sage2320

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1. Trying in vain to get in a vein

   sage2320 replied to robinbird's topic in General Nursing

   There are some great tips in this thread! For those nurses who float their catheter in, how do you do that while holding onto the catheter with your dominant hand? Is your IV line already attached to the catheter directly? How wide do you open you...

2. Nationwide, inexpensive ABSN /BSN programs that are relatively easy to get into

   sage2320 replied to ChanelCinq's topic in General Students

   You might want to check out Western Carolina University in Asheville, NC. They have a 12 month ASBN and a BSN program. http://www.wcu.edu/10421.asp Tuition seems reasonable as well. http://www.wcu.edu/13091.asp Good luck!

3. Psych Nurse Tampa Florida (Veterans Affairs)

   sage2320 replied to 2TallOH's topic in Florida

   "...It can take up to 6 months for them to "clear" you security-wise, so don't get discouraged if you don't get called right away for an interview" Do you mean they security-clear all applicants before they interview? A local VA CBOC (community-base...

4. Questions for Online MSN Programs

   sage2320 replied to sage2320's topic in NP

   Yes and it is one that I am seriously considering. But it requires you to have a BSN (takes 2 years). I'm an RN with a B.S.- Biology and RN-MSN bridging programs only require 4-5 classes. They are all out-of-state and some are incredibly expensive...

5. Questions for Online MSN Programs

   sage2320 replied to sage2320's topic in NP

   I don't mind setting up my own clinicals but I hope the FNP program provides some sort of guidance and support on how to do this. Especially if you were in an online program hundreds of miles from your home state!

6. RN to BSN for RN's with non-nursing bachelor's degree vs accelerated BSN for non-RN's

   sage2320 replied to RN CHPN's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks for the clarification...it does seem more manageable if the schedule is staggered. Did you go through this program? I'm going to look into it myself. Thanks again!

7. I NEED the impossible in an online school !!

   sage2320 replied to Cindy1ou's topic in Online Learning

   Hi Cindy1ou, I hope you do post your spreadsheet! I have been putting one together as well trying to find a school that meets almost the same criteria as you but it seems that school does not exist! And as Purple Scrubs said, it is like running th...

8. What is the best RN to BSN online school?

   sage2320 replied to lecavalier4's topic in Online Learning

   Tammy FNP/GNP, I researched ISU and it seems that 35 credits are required for the core nursing courses but that credit can be given for up to 10 credits via a portfolio option. I'm an RN and have a B.S.-Biology so I would only need these core cours...

9. RN to BSN for RN's with non-nursing bachelor's degree vs accelerated BSN for non-RN's

   sage2320 replied to RN CHPN's topic in Online Learning

   >>I think the answer is this: Who would award those like me a BSN without also wanting to make a significant income from doing so? And so we are required to take a lot of totally unnecessary classes and there is no option of clepping the whole ...

10. Questions for Online MSN Programs

    sage2320 replied to sage2320's topic in NP

    Thank you for the great tips, KMFRN5! Where did you do your MSN? I'm considering FNP as it seems you have many more options with that route.

11. Questions for Online MSN Programs

    sage2320 posted a topic in NP

    I am interested in pursuing an MSN and am looking at online programs in education and FNP. For those who have completed an online MSN program (or are still in the program), are there things you wished you had known or questioned beforehand? For exam...

12. Least expensive online MSN in education program

    sage2320 replied to nurse210's topic in Educators

    Cal State - Dominguez Hills now charges $372/unit for their MSN online program.

13. I NEED to KNOW! UAB online MSN applicant!!

    sage2320 replied to Aymese's topic in Post Graduate

    USA's in-state graduate tuition is $218/hour. Their web course graduation tuition is $308/hour. I am currently researching various online MSN programs and have not found one that allows in-state tuition for out-of-state, online students. I am hopi...

14. An Online MSN -NP program?

    sage2320 replied to smileysenior's topic in Post Graduate

    CSU - Dominguez Hills does not offer in-state tuition for the online MSN program. I spoke with the nursing department and the cost is $372/unit.

15. Anyone work for a verterans hospital?

    sage2320 replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    Is it also correct that if you work for the VA for at least 5 years, you will lifetime medical benefits? And that you can retire after 10 years? A nursing colleague recently hired by a VA Outpatient Clinic reported that these were part of the benefit...