TiffyRN BSN, PhD

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    hospital based program

    TiffyRN replied to toi121's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is one in West Texas (Lubbock). They have good NCLEX pass rates. Just the issues the others have raised regarding the ability to transition to BSN if that becomes needed. One of my charge...
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    How common is it for employers to pay for BSN?

    TiffyRN replied to mcapuano's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    All the hospitals I have worked for as a benefits eligible employee have offered tuition reimbursement. In recent years they have become more restrictive such as requiring the education be in...
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    Anyone recommend a university to go for RN-BSN?

    TiffyRN replied to EternalFeather's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Agree with the previous poster. You need to figure out where you will be living first. Both Florida and Texas are large States. With your need (which I respect) for in-person classes, you will need...
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    CMP from finger stick

    TiffyRN replied to newkidnurse's topic in General Nursing

    One of the biggest shocks to me when I went into NICU was how much lab can be derived from extremely small samples. Lab previously had me buffaloed into believing they couldn't do lytes (4-6 values)...
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    CMP from finger stick

    TiffyRN replied to newkidnurse's topic in General Nursing

    In the NICU, we don't do fingersticks but almost all routine labs are by heelstick, so same concept/concerns. Hemolysis is our constant companion. We don't even call K levels unless they are >6.5...
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    What is the draw to nursing these days

    TiffyRN replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Even if the hopeful nursing student is up on the current market, lack of employability hasn't stopped people from going into architecture or law. These being fields that have been saturated for years...
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    Have you travelled to Africa is a invasion of privacy?

    TiffyRN replied to IrishIzCPNP's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't help your argument when you call an entire continent with diverse geography, politics and socio-economic conditions the "country of Africa". Here's a little education on how different...
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    Nursing School for Veteran Medics and Corpsmen

    TiffyRN replied to androo001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excelsior College offers an ADN course for specific professions. Most takers are LPNs & RTs but certain types of corpsman also qualify. They are very military friendly. But that shortage. . . I do...
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    neofax

    TiffyRN replied to voipicp's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The app-only makes sense. Doubt I'll get the free version since my hospital probably still paid out the nose for the one we have (Lexicomp maybe?). I thought I would just get my own book, but for...
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    Have you travelled to Africa is a invasion of privacy?

    TiffyRN replied to IrishIzCPNP's topic in General Nursing

    Sir, do you have sex with other men? Excuse me, but have you inserted anything down there? Asking someone if they have recently traveled to the countries of Guinea, Liberia or Sierra Leone, too...
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    neofax

    TiffyRN replied to voipicp's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would like one also, please. Last I looked they weren't being made anymore and all the available copies (which would be minimally a couple of years out of date) are ridiculously expensive. Our...
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    Finishing program but very hurt and disappointed

    TiffyRN replied to mrsnurse2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You might need to explain why you would be hurt that only a select few will be receiving special recognition. Does it need to be like kids sports where every kid gets a trophy at the end of the...
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    Is it possible to not work in a hospital as a new nurse?

    TiffyRN replied to Brooke2009's topic in General Nursing

    Round these parts, they're hiring LVNs for school nursing d/t the shortage of school nurses. Doesn't pay all that well, probably why they struggle to fill those positions. And I don't know if they...
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    Least Competitive Nursing schools

    TiffyRN replied to uta.student's topic in Texas Nursing

    Tarelton State: Stephenville, TX, cowboy capital of
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    preterm baby

    TiffyRN replied to juezulzara's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Let me google that for you You actually might do better with Google Scholar but I didn't have a nifty link for that
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    Best lotion for dry hands?

    TiffyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    3M reps used to pass out sample bottles of this white lotion called "Cavilon". It didn't have dyes, perfumes, kind of smelled weird; like vegetable oil. It was wonderfully moisturizing and perfect for...
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    Best lotion for dry hands?

    TiffyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have chronic eczema and probably always will as long as I'm at the bedside, at least according to my dermatologist. I'm also kind of allergic and a lot of lotions just make my eczema worse. I have...
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    RN-BSN The College Network

    TiffyRN replied to AaronCancino's topic in Excelsior College

    Emphasize what most have said about The College Network. You can buy the books you really need (from a list Excelsior will be happy to give you) from reliable sellers like Amazon, without the...
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    Ebola in Texas

    TiffyRN replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh wait! Wait! Can I be quarantined during Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays? Not the kind where I'm locked up in my house but rather not allowed to care for patients? Me!
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    Attendance

    TiffyRN replied to IttyBittyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Get intermittent FMLA, usually not that difficult, most of us have migraines off and on. Usually employers can't pursue corrective action if you call in
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    Other than BSN

    TiffyRN replied to JenKnowles's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you get a BS/BA in a related field then it's more than likely they will have also have filler classes & more than likely you will need to write papers. They might however require a different...
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    I never would have thought of that...

    TiffyRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love, love, love!!! I can see someone hearing about this and trying this the first time with a massively soiled brief!! I've used a version of this trick with infant diapers. You can usually...
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    I never would have thought of that...

    TiffyRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this!!! Had a parent show me this and I try to show as many people as possible, really decreases
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    THR Versant Residency

    TiffyRN replied to msg88's topic in Texas Nursing

    "Po-mouth" is a term where someone tries to make you believe they are worse off than they are trying to justify stinginess or get you to cut them a break, my Southern Georgia daddy uses it. I believe...
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    AGNP vs FNP

    TiffyRN replied to NP2BeNY's topic in Advanced Practice

    There are 2 FNPs in my PhD program, even though the university offers DNP. I haven't asked them why they chose one over the other but it's probably for the reasons listed above (versatility & easy...