tokmom BSN, RN

Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff

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  1. tokmom

    Do you chart lies?

    tokmom replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    We routinely wake our surgical patients up for pain meds as well. They actually sleep better when they aren't in
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    Do you chart lies?

    tokmom replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have a copy paste feature, so it isn't possible. I wouldn't use it anyway because it is too dangerous,
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    Moving to Seattle next month, looking for a job with no experience

    tokmom replied to Willyummy's topic in Washington Nursing

    Seattle is a difficult area as a new grad because you have the U of W cranking our RN's and other schools as well. You may have a better chance at landing a position in the South Sound compared to...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And I can't wait for all of you to be done with the program. It is a pretty cool feeling to know that you succeeded and all the tears and frustration was worth it. Keep your eyes on the brass
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Yeah, her team was a CLC nightmare. Complete idiots and that's putting it
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. I really am. I'm so mad at a those
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

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

    Yay, you did
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sister, I graduated in 1989 with by ADN, so 24 years since I was in school for my ADN. You will not be one of the older ones, believe me. Most of the nurses in the program ARE much older. Many have...
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    Co-workers: The good, the bad and the ugly

    tokmom replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    We don't have any, but I work in a pretty chill environment. Can't say that for other places I have
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Owl Purdue and the APA website will be your friend. Oh and
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You mentioned that earlier and then said you seriously thinking of not going through the program. Please by sure this is what you want to do. You will be committing a lot of time, money and effort...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is a choice as well. Love life. It is always full of
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    Nursing student lacking passion?

    tokmom replied to misskate098's topic in General Students

    I respectfully disagree with you. I think there has to be some passion for the profession, or the person will experience an emptiness therefore leading to burn out. I'm very passionate about nursing...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    of course there is hope! It WILL happen. I started my paperwork etc.. in January and I started in February. I was prompt with the paperwork, but there still was a turnaround time. I wasn't going to...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What are they telling you, or are they not calling you
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    Starting to find some aspects degrading

    tokmom replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It isn't nursing, it is your place of
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm so excited for you!! Make sure you have Word and power point down and take the demo class, so you are familiar with LoudCloud. Welcome fellow
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    GCU did not pay for my transcripts to be sent. I had to pay a release fee at 3 different schools and I was responsible for getting the ball rolling, signing papers, etc.. They will acknowledge your...
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, that is half the battle as well. Having your transcripts ready to go. I had to send for mine, sign release papers etc..That took
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Derk, where are you in the
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Have you talked to
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    Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In fact, you may not keep your enrollment counselor. It's not uncommon to switch, because they move on. I had two, both of which were very attentive. Pink, you should have had an answer by now. I...
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    Do you chart lies?

    tokmom replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, 30 years in the health field and never...ever have. What is the reason for lying?? I feel for you RN dynamic. Wait until you get called to testify or sit in a deposition. Will you remember your...
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    Do you chart lies?

    tokmom replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I neither have the ability or the stupidity to do so. As I asked earlier..Have you ever sat in a deposition?? I have, and it's not fun and I wasn't even in the hot
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yikes, six is a lot of patients for med/surg. I remember when typical pt's were laminectomies, broken bones, and COPD. Pt's are so much sicker now than they were back in the 80's when I first started...