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  1. LVN's and/or RN's who were once LVN's. HELP!

    TwilightRNurse replied to Sophiamez's topic in LPN to RN

    If there was any way possible I would get my RN straight away and bypass the LVN. I was an LVN and I found it hard to find a decent job. Nothing I took as an LVN transferred to my RN program. I feel...

  2. Has anyone obtained their RN while working full-time?

    TwilightRNurse replied to mr.hustle's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full-time while getting my RN but I was doing private duty as an LPN which gave me time to study at

  3. shortest np program??

    TwilightRNurse replied to firstyearRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Vanderbilt has a 12 month program for current BSN's. It's mostly online, requires attendance for 4 days in a row each month and the last 3 months are full time. It is $1,500 a semester

  4. online lvn transition program? besides excesior

    TwilightRNurse replied to avidhunter3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you're looking for cheaper you won't find cheaper or more convenient than EC. You don't have to purchase study guides from publishers. EC has study guides on their website, tells you what text to...

  5. Someone calling themself Nurse when not.Help please?

    TwilightRNurse replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in General Nursing

    It is apparently a problem that is world-wide. We're never going to be able to do anything about it as long as the governments do not enforce their own laws regarding who can or cannot legally use the...

  6. What Next for an "old" nurse

    TwilightRNurse replied to lulu220's topic in General Nursing

    Private Duty or Intermittant Home Health (visits). I think they'd snap you

  7. Help! Got my tetanus shot and cant move my arm :(

    TwilightRNurse replied to Courtcatt's topic in General Students

    Motrin 800mg every 8 hours and warm moist heat. It's not unusual to have that much pain from a tetnus shot. I had the same

  8. It Frustrates Me

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

    Molesters of children and adults alike know no level of education. Priests, teachers, doctors, lawyers.....as well as those who do not have any formal education such as construction workers, sales...

  9. A patient flat out lied about me

    TwilightRNurse replied to TwilightRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Management has backed me all the way. They still have to fill out an SOE because it was a formal complaint. Management said "we'll just file it away and be done with it". Still it hurts for someone to...

  10. "I don't need that medication... I've been healed"

    TwilightRNurse replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    I would chart it and be done with it. She's happy in her world, I'd leave it

  11. Hypothetical, yet sticky situation for a new grad

    TwilightRNurse replied to defyinggravity2009's topic in General Nursing

    What a sad situation. I would have had to decline. My license is too precious to me I wouldn't risk it no matter

  12. RN-BSN What kind of classes at WGU or Chamberlain?

    TwilightRNurse posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am trying to narrow down my choice for getting my RN-BSN. I have narrowed it down to Western Governors University and Chamberlain College of Nursing. Have any of you gone to either of these two...

  13. No one thinks I can do it!

    TwilightRNurse replied to MKO90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My parents were very enthusiastic. My then boyfriend, now husband said "no you can't do it" well he ate his words and he will be the first to tell you how proud he is of me. I grauated with a 3.9 and...

  14. What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    TwilightRNurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    We had a nurse who's Grandmother died about once a year and she needed off to attend the out of town funeral. She was working different floors. One year it caught up to her and she was terminated. I...

  15. In response to cost cutting.

    TwilightRNurse replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Like all hospitals mine is all attempting to cut costs by cutting staffing. I can't say too much because I don't want to be recongnized but they are doing some things that I seriously think will come...

  16. Just how much can a CT tech do?

    TwilightRNurse posted a topic in Radiology

    I'm just curious. I was told the CT techs were going to start doing the IV hydrations for the patients who's GFR's are below 60. I know they can start IV's but can they mix sodium bi carb in IV...

  17. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    TwilightRNurse replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Instead of working as a CNT I suggest you get a job working in a store or restaurant. We nurses have to clean booties just like the CNT's. I understand if it's not your thing but then maybe you don't...

  18. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    TwilightRNurse replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Having been through the CPNE I don't wish to have to complete a couple more such anxiety provoking exams. I know one is a video tape of doing a complete head to toe exam and another is a video of...

  19. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    TwilightRNurse replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We have a large blue RN patch we have to wear. No problem knowing who is who. The LPN's, CNT's, etc likewise have their own patches. I think it's terrific. I have worn all white in the past and while...

  20. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    TwilightRNurse replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Some days I wear plain colors, other days patterns and some days I do wear scrubs with prints and I work with adult patients. I get far more compliments on my scrubs with cute prints on them....

  21. Nurses living in their home with patients. . .

    TwilightRNurse replied to rl589092's topic in General Nursing

    I know there are 2 such similar homes in the city where I live. The patients seem to be happy there. They do have a licensed person there 24/7. How they do it in terms of financing or getting any help...

  22. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    TwilightRNurse replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think the EC program is excellent for ASN but BSN forget

  23. More education after 50

    TwilightRNurse replied to tigermom's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think those who are trying to discourage you are just jealous that you're able to fulfill your dream of becoming a MSN and they are stuck wherever they are for whatever reason. You Go

  24. How well do you get along with your coworkers?

    TwilightRNurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The title of your post is misleading. I enjoy working with all of my co-workers. I have one or two that urk me every once in a while but I figure I probably urk them once in a while too so I just go...

  25. Can a doctor ask a nurse to write the order when she is standing right there??

    TwilightRNurse replied to Parul's topic in General Nursing

    That doesn't bother me because then they have to go to medical records and sign all the verbal orders as well as the telephone