203bravo

203bravo MSN, APRN

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  1. Torn between jobs

    203bravo replied to Vmurill1's topic in General Nursing

    ok that makes sense... thanks for the clarification. If it were me, this is the position that I would take but then again I need insurance and like to have paid time off : ) Best of

  2. Torn between jobs

    203bravo replied to Vmurill1's topic in General Nursing

    Let's be honest... the biggest benefit that most people need immediately would be the insurance... Are you covered and can afford to not be offered the insurance? As far as the urgent care offer -...

  3. Study tips needed

    203bravo replied to jp52's topic in General Students

    Understanding is the key --- read the material prior to class (including power point slides if you have access to them)... this will give you a basic understanding that will allow you to participate...

  4. How do you deal with dizziness and syncope?

    203bravo replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Lord I hope so... couldn't imagine licking a boullion cube until it was

  5. Is there a "Nurse Shortage" Lie?

    203bravo replied to New_Man_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Same

  6. Recent BSN graduate looking for jobs in OAHU, Hawaii! PLZ HELP!

    203bravo replied to Britt92's topic in General Nursing

    I have always found that it is easier to find a job when you already have a job :) If I were in your position, I would consider taking a LTC, NH, or Rehab job and continue looking for an Acute Care...

  7. Help me out here....

    203bravo replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in General Nursing

    ughhhh... thanks for the correction... between my work schedule and full time school I was thinking of the system backwards for some reason.... lesson learned don't try to respond to posts when you...

  8. HOW TO REAPPLY FOR TEXAS NCLEX-RN (I failed the exam on my first attemp)

    203bravo replied to mercyandsalvation's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you need to submit a new application and fee to the BON (don't have to repeat the proof of graduation, finger prints, or texas law exam) and pay the testing fee to person vue. This is outlined at the...

  9. Help me out here....

    203bravo replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in General Nursing

    a chest tube for a pneumothorax is to mainly allow air to escape and thus the lung to re-inflate... any fluid collected is not likely to be directly from the lungs and since it passes through the...

  10. AA now vs RN now

    203bravo replied to Verydetermined19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't forget to consider your financial aid situation while making your decision.... generally you don't receive financial aid, with the exception of loans, for a 2nd degree at the same level.... It...

  11. Med math question

    203bravo replied to Redhead01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think about setting this problem up in a simpler version: If you have on hand your awesome sauce in a dose of 5000 mg/1 mL and you want to dilute it so that it's 2500 mg/1 mL how much normal saline...

  12. practical experience in direct entry psych NP program

    203bravo replied to redbullz9's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Generally you will learn a skill in the lab, have the opportunity to practice it, be tested on safety and minimal competence then you will be able to preform it during hospital rotations under...

  13. Please help! I'm overwhelmed

    203bravo replied to aj0972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have not maxed out on the amount you are allowed to borrow for an undergraduate degree, you can sill easily qualify for additional unsubsidized student loans and the interest rate on undergrad...

  14. LPN to Paramedic

    203bravo replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah could be a facility policy. Those needles are

  15. Please help! I'm overwhelmed

    203bravo replied to aj0972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes they would.... part of a direct entry MSN program is to provide the nursing education necessary to pass the NCLEX... I actually made my point to emphasize that it would not be prudent to enter a...

  16. LPN to Paramedic

    203bravo replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    OH that sucks... my state does allow for RN IO insertion given proper training and skill competence. As a paramedic and ED RN they know that I have the training and I have started many in the...

  17. Please help! I'm overwhelmed

    203bravo replied to aj0972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You failed to mention in your post which area of Advance Practice you would like to pursue. Family Practice? Pediatrics primary care? Pediatrics acute care? Adult/Geri primary care? Adult/Geri acute...

  18. Online Accelerated BSN - options

    203bravo replied to futura4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    eLine is the pre-licensure nursing track for the individual who wishes to earn their BSN degree while preparing to become a Registered Nurse (RN) but have not completed an associate or diploma program...

  19. How long does it take to complete a BSN?

    203bravo replied to 0052273's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep this is an excellent piece of advice.. the program that I attended was 5 semesters of nursing core, thus if everything goes perfectly and you are accepted at the end of your sophomore year the...

  20. Michigan hospital sued after honoring woman's request for "white nurse only"

    203bravo replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    This case was also in Michigan in 2013 and the hospital settled with the nurses (there were 4 in the suit) for "nearly" $200,000 -- the interesting thing here is that the attorney for this case was...

  21. Hesi

    203bravo replied to Anaica789's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you missed the point of Sour Lemon's post.... it's going to depend on the program and the other candidates that are applying at the same time as you.... You may be competitive for some...

  22. Nursing clinical supplies

    203bravo replied to herewego23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you finding that your difficulty in finding these items is due to the price? If so what price range are you considering reasonable? There are many online uniform and equipment supply websites but...

  23. Health Sciences Degree

    203bravo replied to MSmith24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't really understand what you are asking.... Is it that you are considering starting again at a new college with 0 credits and applying to nursing programs without disclosing the transcripts from...

  24. Need help with drip calculation *Please*

    203bravo replied to Dreagrl3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm feeling generous this evening so I'll offer some guidance. 1st - if your BIS is 35 and you need to keep it in the 40-60 range then you would need to decrease the rate of the infusion of Propofol....

  25. Just how busy is an online NP master program?

    203bravo replied to nurselambda's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I 2nd everything said