BabyCatchr ADN, ASN, RN

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New nurse not up to speed Scared they are going to fire me

BabyCatchr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

I would also add that you may want to consider asking for a different preceptor. When I was a new RN, this helped tremendously! Not all preceptors are professional or meant to teach. A hospital with a...
Can they make an RN work as a CNA?

BabyCatchr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

Of course an RN can be the CNA. We do it all the time, and we act as our own secretary as well. They are always canceling or floating our aids and secretaries to other
RN to BSN dilemma (for an older RN)

BabyCatchr replied to tbmb90's topic in General Nursing

I am 51 and have 2 bachelor's degrees and an ADN, and I will be going back again for my online RN to BSN. I currently already have over 300 college credit hours. I raised my kids alone (no family or...
Galen or Baptist?

BabyCatchr replied to Lydiam4's topic in School, College Programs

I graduated from Baptist and I work as an RN in their hospital system. The instructors are very supportive and you get much more clinical experience, because you do your clinicals in Baptist hospitals...
Nursing school IS rigorous

BabyCatchr replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

I just graduated (my previous experience was not as an RN - the profile options need to be changed so it reflects that). Always stay up with your reading and start your projects as soon as you get...
Addison's vs. Cushings, Electrolytes, Oh my

BabyCatchr replied to BubbysMa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

But please note a correction to information mis-stated above: Addison's causes high potassium (hyperkalemia), not low - the opposite of the salt
UT Arlington Partnership Online RN-BSN

BabyCatchr replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Texas Nursing

Is anybody going through this program? I am considering UT Arlington for my RN to BSN, as the cost is $9,000 vs my RN school's $25,000, and it is all
What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

BabyCatchr replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I recently had an experience when I answered a call bell (not my pt) and a patient's daughter asked me to make her mother's bed because she was too tired and I am getting paid to do it, not her. No,...
My first code-feedback appreciated!

BabyCatchr replied to sunnybabe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

WAY TO GO for your fast action!!! My dear friend died in his 20's of a pulmonary embolism in the hospital when he was about to be discharged after a motorcycle accident. He and his wife had just had...
Pre-Nursing school immunization catastrophe!

BabyCatchr replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

Yes, allow plenty of time - at least 6 months - before admission to get your vaccinations. The Hep-B series takes at least 4 months. I had to do my TB test 3 times: once before I anticipated...
What would you do if your family member were doing drugs?

BabyCatchr posted a topic in General Nursing

What would you do if someone in your household, ie husband or other family member, were doing drugs? ie, smoking pot, meth, hallucinogenics... Or what if it were a boyfriend, fiance, or sibling whose...
Taking Anatomy and Physiology 1 in the summer?

BabyCatchr replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I took A&P I and II in 8 week sessions along with an easier class. It was a good amount of work and lots of memorization and going to lab extra to review the models. I have children and a home to...
What would you do if your family member were doing drugs?

BabyCatchr replied to BabyCatchr's topic in General Nursing

Pot only receive a ticket now, but that still crosses my limits, especially if it comes into my home! Other behaviors, such as the acquisition of materials to manufacture other types of drugs, even if...
UT-Arlington BSN program

BabyCatchr replied to Esco0101's topic in University of Texas Arlington

How many hours a week and/or hours per day do you spend on your coursework and studying? Is this program doable in a 8-5 day or do you spend your weekends studying and doing papers? I am working on...
UT Arlington Partnership Online RN-BSN

BabyCatchr replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Texas Nursing

You do have 2 12-hour clinicals per week if you are not already an RN. It is a very intense program but nice because you don't drive to school unless you need clinicals. There are prereqs and you must...
University of Texas at Arlington AP Online BSN Program

BabyCatchr replied to Guest 11/08/18's topic in Texas Nursing

I checked into this program and they gave me a call. They partner with teaching hospitals in your area, but the areas are limited. The drawback is that your clinical instructors are not necessarily...
BSN vs. RN Salary

BabyCatchr replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

Keep in mind that a 2 year RN is really a 3+ year degree considering the prereqs. Although I do firmly believe an RN should have the same college requirements as a bachelor's degree, which would mean...
St. Phillips LVN Program - San Antonio, Texas

BabyCatchr replied to Mr & Mrs VNS's topic in Texas Nursing

Just go down there. It is very easy to find. Take I35 to Walters and go South on Walters. You will see St. Phillip's on the right about 4-5 miles (??) down. Once you park and go up the main...
nursing school at UTHSC in San Antonio

BabyCatchr replied to Thurman's topic in Texas Nursing

I just had an appointment with my advisor there. He told me 3.6 GPA is required and that is 75% of the criteria for admission. I am just wondering if I am up to the task with 2 children, no husband,...
St. Phillips LVN Program - San Antonio, Texas

BabyCatchr replied to Mr & Mrs VNS's topic in Texas Nursing

Excelsior is a fully accredited nursing program that is almost completely online. They work through other universities - a co-educational college - to provide distance learning for many different...
Have you ever cheated?

BabyCatchr replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

NO THE HELL WAY would I cheat! And risk getting kicked out of school? Crazy! Have I thought about it? Sure, I've wished I could peek at my notes or ask a friends, but I would not take the chance....
If you had a choice between 2 year community, or a university....

BabyCatchr replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I'd go straight for the BSN. You never know when you might need it and $9000 extra in loans is not really that much in the grand scheme of things. It may pay off in the end if you are able to...
St. Phillips College - San Antonio

BabyCatchr replied to Mr & Mrs VNS's topic in Texas Nursing

Many universities are no longer giving credit for having an LVN. You would need to go on for your RN through an accredited school. The benefit of getting an LVN is you can get started working and...
St. Phillips LVN Program - San Antonio, Texas

BabyCatchr replied to Mr & Mrs VNS's topic in Texas Nursing

i am in the pre-nursing program at st. phillip's. i have a bachelor's degree from utsa and have attended 5 universities, and i can honestly say st. phillip's is the best school i have been to so far....
Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

BabyCatchr replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

I think he meant "bilateral inguinal

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