tokmom BSN, RN

Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff

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    What is your attendance policy?

    tokmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    We don't seem to have a very strict policy. There are people that call in almost weekly. I remember a previous facility where I worked. You could call in sick once every three months. After three days...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is there any updated information? I have been in heavy contact with them and am looking at taking their RN-BSN program. I work with a GCU grad and she has nothing but positive things to say, but I...
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    The Nurses BreakRoom: Going, going ... been gone?

    tokmom replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    We get a quick 30 minute break. Nobody takes the little 15 min breaks. In a 12 hour are required to take two 30 min break and 3 tens. We only get one 30 min break and it is constantly interrupted. As...
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    Thinking of switching from pcu to med/surg

    tokmom replied to Mami.RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Depends on the ratio on med/surg versus pcu. Could you switch to med/ surg and transfer back to pcu when a day shift opens
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    tokmom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm in Washington state. I found out by looking at my BON website for something else and happened to stumble upon the link about approved online schools. I decided to see if mine was accepted,...
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    Does anyone us glucomander ?

    tokmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    We launched glucomander last week. So far, I'm not a fan. Does it get
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    tokmom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Former GCU grad here and I have a question after reading this thread. Does GCU now require mentors, or hospital affiliations? Do you have to do hours with a preceptor? I ask this, because my state no...
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    Does anyone us glucomander ?

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    it isn't overly friendly. The docs still need to manage the overall dose of insulin. It has asked us to give double digit of aspart with a BG of
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    Does anyone us glucomander ?

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    it is a glucose program for anyone who is diabetic. It is supposed to be better than sliding scale. It attaches to our EPIC program. A nurse takes the accucheck the same time they deliver the meal...
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    GCU, Capstone

    tokmom posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Can anyone tell me what to expect with this class? It's my next one and I'm really nervous about writing a paper that is so long. Do we need to have statistical references such a bar graphs, and such?...
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    being called off..

    tokmom replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    I was told by the boss that I could use my PTO, because that's what it is for. I reminded her that PTO is actually for vacation. NOT to pay
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    being called off..

    tokmom replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask why hiring newbies is union busting? Curious on your
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    being called off..

    tokmom replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    How did you win that in your contract? We have call offs and can't do squat about
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    New Grad Nurse! Help!!

    tokmom replied to NWeems's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Every department is its own specialty. That wasn't aimed at you, OP, but that comment drives me nuts. If you can stick it out for 6 months just to get the background. Even psych pts get sick...
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    Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    tokmom replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why wasn't management physically in the
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wonder if we had the same person. I struggled with that
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    tokmom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    No problem for me, because I'm grandfathered in. However, future GCU grads in WA will have to be IN the program now to be grandfathered in. Any future BSN wanna be's will not be recognized. Why?...
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    Med/Surg ANCC Cert.

    tokmom replied to NurseBrittneyS's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I haven't seen less than 2 years
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    Break Relief RN

    tokmom replied to nwnikki's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'd give my eye teeth for a break relief
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Usually you are not docked too much. I don't think I was ever
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I do still recommend the school. However, check with your states BON to make sure THEY accept it. I thought the program rigorous without being crazy. I did learn a lot and I had profs challenge my...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was actually done in week 4 because I had prepped myself for this class and started early. And.. like you Flames, I liked my topic. I could have skipped out of week 5, minus the DQ, but stuck...
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    The Enemy... The Nurse Manager

    tokmom replied to I.Am.A.Nurse.'s topic in Nurse Management

    I think I would like you as a manager, because you came from the trenches. I wish my manager would come in at night shift to see how things are. I wish my manager gave us praise, instead of saying...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know! Totally irked me.
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Some states are not recognizing BSN's from certain schools. MY state will no longer accept a RN-BSN from GCU because there is no practicum. Those in the program will need a waiver. Flames keeps...