as well to get a bit ahead of the learning curve.

I am a new RN with 15+ years experience as a probation officer. As a new RN, do you think I would have enough knowledge to be a nurse in a jail setting? Thanks for your replies!

Thanks for your opinions! I will be interviewing. I'll update afterwards!

You can join the ANA with an online memberhsip for about $45.00. You can also ANA and NY's association at the same site. It is quite pricey though.

I have just started studying for the Management exam. Is anyone else is at that point?

I am a new RN licensed grad. I already have a BA in Psychology, and have been a probation officer for 16 years. This week I have two interviews for part time positons. One is in the neurobehavioral unit (advanced dementia) of a hospital/nursing home....

A nurse initiated function is something nurses can do without a doctor ordering it. For example, if someone is having trouble breathing a nurse can raise the head of the bed to 30 degrees.

I'm a female probation officer, going to be 43 this year. Still working full time and getting ready for my 2nd career. I'm in my 2nd semester of an associates degree RN program. Already have a BA in Psychology. I've learned so far, I should keep most...

ordered: 6 mg have: 5 mg/ mL 6 mg/x x mL/ 5 mg = 6 / 5 mL = 1.2 mL

Congratulations on your grades! I too work full time and just completed my first semester. I can't wait until Wednesday to see my grades! Have you ever heard that saying "If you want something done give it to a busy person" ? I got done my last cl...

I am a student and I am trying to decide between a Littman Master Classic II or a Classic II SE stethoscope. I can't decide between the double sided bell and the single sided model. In actual practice, do you really rotate the bell and use both sides...

I like the idea of the Livescribe Pen. I am curious to know how, if in anyway, people have put it to use when their instructors use Power Point presentations and Power Point handouts. Thank you in advance!

As a probation officer (and now happpy nursing student ), ANY urine screen we do is observed as we know unless we watch the urine come from the source, it quite possibly is adulturated, or not from the person who is giving the sample. We have seen ur...

Life is what you make it. It sounds like you've had a lot of fun along the way, now you have a great opportunity to "grow and grow up" and you have chosen a career to take you there. As you may be starting to realize, you have a great advantage being...

I bought a new one yesterday and noticed they had some that were "EXTRA LOUD" !

The program I'm attending is in Upstate NY through Geneva General Hospital. In Syracuse, there is a program at St. Joseph's hospital and I think Crouse Irving Hospital has one as well.

Everything about it is the same as registering for a traditional class. Ditto for financial aid.

It is exactly the same as registering and paying for a traditional class. No difference. Financial Aid is the same. There are some degrees available totally online. Google SUNY Learning Network to learn more.

AS a probation officer for 15 years (who is now a nursing student:) ) I have seen more people kick opiates with the help of the suboxone than without it. I commend you on your progress! If you have the will you will taper and be done. Do not expect p...

I took both, but it required a lot of work to achieve A's in both.

I'm 42, have a Bachelor's degree already, and have worked for my county as a probation officer for 15 years. I need a change and have spent last year taking the science courses I need. Next month I start an associates degree program, but all I have l...

:twocents:I just got done with my pre-req's, and am on my way to clinicals! I wanted to share with you what worked for me as far as achieving excellent grades in online courses. I took Microbiology, A & P I, A & P II, and Chemistry online. My...

On transcripts, it does not say "taken online". The online courses are as good as a class room setting if you are a self directed learner.

Having had it both ways, I'd say "no roommate" if I had a choice. If you get a bad one, you can't get rid of them quick enough. ****** equals a strong woman! You go girl!