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Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

TiffyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

Actually, this is an excellent point. Without some kind of certification, it is very difficult to asses the knowledge of any given person on any given topic. Several ways we have available are:...
Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

TiffyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

Ok, this I don't hear from a lot of the ADN as entry level defenders. For the most part, I hear arguments that the studies are flawed. Sadly, this is from a group that is (by and large) not versed...
Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

TiffyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

This study controlled for hospital characteristics (such as safety-net hospitals) and staffing. Found lower rates of CHF mortality, decubs, failure to rescue, post-op DVT, post-op PE, and shorter LOS...
How to find a job in southern california - new grad

TiffyRN replied to melissagee's topic in California Nursing

Have you explored long term acute care? I hear new grads having more success in long term care (nursing homes and LTAC). I would think your interest in neuro would make this a natural fit though I'm...
Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

TiffyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

So. . . These are not absolute requirements but I would say the majority of our non-PRN staff does some if not all of the above. Since starting my BSN work (now completed), I have joined 3...
Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

TiffyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I meant to respond when you first posted but better late right? First off, I seem to be the only one, but I feel like I gained a tremendous amount from BSN completion. I rediscovered my love of...
Can we talk about breastfeeding and breastmilk please?

TiffyRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

Yes, it is sad. But unfortunately sometimes money is the only language that some speak. For them, we have this. . . How much does one medical case of NEC cost? $74,000 How much does one surgical...
Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

TiffyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I'm a big supporter of the BSN, just putting that out there first. But I feel like playing devil's advocate. A few months ago our facility had a market survey and wage adjustments followed. I...
Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

TiffyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I don't know if you mean if hospitals eliminate all bedside staff except BSN nurses (including replacing CNAs) but I don't believe hospitals are paying much more (if any) for BSNs over
(Not so) Daily Affirmations

TiffyRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

Bortaz, I'm so sorry. And I totally understand. I think of all the great nurses I have seen leave my unit in the last few years. Thankfully, a couple of years ago, we got a great new manager who...
Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

TiffyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I agree you certainly shouldn't be paying for $30-60,000. There are multiple more reasonable programs with easy admission. Lots of programs out there can be completed for $9-11,000. If you have...
Are nursing schools saturated, less applying?

TiffyRN replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

First of all; just because college/universities are doubling their programs, trying to hire more professors and having to turn away students due to lack of professors does NOT mean those nurses are...
There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

TiffyRN replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

Hey, they don't always die if they have kernicteris, sometimes they are just racked with seizures and severely neurologically
ELBW Supine+Midline for ____ days

TiffyRN replied to Justin-RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

I myself have not figured out an acceptable way to do prone with head midline. Really jacks with my ETT positioning!
Experience Required

TiffyRN replied to BidwellBetty's topic in General Students

Did she hire you? I'm not trying to be mean here but I haven't heard from other new grads stuck in the first job hunt having much better success from volunteer work. I agree it's impressive and you...
positive drug screen at the MD's office

TiffyRN replied to needananswer's topic in General Nursing

I've never been drug tested by my primary care doctor, in fact, I don't think I've ever been drug tested by any doctor. Only employers or insurance (maybe?). Maybe ask the office what kind of...
Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

TiffyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I can see hospitals saying "MSN preferred" but I think people are freaking out a little soon. ANA's been calling for BSN as entry level for how many years (over 40)? Magnet's been working towards...
To ADN nurses who later went back to get BSN..

TiffyRN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I started working on coursework through Excelsior College January 2012, did about 20 credits of leveling courses in 6 months (some credit by exam, some online courses). Started nursing courses May...
Online ADN to BSN

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

I did Excelsior's RN to BSN. I didn't find it confusing but my husband had experience with them going through their ADN program so maybe that helped. One huge thing about EC is that they are...
How many people recognize this abbreviation?

TiffyRN replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

I know BRBRP, bedrest w/bathroom priviledges. I don't know
AIDS during the 80s

TiffyRN replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I was a teenager during the 80s and it was scary. Anyone remember how being Haitian was considered an at-risk group? No one knew why until they dug down and discovered there was a group of Haitian...
Has any one graduated from the excelsior LPN to RN program?

TiffyRN replied to mclaughlin1128's topic in Excelsior College

You know what that reminds me of? Last night on American Idol one of the contestants told the story of how she got a traffic ticket for "eating an ice cream cone". I haven't personally read all the...
How long until day shift on your unit?

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

Silly me, I thought the poll was in months! Typical wait around here is 1.5-2 years. You'd be amazed how many people pass on the opportunity! They just keep their names on the list in case...
Bar Code Medication Administration NICU Style

TiffyRN replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

The unit where I work is not very strict about the bands being on the infant and I find this unfortunate as I think we are subverting a great safety feature. I've seen lots of times where the med...
What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

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

I had the same question for years. Then in my studies for BSN I would be researching for a paper and find links to poster presentations given at conferences. I now know that professional poster...

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