tokmom BSN, RN

Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff

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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What is the
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    Patient NOT a nurse with a ???

    tokmom replied to JWFeeII's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some patients will strain to the point of passing out and falling off the toilet (google Valsalva). Some people will stand up and pass out. Others will trip and fall. As noted above, the nurse ALWAYS...
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    How old is too old to safely practice?

    tokmom replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd take you in a heartbeat as my provider. You most likely have some years behind you as an experienced nurse on top of the 10 years as an ARNP. I actually worked with a young nurse, who worked the...
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    Who loves med-surg?

    tokmom replied to MountainBikeChick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I do. I never intended to stay in med/surg, but I always found my way back. I've worked same day, mother baby, GI, and did brief stints in ED and PCU. Even though I liked those departments, I became...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Grand Canyon University is GCU. I do believe it's worth signing up for ANA to get a discount, but that is just me. The school is alive and well. I get alumni stuff on occasion. I read the campus...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Hey old dog, I can't help with the extra classes. I only had the core to contend with. Flames is the expert on that one. I do agree to contact someone higher than your advisor to get help. I never had...
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    Moving to Seattle/surrounding area

    tokmom replied to CaneRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    University of WA is excellent for anything nursing related. They also have satellite campuses. Welcome to
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    BLS classes?

    tokmom replied to tropicalyeti's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yep, cascade or lifetek are
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck to you! :) I hope your FB works. I think having support is crucial, especially when you want to quit,
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    There seems to be a steep learning curve for some through the 3rd class. After that, a person seems to find their sweet spot and be ok. As for all that reading? I didn't read every last word. Skim...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Flames said it beautifully! Pick a topic you like and your articles before the class starts. I didn't take the class until April (?) and I had my topic and articles in December. I printed them out and...
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    hospitals in Tacoma area

    tokmom replied to Toadd35's topic in Washington Nursing

    I work with Franciscan-CHI, in one of the 8 hospitals. The south sound is pretty much dominated by either Multicare or Franciscan. You have a choice of St. Joseph in Tacoma, St. Claire in Lakewood, St...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    I too wrote what was interesting to me. At first I was going to do HF in the community setting, but when I took spirituality, I wrote a paper about my burn out and compassion fatigue. Ironically, that...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    tokmom replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Someone mentioned unionized hospitals having the same contract language. That is not necessarily true. You can always check your union website and look at other contracts. You most likely will find...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    tokmom replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Before you blame the union, remember that management is the one that also drives the contract as well as your FELLOW NURSES. Yep, that is right. If you don't like what your contract says, then get on...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I didn't even pay close to that with tuition reimbursement, and grants. I echo what Flames said. This program worked for me. I wanted an online Christian school with an actual ground campus. My...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You come to an agreement of where that city is. I befriended someone here and we went through GCU together. She is from the Windy City, I'm from the west coast, and the 2 others in our CLC happened to...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You'll get there soon! I wouldn't want to deal with a move and school
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    Underperforming Employees

    tokmom replied to elizabeast7's topic in General Nursing

    There is power in numbers. If everyone goes to the HN and you get no results, go to HR. Starting completing incident reports for her behavior. They will have to pay attention if you start a legal...
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    BSN premium on the table.

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Those issues have been addressed for the entire nursing staff. The BSN was the ONLY thing that was
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    What to do after an ADN. Completing BSN. Need your advice

    tokmom replied to artha's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You can't work as a CNA if you have an RN degree. Not in my state
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, that is correct. I had a power point, executive summary, pre and post survey, and a bulletin. I had the most fun with the power point, lol.. It turned out very well, IMO!
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    Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    tokmom replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A company logo badge reel. The same ones all new employees
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    What are your views on male nurses

    tokmom replied to jared.butler90's topic in Men in Nursing

    I married one, so I'd say I'm pretty ok with
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The problem with stats is the class starts off mid book, instead of the beginning. The book isn't a lot of help, IMO. What helped me was the book Statistics for dummies, as well as Googling YouTube...