rnfostermom BSN, RN

rnfostermom has 14 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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1. Question about accreditations when choosing graduate school programs

   rnfostermom posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm about ready to pull my hair out! I have been searching for a MSN program for over a year now and would like to start next year. I am interested in either a general MSN, clinical nurse leader or...

2. Failed Nclex RN First Attempt 75 questions

   rnfostermom replied to arianiy12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I worked full time during nursing school as well. I was an A student but I was terrified of failing the NCLEX. I arranged to take a month off from work to prepare for my exam. I went to the Kaplan...

3. Should I "waste" my time getting an ADN?

   rnfostermom replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

   I think there are several factors to consider. First, I agree with other commenters who seem offended by the characterization that an ADN program is a waste of time. Probably half of the RNs working...

4. Seeking Peds Critical Care Grad School Program Options

   rnfostermom posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

   I will complete my RN-BSN program this summer at a local university. I am looking for options for grad school. I live in Minneapolis, MN. I've been an RN for 10 years. I have worked in Peds/PICU...

5. PCCN Exam -study

   rnfostermom replied to SRDAVIS's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   I'm also planning to take by the end of 2015. I will complete my RN to BSN this summer and plan to start studying for CPN and Peds CCRN immediately

6. What did your manager do for you?

   rnfostermom replied to KerriMcDaniel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Well, I can tell you what I hate about my current manager and what I liked about my favorite one. What I (and most of the other nurses on our unit) hate about our manager is that she doesn't "have...

7. Seizures at extubation in TBI patients

   rnfostermom posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   I work in a PICU but that board doesn't seem terribly busy. Thought I'd also post my question here to see if anybody has any ideas. Thanks. ==================================== I have observed that...

8. Question about seizures at extubation in TBI patients

   rnfostermom posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

   I have observed that a number of our TBI patients have begun seizing upon extubation. The patients had moderate to severe TBIs but not had prior observed seizure activity. They had tolerated the...

9. Dealing with calls from work

   rnfostermom replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

   When I was a new nurse all kinds of things were "pulled" on me. I remember getting calls to come in on my days off all the time. I remember once the Charge nurse saying "K_____, we REALLY need you."...

10. Looking for RN to BSN Program w/certain criteria

    rnfostermom replied to rnfostermom's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your reply. I will keep looking. I have taken intermediate algebra, just not college algebra. I am nearly done with my statistics course and am getting an A so far. My statistics tutor,...

11. Looking for RN to BSN Program w/certain criteria

    rnfostermom replied to rnfostermom's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the comments so far. I'm interested in any names of programs responders can provide. I am currently taking statistics, so that is not a problem. I just don't want to take college...

12. Looking for RN to BSN Program w/certain criteria

    rnfostermom replied to rnfostermom's topic in General Students

    I actually would like to have a clinical. This is because I would like to get PHN certification as well, and my state BON requires a clinical to grant this. So my wish list DOES have a clinical. I...

13. Looking for RN to BSN Program w/certain criteria

    rnfostermom posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I am looking for an RN to BSN program that meets the following criteria: 1. Completely on line 2. ***Does NOT require College Algebra 3. Does have a clinical 4. Cheap. These are ranked in...

14. Malpractice insurance

    rnfostermom replied to sugarsweet21612's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have had NSO since getting my RN 9 years ago. It's about $100/year for my

15. Nurse in her 40's trying to work in Critical Care

    rnfostermom replied to telenurse2009's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I should think your years of actual nursing experience would help you in getting an ICU job. I've worked in ICUs for several years now, and no way (in my opinion) would a brand new grad RN be as...