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  1. Active military transitioning to Nursing?

    RLeeRN replied to navytech09's topic in Nursing Career

    I found my transition from USMC Infantry to Registered Nursing a rather easy one. Many military schools we attend have very strict standards with minimal room for failure, which will help you in your...

  2. teen pregnancy

    RLeeRN replied to RNmilwife's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It seems OB/GYN office would be you best option for RN work in your local area, however; many communites have privately funded centers that provide services to teen mothers who desire to keep their...

  3. S. 4040 - Importance of this Legislation

    RLeeRN replied to sweetsugar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think your concerns are valid. Tons of dollars flow into third world countries from taxpayer money from the federal Gov or from private donation from American citizens. However, once the money is...

  4. do employers look down upon those who earned their bsn online?

    RLeeRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry for the delay....I am starting back on my RN-BSN at LUOnline this summer and will finish Spring 12'. I was accepted at a local University here in So. Illinois, but decided that Liberty was by...

  5. do employers look down upon those who earned their bsn online?

    RLeeRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most people know this, but I actually had a state school in SD refuse to allow me into their RN-BSN program due my ADN program not being NLNAC, even though it has been regionally accredited for over...

  6. do employers look down upon those who earned their bsn online?

    RLeeRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I hope not....I start my RN-BSN progam full time this summer through liberty university online http://www.luonline.com/index.cfm?PID=14373. It is one of the top rated online schools in the nation...

  7. Male going into nursing (hopefully)

    RLeeRN replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    Most schools are a reflection of thier community and have some criteria to sort through the mass amount of applicants. Schools who have a large military community will give Veterans pref to those who...

  8. Male going into nursing (hopefully)

    RLeeRN replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    Edwindelahiggins, I came into the nursing field after serving most of my young adult years in the Marine Corps Infantry, needless to say the demographics of nursing was quite different. As a male...

  9. Using BSN when you have not earned it

    RLeeRN replied to sportsmom84's topic in General Nursing

    In the military one gets "selected" to be promoted to the next rank within months or days, and many are informally introduced as for example; SSgt "select" to justify a new role or responsibility with...

  10. Non- bedside jobs

    RLeeRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered working as an RN in an office (for example some RNs coordinate patient cases for a :redbeathe Doc from the office, teaching etc). Also, most hospitals have small teams of RNs who...

  11. Liberty University Online RN-BSN Program

    RLeeRN replied to NurseLay's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Since when does not accepting the "Theory" of evolution as fact have a negative impact on what kind of nurse one becomes. Both are faith based, but have nothing to do with the quality of a nursing...

  12. Angry mom made me cry last week

    RLeeRN replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It seems as the OP has made a point to take this situation and try to force a change that will affect every parent due to concerns of HIPPA violations. Obviously the OP was hurt by this interaction,...

  13. My mom tells her friend her daughter is a nurse, and....

    RLeeRN replied to yat777's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are obviously wise enough to know your limitations and not to direct someone blindly regarding their medical care. It seems all you have to do is assertively explain these concerns to your mom...

  14. Helpful hints DVD

    RLeeRN replied to ipasgas1's topic in General Nursing

    I think that would be valuble if done right....I know I would take a look at

  15. For those new grads who are employed, what's your method?

    RLeeRN replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Don't listen to the negative comments. I do however think employers are looking for a little something more among new grads. Maturity, life experiences, military service, good prior work history,...

  16. New grad, military spouse. VA?

    RLeeRN replied to nursingcares's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am a former Marine who Graduated from my ADN RN program in 2008 at the same time my wife PCS'd to SD. I was hired on the spot as a new grad with no experience at the local regional Hospital....

  17. "Don't get stuck in LTC"

    RLeeRN replied to Jw1724's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a great need for RN's who are in LTC who actually like being there, and taking care of that pt group. NICU and Geri are certainly the most vulnerable groups of pt's and need very skilled,...

  18. Taking picture of patient?

    RLeeRN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    What is difficult to understand is why two nurses stood by and allowed a fellow Nurse, a team member, to make a decision they thought was in gross violation of various professional and ethical...

  19. work right away or continue with school?

    RLeeRN replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the means, take advantage of the education benefits....Go all out now, and downshift to Part time if you take a job later, or life changes occur, which they do. Whatever you do, enjoy it....

  20. How far would you be willing to travel for a job?

    RLeeRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    We are going have to move again due to my wife still being on active duty military. I was just hired as anew grad and now may be moving to another state. Depending on our new base I may still...

  21. Need advice on how to make resume for new grad RN.

    RLeeRN replied to jtanga's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure not to minimize your military service. I went into nursing after over eight years as a Marine Corps Infantryman. As I am sure you are aware of you did a multitude of training and held a vast...

  22. Anyone else rushing to become an APN before 2015?

    RLeeRN replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    Now I am feeling the crunch after your post! Ha! I am starting my BSN through Liberty University Online and moving on to a NP Program. I was not aware of a 2015 timeline to obtain NP by then with a...

  23. Possible needlestick injury or just paranoid

    RLeeRN replied to grace202004's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have an condition that prevents you from normal sensation in your fingers you would have no doubt felt a stick. Thats why we have such a concentration of nerve endings in our fingertips....

  24. RN-EMT conflict?

    RLeeRN replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    I would certainly get the info right from "your States" BON, as every state has some different opinions on these matters. Better safe than sorry. Hope you find out what you need. God

  25. Physician Orders: How to stay organized?

    RLeeRN replied to whisperinrain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Looks like you should apply for the DON position! You have the best skill needed, caring what happens to the