broughden

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  1. Flatline, While the ANA's position may sound reasonable, flexible and professional (and it is in a perfect world), its not real world workable. Why? 1. Assigning ratios based on patient acuity would...
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    not sure what to do

    Which you can then use to beat over the head of who ever gave out your personal cell phone
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    Universal Deathcare.

    I find it remarkable that you made it through nursing school and came out the other side thinking a child with a cranial cavity full of water and lysed neurons has a chance at life. But please by all...
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    CCNE Accreditation Comments

    Yes and no. When I told the same MD the area of practice I was pursuing, in essence marrying two normally separate specialties into one field of practice, and that I was considering doing so as...
  5. This ^ is the exact problem with these accelerated MSN-NP pipeline programs. Quite frankly and honestly you have no idea what your responsibilities will be or if you can handle them. As a first year...
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    Microbiology and Chemistry at same time

    I took A&P2, Inorganic Chem, Micro, and Human Growth and Development, plus all the labs this semester. Got a 4.0. Its doable if you have the ability and
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    CCNE Accreditation Comments

    Hopefully its corrected before the concept of NP is dragged into the toilet permanently. Considering the CCNE, AANP and the various state BON's arent doing much at all to dissuade it or put a halt to...
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    Army Nurses - DCC/BOLC

    1. Here is your DCC AMEDD packing list: http://sill-www.army.mil/30ADA/_docs/AMEDD%20Packing%20List.pdf 2. They will take you shopping at Clothing and Sales your first week at DCC to prepare you for...
  9. Call in an anonymous complaint to the DEA/Sheriff dept about her illegal drug use. Problem
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    CCNE Accreditation Comments

    This ^ Between pre-professional NP-MSN programs with zero prior RN clinical hours required, and the online only programs with non-existent academic standards it has become a sad and dangerous joke....
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    Universal Deathcare.

    Yes actually all those involved in his care did agree. He had very little actual brain tissue left. It was mostly lymph, and dead tissue. There was no recovery. Period. And the government didn't say,...
  12. My A&P professor for the past year suggested I do the same. Im also an older student and carrying a 4.0 GPA. I looked into the pre-reqs and would need an additional five classes. 1 more inorganic...
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    Nursing programs, Tampa

    I would suggest calling graduate admissions at USF, University of Tampa, and other local schools with graduate nurse programs and ask them. That would be your best source of
  14. Emtmurse15, Sorry, but your wife is cheating on you. And her parents are helping to facilitate it. I guarantee she is leaving your child with them on nights you are working and going out. Seen this...
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    Call light misuse and abuse

    Say, "No thats not my job" and leave the room? Unless its something you are medically or morally required due to by the terms and conditions of your employment then dont do it. It doesnt matter if...
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    Need some advice!

    Unlike some of the others commenting, I have smoked in the past. I will admit I like marijuana. A nice relaxing buzz with no hangover or belligerence. And I look forward to the day when its no longer...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    Because the doctors for Rome flew to London, evaluated the child, conferred with his doctors, recognized they could do nothing for him that wasnt already being done, and went back to Rome. They didnt...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    The medical team did their jobs. "Doctors said he had sustained significant brain damage because of a progressive, degenerative condition that had left his brain mostly as water and spinal fluid."...
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    How to become a psych NP??

    Complete a post MSN certificate program. Such as this one available in Indiana: Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - University of Southern Indiana Frontier Nursing...
  20. I like the Pilot G2 1.0, its got
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    UNF BSN 2018

    I see a lot of people reporting their TEAS in percentages. Remember UNF instead adds the sectional/subject scores of the TEAS together to give a final score worth up to 400 points. With a requirement...
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    Do we have no rights?

    Simply speak to the professors and come to a mutual agreement on if you can hand in any assignments late due to the late start? I guess I'm not really sure what the specific problem is that you're...
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    Ideas to keep busy

    Expand your education or certifications? Take the time to study for and take board certification tests. Apply to further your education, BSN or grad
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    Best educational path for older student?

    I'm a dad like you. One small child at home, that I care for full time. And this semester I took a&p 2 with lab, chem with lab, micro with lab and human development. I have a 4.0. I'm not saying...
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    Mandatory co-author?

    Nope. Personally I blame you. ;-) If you had simply posted all this helpful information in the first place I wouldn't have asked all these stupid questions and looked like an idiot. Its all your...