NUNurse007 BSN

NUNurse007 has 8 + years experience as a BSN and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Pre-Employment Nicotine Testing

   NUNurse007 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Michigan Nursing

   As a follow-up to this post ... I passed my test after stopping with smoking and all nicotine products 3days (apx 72 hrs maybe a little less) before the test .. I drank tons of water .. Took high...

2. Nicotine testing question

   NUNurse007 replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

   I respect that ... I can't teach or advise on smoking if I smell like smoke ...but what if I don't EVER smoke at work ..or before smoke or at breaks .. I only smoke when Im at home and on my own time...

3. Pre-Employment Nicotine Testing

   NUNurse007 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

   I recently was offered a ER position at a well known hospital chain in Michigan. I was so excited to hear I got the job, as it was one of those major life goals I had set for myself ... and it seem...

4. RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

   NUNurse007 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Wow this sounds completely different than what we did at Centennial/Ryerson! We didn't take any A&P and Patho! ... We did more Nursing courses (i.e., physical assessment, Maternity & Family)...

5. Impersonating a nurse

   NUNurse007 replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   RN1980 is so right, hope you do the right thing and Call BON .. if someone else does and you get caught up in that group .. you're toast!! And you have too much to

6. ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

   NUNurse007 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   I just wanted to say, Im an RPN .. completed 1 more yr of this bridge program ... qualified to take my NCLEX RN exam (had my education evaluated), and I PASSED!!!! ... This little Ol' RPN Passed!! 1st...

7. ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

   NUNurse007 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Im in RPN, I start IV, IV meds, Access PICCs, Meds via PICC, Ports, ... Chest tubes, EVERYTHING!!! AS long as the patient is "stable" there is no difference in the "skills" we practice under the same...

8. NCLEX-RN in Canada

   NUNurse007 replied to GCar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just wrote the NCLEX April 1/15, I live and work in Canada as an RPN at the moment, but applied for RN Licensure in Texas after completing the first part of the Bridging program here in Canada...

9. BSN Only? Give me a break!!

   NUNurse007 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I live in Ontario Canada, and in 2005 they required that all RN education must be a BScN, They changed it from a 3 year Diploma program to BScN. BUT, they allowed all RN's prior to this to continue to...

10. ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    NUNurse007 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thats what I too Fiona59, i worked as an RPN for awhile, and of course it does help when you have experience and Are already a nurse ... Its not at all like when you go to school the first time...

11. Applying for nursing and im so worried!!

    NUNurse007 replied to sue.'s topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Why wouldn't you do the collaborative as a 1st option? Better shot of getting in, you save thousands in tuition by spending first two years in college, your classes are smaller and makes learning so...

12. RPN to RN upgrade but with a gpa of 2.7 (Just need some advice)

    NUNurse007 replied to kingstongirl17's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Your only real shot is going to be Athabasca, I believe their GPA requirement is a bit lower (just not sure how low) I can tell you from experience with the program and having gone through it, a 2.7...

13. Dealing with "haters"...

    NUNurse007 replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    Dearest mmcc26, I read this an had to giggle ..sounds like I've been at a few of those BBQ's before First, keep moving forward in your educational journey, because the rewards will SUPERSEDE the...

14. RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

    NUNurse007 posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I wanted to share my experience on attending Centennial/Ryerson on a part-time basis. I had to take the "RPN to BScN Hybrid program" because it is delivered in my area at a RAC (regional access...

15. RPN to BSCN

    NUNurse007 replied to sallyk's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi vintageadrea, I wanted to comment on this because Im currently in this program, except I attended it through Centennial/Ryerson on a part-time basis. I had to take the "RPN to BScN Hybrid program"...