TiffyRN BSN, PhD

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    What to do after a BSN?

    TiffyRN replied to JJRN10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As I completed my BSN program, I got the opportunity to delve lightly into many of the non-clinical areas one could pursue in graduate school. Nursing Informatics; no interest. Nursing Management;...
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    1) ADN-BSN or 2) Work?

    TiffyRN replied to moomoo134's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know many nurses; myself included that have worked (full-time) while they went through RN to BSN. Few took more than 2 years. Texas has a couple of programs (online) that get you through pretty...
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    Really Need Advice

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

    I'm not going to advise whether to go accelerated vs. regular BSN. What you may consider though is that working during any nursing program is very difficult. Most can only manage part time work....
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    Really Need Advice

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

    First off, what do you mean by wanting to get your doctorate? In nursing there are traditional PhD programs but they aren't really meant for clinical practice. Do you mean becoming a Nurse...
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    How to get a job working with babies

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

    That is by far the worst part of NICU; watching the suffering infant while parents stand near cheering their "miracle child" and "what a fighter she is!". Meanwhile the child is on a vent, constantly...
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    How to get a job working with babies

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

    NeoNatMom: Abortions just aren't that common in hospitals; at least not the ones I've worked in. I've never worked L&D but people know these things. I think possibly my current hospital does...
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    BS or BSN

    TiffyRN replied to antonya23's topic in Excelsior College

    "Is a B.S in nursing the same as a B.S.N? I KNOW DUMB QUESTION... BUT THE SCHOOL IM CONSIDERING ATTENDING WORDS THINGS ALITTLE WEIRD... I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE I AM EARniNG MY B.S.N, NOT JUST A...
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    BS or BSN

    TiffyRN replied to antonya23's topic in Excelsior College

    The RN to BSN program for EC is quite different from their ADN program. There are only two courses in the BSN nursing core courses that can be either as online courses or test out option. The tests...
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    Why would nurses voluntarily sign up at for profit schools?

    TiffyRN replied to RNdynamic's topic in School, College Programs

    I would like to add that I generally frown on the practices of some for-profit schools. However; I encourage everyone to evaluate the costs and quality as well as convenience of a variety of...
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    Why would nurses voluntarily sign up at for profit schools?

    TiffyRN replied to RNdynamic's topic in School, College Programs

    Link where you can view the campus; if you care. Request More Information - Grand Canyon
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    The car seat test

    TiffyRN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are some items that may be refused such as the ones you mentioned. Some can be refused but will automatically trigger a Child Protective Services consult (eye prophylaxis). Some cannot be...
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    The car seat test

    TiffyRN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a feeling if we lived in an area where people used a lot of public transportation we might have to revise things. The OP however wasn't planning on using public transport. The infant needed to...
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    feeding and tachypnea

    TiffyRN replied to asher315's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've known chronic kids that could safely PO with incredibly high respiratory rates. I would not be the one PO feeding a 2 day old with RR 70-100. I know 60 is the acceptable RR for safe PO feeding...
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    The car seat test

    TiffyRN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not surprised they wouldn't release the child without a car seat and a car seat test; that is safe practice. I work in a large urban NICU and we do not sell car seats in our gift shop. We do...
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    Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    TiffyRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can skip the BSN & go straight to the MSN; there are several programs out there. Some facilities insist on BSNs which I think is silly if the nurse has an
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    Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    TiffyRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When my coworkers ask recommendations on RN to BSN programs I often recommend Texas Tech. Not counting general eds, their program runs 5 months. Diploma Mill right? Except they are a large B&M...
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    Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    TiffyRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got my BSN from Excelsior College earlier this year. A few months later I applied for a BSN to PhD program at University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston) and was accepted. UTMB-Galveston is a...
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    Vocera

    TiffyRN replied to flonitengale's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I sympathize with your efforts to maintain a peaceful environment for your confused patients. I agree with a previous poster that many of your other issues could be handled with some simple...
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    Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

    TiffyRN replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agreed that the debate goes back for years. Hopefully though, (to get back to the original topic), nursing is following an increasingly scientific approach to the practice. On the levels of evidence...
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    A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    TiffyRN replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think what bothers some is that some here perceive that the OP is not making an informed decision due to some of the things she posts. She states she knows all the health benefits of breastfeeding...
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    A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    TiffyRN replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Esme, Not judging here. . . I hear your sentiments off and on in my NICU environment and not infrequently from fellow nurses. But I just don't understand it when it comes from trained healthcare...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    TiffyRN replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Really? I bet the vast majority of new grads out there might dispute that. Reducing output by 55% is probably too radical and probably wouldn't happen. There are many ADN programs that exist within...
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    What can ADN nurses achieve with a BSN other than accumulating more debts?

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

    'Cause we'd like to think we're a science? (Heavy sarcasm). Come
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    What can ADN nurses achieve with a BSN other than accumulating more debts?

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

    If you have a computer and internet access there are several programs that are around $9-12,000 for the whole thing. They are not restricted to residents of their States. You can always find something...
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    Has NICU nursing changed your family planning?

    TiffyRN replied to 24gaDalek's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Being a nurse is a risk factor for preterm labor, the more high stress the position, the higher risk. I don't know any NICU nurses who have changed their family planning per se but you can bet they...