RNBearColumbus

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  1. Which one should I choose?

    RNBearColumbus replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go with the ER position. I think it will give you a wide variety of experience, and you'll see a lot of different types of

  2. Excelsior Students- how did you pay for it?

    RNBearColumbus replied to 84ashley's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Paying cash here too. Hooray for no loans to pay back! As far as getting loans to pay for an Excelsior ADN, they would probably have to be private loans, since federal student loans can not be used...

  3. I am soooo scared even though I know I shouldnt be

    RNBearColumbus replied to shannag03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please don't let the math thing keep you from doing what you want to do. The math you will need to use as a nurse is no where near as complex as algebra. Simple addition, subtraction multiplication...

  4. It Frustrates Me

    RNBearColumbus replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Men in Nursing

    This post deleted, because I was probably talking to a wall

  5. depressed about new ltc job

    RNBearColumbus replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. OK.. take a deep breath. What you are going through is normal for a new nurse in LTC. And some of the other posters are correct. It WILL get better. You WILL develop a routine, and you will be...

  6. Getting started with Excelsior College

    RNBearColumbus replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    I can find no information on the Ohio BON website that would indicate that this is true. I would find it highly unlikely that the OBON would stop ACCepting on line degree sources or stop allowing...

  7. new Excelsior student

    RNBearColumbus replied to haloriver's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Absolutely! The practice tests are invaluable! Buy them, use them, love

  8. Unsafe work environment

    RNBearColumbus replied to SweettartRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please take a moment and re-read your original post. The situation you described sounds like anything BUT fun. Is it that you hate to leave, or that you are scared of having to start at a new place?...

  9. To All Female Nurses ????

    RNBearColumbus replied to xGuYx's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and you're not really speaking good on

  10. New Grad LPN pay (Columbus/Central Ohio area)

    RNBearColumbus replied to Lynaa4life's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Through the grapevine, I've heard that LPNs in our area can expect to be offered anywhere from 16.00 / Hr to 19.00 / Hr to start. (Your milage may vary). Never hurts to ask about shift diff, and a few...

  11. Nurses' Spiritual Lives

    RNBearColumbus replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in General Nursing

    As a buddhist, I do not believe in a creator god with whom one can have a personal relationship. I have seen nothing in my career that would convince me otherwise. Buddhism teaches that life is...

  12. Having second thoughts..

    RNBearColumbus replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, not all LTC / AL facilities are like the one you described. Many have lower patient to nurse ratios, and more support staff. (The laws and rules governing AL and LTC are different in most states,...

  13. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    RNBearColumbus replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Day Shift, 7a-7p, 28 residents, 2

  14. pay

    RNBearColumbus replied to dh12's topic in Men in Nursing

    here's another way of looking at it: If the ditch digger makes a mistake, there's a crooked ditch. If a plumber makes a mistake, there's a wet floor. If the office receptionist makes a mistake, a...

  15. Long work history in another field and can't get hired as a nurse

    RNBearColumbus replied to NickiLPN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Folks, it's not that no one is hiring LPNs,(Who are not going the way of the dodo bird, at least as far as the long term care setting is concerned.) or that no one is hiring new grads. The problem is...

  16. First LPN job as a charge nurse

    RNBearColumbus replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will be fine. The title "charge nurse" at most long term care facilities simply means that you will be the nurse responsible for a particular unit or wing. The facility will ( hopefully) provide...

  17. excelsior grads: how excelsior clinicals work?

    RNBearColumbus replied to belle05's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The Excelsior program does not have traditional clinical classes. There is a final test of your clinical competency at the end of the program called the CPNE. Please take a a look at the distance...

  18. Columbus LPN

    RNBearColumbus replied to Shijo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Here in Columbus, your best bet is looking for positions in LTC or HH. The jobs are out there, especially if you have experience (10 Months is still more experience than a new grad.) Good luck!...

  19. delegations to LPN from an RN

    RNBearColumbus replied to scholarshipboy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is partially incorrect. While it IS true that LPNs in Ohio practice under the supervision of RNs OR CNPs, OR MDs, it is NOT TRUE that LPNs practice under the RNs license. As LICENSED practical...

  20. Traits of successful nurses

    RNBearColumbus replied to jcmoore07's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'd also add: - The ability to think critically - The ability to be flexible - The ability to prioritize and manage ones time effectively - The willingness to lead by example. ( Nothing gets you the...

  21. LPN to RN online

    RNBearColumbus replied to emtprincess05's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Please keep in mind that the Excelsior program is not online. (In fact, I can't think of any LPN to RN bridge programs that are taught totally online) With Excelsior, you will study on your time at...

  22. Medication by STNA???

    RNBearColumbus replied to mrsbiggy's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes. Very. Depending on the med, I'd think the BON should be

  23. My First Med Error

    RNBearColumbus replied to Lorrie34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please take a deep breath. Now.. Let me tell you a story about another new nurse. Once upon a time, there was a brand new LPN who was trying to learn a new unit, pass meds, and learn the names of...

  24. LTC interview update

    RNBearColumbus replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck! LTC nursing can be very rewarding and challenging. It's not the cake walk that some people make it out to

  25. Do Cincinnati hospitals acknowledge distance (Excelsior) RN degrees?

    RNBearColumbus replied to ReneeLMT's topic in Ohio Nursing

    First, please know that Excelsior is not an ONLINE program. You will study material on your own, and take tests at an approved testing center. You must be very disciplined and committed to complete...