tokmom BSN, RN

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    PLEASE, someone tell me what makes a "good report" for M/S nurses?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have a template nurses have to use at bedside that they give in a specific order. It's name, diagnosis, age, pertinent history, day of stay, drains, mobility, pain, diet, etc. It ends with barrier...
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    Time to vent - my apologies in advance.

    tokmom replied to Levitas's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You did an amazing job and yes, I would have written up the debacle too. Not for retribution, but for tracking a possible flaw in the system. Your ED resembles mine. The ED nurses believe they are...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Start thinking ahead like prism says. It will save you grief I'm the long
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Something of
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Amen!
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What is the stumbling
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you! It makes me happy to see it.
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, use online bible. Imo it's easier. I liked the class. It covers compassion fatigue, burn out, healing hospitals, the book of Job and comparisons to
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They have either cut down or you have the worst luck! Have you told them you only need a couple hundred more? Keep us posted on the doubling
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is a paper heavy class. People cran struggle in this class, sooo don't take it likely. Even though I had a challenging professor I learned
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    Deciding between Capella and Grand Canyon U

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

    And no. I did one at a time, but went back to back. Some people take a week or two between
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    Deciding between Capella and Grand Canyon U

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

    Not sure if it's the same with MSN, but GCU doesn't allow doubling until after the fourth class. Some will double once but don't it make a habit because it's crazy
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know that feeling. I ignored a lot of my house and yard. We have 3 1/2 acres and a 1/4 acre flowers. I'm still catching up on house and yard. Sigh.. It's worth it in the end though, so keep plugging...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Really? We had to post only three days, but we did have too cite in our
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Another Steel Magnolia PPT (Prism, I can just see Sally Field in that particular scene! ). I chose it because I like Julia Roberts, lol. Do you guys have to post them to the public forum? We had to...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Makes me wonder what HER grade
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah, no kidding. DUH!! I hope they are able to pull it out of there butt at the last minute and it's quality. Dorks. People like that cause
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    Deciding between Capella and Grand Canyon U

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

    Yes, it was busy but manageable. We spend roughly 15-20 hours on homework per week. Others are quick at paper writing and probably spend a bit less. I have many children, work full time (over 40 hours...
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    Deciding between Capella and Grand Canyon U

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

    Hello, I can't speak to Capella, but there is a GCU/BSN thread that has a few MSN students pop in every now and then. We are all very happy with GCU and the education that GCU offers. :) GO
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    I wonder if it has to do with our profession and people feel they can be honest about things usually not talked about? I think the most eye opening interview came in spirituality when I interviewed my...
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    Why I Am Grateful To Be Working On Thanksgiving Day

    tokmom replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for taking a positive spin on working holidays! I needed to hear
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Click on the persons name and you can message. Sending one
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    My bff did answer those questions. I told her it was optional, but I think being friends for thirty years, she figured talking was
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    You didn't want to know if they were MWF
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Hi Sandra! I'm impressed you have read both threads! That must have taken some