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Help! I am terrible with algebra and I want to do an online RN to BSN program. Are any of you aware of any programs that do not require algebra in their curricula? I will do the research on any suggestions you give me. Thanks!!

It is so apparent that healthcare workers' burn-out is not isolated to only a few. As I was reading through the posts I found myself thinking "wow, I could have written these myself". Clearly, there is something wrong in the area of bedside nursing...

After reading through all the responses, I noticed that the Dansko brand was only mentioned once. I have been in healthcare over 25 years and have had a few back injuries. When my hospital announced that we had to wear black shoes I heard several n...

I'm already on it--currently checking out when the next stats class will be offered here close to home. During the brief time I was enrolled, I really enjoyed it-I like to write and do research :) I'm glad to hear you were pleased with Chamberlain-...

Thank you Lunah! I actually had enrolled in Chamberlain's program--after doing a lot of research I settled on them because they were the most "nursing-focused" that I could find. Unfortunately I have not had statistics so they would not waive the a...

I agree with your thoughts regarding only taking the subjects relevant to nursing. I have been a nurse 20+ yrs and would like to do a RN to BSN online, however I cannot find a program that does not require algebra. I can do dosage calc and any basi...

Hi Mskate, Chamberlain College of Nursing has an online program that does not require a clinical component. They accept many transfer credits, and, depending on how many gen ed credits you need, you could complete the program in 12-18 months. Unfor...

Thank you so much Tweety! I am reviewing the info right now! Thanks for the quick response! Lucie

IMHO, if this person is a good aide and an asset to your facility, she may need to just tweek her work schedule a bit. You should bring this issue to your UM's attn and discuss it together with her and the aide, if necessary. Sometimes we need to m...

Ah, another "pro" for electronic charts!

No, Morte, It is not correct. You will be oriented to the unit , not orientated.

Has anyone thought about this one? "Choir(kwire)practor instead of chiropractor. Drives me nuts. Palpitate instead of palpate, orientated vs oriented, phenergran instead of phenergan, prostrate/prostate--I think these must be widespread mispronunc...

Hi Jessie, I just read your thread and couldn't believe how closely your situation mirrors mine! I have been in nursing over 23 years and have always had great evals, employers have written me recommendations when I have changed jobs, co-workers tel...

I have been a nurse for over 20 years. I have an Associate's degree and am currently working on the BSN. I have worked as a bedside nurse as well as serving in a management capacity. Over the years, I have worked in various areas of nursing rangin...

I have to agree completely with the Commuter-- management thinks nothing of calling us off when the census drops. We often work short with a normal census, sometimes doing primary care when there aren't enough techs. We have a high acuity level and...

OMG! A few years ago, I actually had a pt who asked me to change her incontinent family member's brief as soon as I had completed her care--she asked as I was finishing a complete bed change because she couldn't quite reach her call light which was o...

Hi Zebras, I checked out your link to Slippery Rock. I noticed you posted in 2005. Have you graduated, and can you elaborate on the clinical portion? Did you enjoy the on-line process of learning? Any info you can give me would be helpful. Thank...

A nurse friend taught me this one: for Bisacodyl or any laxative suppository: " Butt-rocket" :)

Hi Tweety, I noticed that your post is two years ago, I am now researching online programs to obtain my BSN. Have you graduated yet? Was the clinical practicum as you said--follow a manager around? I went to the site you gave but an explanation wa...

Don't feel like the lone ranger--I have 24 years in the healthcare field, 18 years as a nurse. I am currently in LTC, base salary is 23.69 with 50cent shift diff for nights. Even when I worked management, the highest salary I made was 24/hr. I was...

I have been giving serious thought to trying OB nursing. After 24 years of some med surg, LTC and management positions, this would be completely foreign to me. My only experience in this area was clinicals--so long ago! I went for an interview to...

Just wondering if anyone read the special report on nursing homes in the Lafayette area printed in Sunday's edition of the Journal and Courier. Any thoughts? Input? As a LTC nurse, I was a little surprised at some of the results.

Sorry, my objectivity on this particular subject is a bit clouded d/t having a good friend/co-worker and a wonderful nurse killed by a drunk driver.

You might check NORML's web site. I think there is a lot of valuable info found there. You are probably right to steer clear of this person until you are sure of his character. And while I am here, let me say that I do not agree with sharann's res...

The article was basically giving the public a rating on the LTC facilities of Lafayette and the immediate surrounding counties. The ratings were based on the survey results from the last 3 years and also staffing ratios at or within the 3 months pr...