Melody007_FNP-C

Melody007_FNP-C APRN

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  1. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :yeah:I am a conservative nurse! That is one reason why I choose to do my college learning online. It is better than heated debates in class getting everyone off

  2. Anyone else diagnosed with disc degeneration and stenosis in their 30's?

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to Lucia25's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I HOPE SO! I am planning on looking for a teaching job. I am in my last class for my BSN and it only has 5 weeks left in it Then on for my MSN in Education. I was going to go for NP, but now I am not...

  3. Abusive patient

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to Guest296136's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have a frequent flyer, who wants his pain meds pushed in the low port and then flush it fast even while he is on IVF! Now when he comes in the order is PCA and he immediately signs out AMA! No buzz...

  4. Anyone else diagnosed with disc degeneration and stenosis in their 30's?

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to Lucia25's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It has to be the job! I am 41 and just had microscopic discectomy with laminectomy at L4-5 2 weeks ago. I have had symptoms on and off for around a year. It started with stiffness and sciatica pain in...

  5. Starting over

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    great job with re-enrolling! i also did the same thing. i rc'd my asn degree july 20, 2007 and my rn lic aug 16, 2007. my enrollment date was sept 8, 2007 for my bsn! i also re-enrolled with...

  6. Online or "Brick and Mortar" School?

    Melody007_FNP-C posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Did any of you have any difficult time in obtaining preceptors for your online program? And for those that go to a "regular" school, does the school set up your clinicals? Just trying to decide which...

  7. University of Phoenix for BSN

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to Delag5's topic in School, College Programs

    $45,000 for a ASN-BSN?? Oh my Gosh! Highway robbery! I am finishing up my BSN at Exceleior College for under $8000. You might want to go to ripoff.com and read what thousands of people are saying...

  8. Okay I have a vent about the business of LTC

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to NCRN2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It was worth it too me...doubled my pay. I had 10 years of experience as an LPN when I became a

  9. Excelsior BSN

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The cost for everything including books, tuition, yearly fees, testing fees, etc. Is gonna run me $9900.00 for the BSN. For the ASN I spent $7230.00. I have a co-worker who did Chamberlain and spent...

  10. Excelsior BSN

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am an Excelsior ASN graduate and in my last class for my BSN through them. So I feel qualified to answer any questions you may

  11. Good LPN programms in Tampa, FL

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to irene27's topic in General Nursing

    Once you have your LPN lic in Florida there is no issue anywhere

  12. Good LPN programms in Tampa, FL

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to irene27's topic in General Nursing

    Erwin vo tech is the best LPN school in the Tampa Bay area. I graduated from there 14 years ago. I am now a RN and I believe the foundation I got from Erwin has made me the best nurse possible!

  13. Can LPN's give Morphine??

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to RNFinally12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Florida is the same as Texas. When I was a LPN I pushed morphine plus 3 pages of other meds. We were able to do it after being "checked" off by a RN 3 times on each

  14. Excelsior BSN Program

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to 2brn09's topic in Online Distance Learning

    "Thank you for your response. When will you complete your program? I'm not at this point yet, but I will be pursuing my BSN." I have one class left. It starts July 6 and ends in Oct

  15. Excelsior BSN Program

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to 2brn09's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i am a current bsn student at excelsior college, i also graduated 3 years ago with my asn. i have one more class to do (bsn capstone course) so i feel i am qualified to answer any questions that you...

  16. Excelsior's rn to bsn

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Professional Socialization was an easy course for me. I just had a friend of mine with a BSN help me do a project and write a paper about it. This is a course you could take another online class with...

  17. Excelsior's rn to bsn

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am only one class from finishing up the BSN program at Excelsior. And no you DO NOT have to send in a videotape of every class you take as someone posted. Only two courses required videos. And no...

  18. EC Writing for the Professions ENG201

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took Writing for the Professions last year. It was a good class and I learned alot! It helped me prepare for the Research in Nursing class. My papers are so much easier to write after taking that...

  19. Lost my first patient - could I be in trouble?

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to southernhospitality's topic in General Nursing

    Even though she had not had surgery yet, having a fracture increases ones chance of an embolism. Her symptoms sound like a PE to me as well. Don't beat yourself up it wasn't your

  20. quick question about Edukan and excelsior college

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i took 2 courses with edukan and excelsior took both! they were a & p i &

  21. EC RN-BSN? Yes or no?

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Excelsior College

    sue, where did you get the info "excelsior drove me nuts (bsn). they want videos for every freaking class as well as certain clinical environments to which i simply do not have access." i only had two...

  22. EC RN-BSN? Yes or no?

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Excelsior College

    my total cost for the excelsior bsn program is around $8600. i only have 2 classes left so that figure is accurate. i bought all my books on ebay and barnes and noble when they have their awesome...

  23. EC RN-BSN? Yes or no?

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Excelsior College

    they took all my asn credits, and gave me 5 extra credits to apply towards nursing just for being an alumni. other schools would take some or most, but i didn't want to start over on my general...

  24. EC RN-BSN? Yes or no?

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Excelsior College

    i am a bsn student with excelsior. i am also an asn graduate of excelsior. i have not had any problems with excelsior's bsn program or instructors. i have only 2 more classes left and they have been...

  25. Excelsior RN-MSN program (Where are you?)

    Melody007_FNP-C replied to Maria,NP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sue, Are you referring to Teaching Across the Cultures and the Health Assessment courses? I only have these two left and then the BSN capstone course. How far did you get?