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  1. 100% online RN-BSN programs

    Misskala replied to JZ_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm applying to University of Louisiana-Lafayette program. No clinicals, no preceptor,no group projects. All I know so far. Waiting to here from a program person to get more details once my...

  2. Completed my RN-BSN program....

    Misskala replied to Dazglue's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Congratulations!!!!!!!

  3. The nurse and patient's family yelled at me. I feel horrible.

    Misskala replied to mamacita2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with above posters, offering encouragement. I also wanted to mention it is a HIPPA violation to look up pt charts the next day if you are not caring for pt, as the above poster mentioned....

  4. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Misskala replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    FeatherzRN- I put in my application this week for Aug start date. I still don't know hiw they run the courses- I did hear that there are no clinical s to arrange, no preceptorship, and no group...

  5. Struggling to complete online RN-BSN

    Misskala replied to BSNbeauty's topic in School, College Programs

    Where are you taking classes, if you don't mind me asking? I just sent in an application to Louisiana University-Lafayette. No clue as to what to expect from this

  6. Is it really necessary to learn to read an ekg? anyone really use it?

    Misskala replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    My last med-surg job had tele patients, and the nurses watched the tele rhythms, and we were also responsible for documenting per shift a rhythm strip. Plus, if there are any changes, you should...

  7. Is it that hard to get in?

    Misskala replied to jrsRN07's topic in Emergency

    I'm interested in trauma/ED so I'll ask this also, which I think supports the OP inquiry as well. Do you think there are particular job skills that an ED is looking for? Is there an area of nursing...

  8. Fastest (<9 mo), multiple start dates, under 10-15K, online RN-BSN?

    Misskala replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They only accept students from certain states. I'm in Illinois and we are excluded

  9. Does having ONLY a MSN-RN allow one to work in a magnet facility?

    Misskala replied to nps07's topic in Nursing Career

    I think they do want BSN. I have a BA and ADN, they still only want "science of nursing." So BSN or MSN. I know one of the nurse educators at the last hospital I worked at, she was working towards a...

  10. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Misskala replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    These are good questions, if anyone has feedback on the course styles and assignment expectations. Thanks

  11. University of Wyoming RN to BSN online pros/cons

    Misskala replied to stevenfmurray's topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK thank you! Geese, I'm sorry I couldn't find that

  12. Advocate System?

    Misskala replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    OK, I found out I have to wait 6 months

  13. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Misskala replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Any feedback on this program? I'm considering this one with the start date of July (kind of rushed but I like their Disaster Planning element.) Thanks

  14. University of Wyoming RN to BSN online pros/cons

    Misskala replied to stevenfmurray's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went to the website and cannot find any info on the RN-BSN program curriculum. Can anyone provide this? Thank

  15. Does having ONLY a MSN-RN allow one to work in a magnet facility?

    Misskala replied to nps07's topic in Nursing Career

  16. Advocate System?

    Misskala replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi-reviving this thread. I just took the Personality Test and failed. Never failed one before. I called HR and a rep is going to call me back re: this. I'm hoping to re-rest. Question-what does...

  17. Online app. process and extraction from uploaded resume

    Misskala posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OK- so when you upload a resume and the online application "extracts" key information, what exactly are they looking for? Does this mean I should list out the skills I am competent in so the...

  18. Online app. process and extraction from uploaded resume

    Misskala replied to Misskala's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know any hospital that does in-person paper application. Thanks ExPharmaGirl, I didn't know it was just to populate fields. I usually type those areas in first, then copy & paste my cover...

  19. New grad RN terminated from orientation after 3 weeks on tele unit

    Misskala replied to BMB Girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, trust your instincts! I was terminated after 7 weeks from a clinic position. I had 1 yr med-surg prior to it, and I couldn't understand why this was happening. Turns out the nurse who had left...

  20. BSN only hospitals

    Misskala replied to luckystarRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nccity2001-are those BSN only or BSN preferred? foreverLauer-that distinction may not be necessarily true. My ADN program had leadership and management courses as requirements. We wrote research...

  21. interview w advocate!!

    Misskala replied to loyolagirl's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Re: profile assessment....my friend took one for a nursing home where I live, and they contacted her saying they declined to continue with the interview process. We were both completely dumbfounded....

  22. RN with ADN-Certifications to increase chances for a job

    Misskala replied to KellyLynnRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Congratulations on the new job! I think I got hired for my first nursing job on the same day as you ;> I'm ADN too, but with a previous bachelors. Is your hospital encouraging BSN, pay different...

  23. Great News! I Finally Got a Job in Med-Surg/Tele!

    Misskala replied to mnf4ever's topic in Nursing Career

    Well I got a JOB offer this week!! I interviewed Monday, and they offered me the job on Wednesday! :rckn: Med/Surg Tele. Over the weekend, I did what I said, and made my own RN portfolio. Thanks...

  24. Memorial Medical Center in Springfield-Anyone work here?

    Misskala replied to leighton's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Wow, $20/hr for starting nurses is what I can report from another Central IL hospital, but it looks like wages haven't gone up that much if this thread started in 2009? OUCH! I might also add that...

  25. Are experienced nurses having an easy time finding work?

    Misskala replied to CalidthreeN's topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone explain this: based on your experience of course, if you transfer to a new hospital with experience (x# of years), does the new hospital match your old hospital's salary or will they pay...