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    WGU is now limiting MSN applicants

    MsPebbles posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Don't know if anyone else knows this already, but according to my enrollment counselor, I am ineligible to enroll in an RN to MSN program. Only those who are currently employed in...
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    WGU is now limiting MSN applicants

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in Western Governors University

    Ok, sounds like you're right. My enrollment counselor had previously said it would be up to my mentor and it's a "case by case" basis if one can transfer into the MSN program, but this was clarified...
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    Yacker Tracker in the NICU ???

    MsPebbles replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    We had one too (actually 3...big unit). They lasted a month. They went off more from footsteps and rolling vitals machines/stretchers than from loud talking. They disappeared so management needed to...
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    Becoming an NP without relevant nursing experience

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    It's not that I don't like it, it's that I'm concerned for her. She is a very dear friend and I don't want all her years of schooling to be for naught. She is very aware of her short-comings when it...
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    Becoming an NP without relevant nursing experience

    MsPebbles posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is about a friend I graduated with. She is currently enrolled in an RN-BSN program and will continue on to an FNP program. She quit her first (and only) nursing job on a med-surg unit after...
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    No response from Enrollment Counselor

    MsPebbles posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I spoke with an enrollment counselor on 4/8 and submitted all requirements immediately, including my electronic transcript. I have some questions, and have attempted to reach him on quite a few...
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    Picc line care/flushing

    MsPebbles replied to Jer328's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused too. I only waste blood if I'm drawing
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    Kudos to this doctor

    MsPebbles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Overheard a conversation the other day between a pt's family member and a doctor. I was sitting at the nurse's station and he was sitting beside me. Family member walked up to him and began yelling...
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    Switching to days: Pros and cons

    MsPebbles posted a topic in General Nursing

    After 2 years on midnights (7p-7a), my body is telling me it's time to switch to days. I'm naturally a night owl, so in the beginning I thought nights would be ideal for me, but it's taking a toll on...
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    Kudos to this doctor

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I never looked at the patient's chart, I don't know his name or his medical hx, and I couldn't even tell you what he looks like. We are a large, but close, surgical unit. I didn't seek out any...
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    Kudos to this doctor

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Susie, you make very valid points. It was never my intention with my original post to convey an arrogant or snarky approach to a family member or patient; however, based on the limited info I've...
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    Kudos to this doctor

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    He was the surgeon (attending). I normally don't have much interaction with him because I work nights and normally deal with the on-call residents, but he happened to be on my unit around shift...
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    Switching to days: Pros and cons

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I wish my unit offered the 11-11 shift. That would be ideal for
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    No response from Enrollment Counselor

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in Western Governors University

    I appreciate everyone's responses. I'll be reaching out to Mr. Smeath, as I still have yet to hear back from the other
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    HELP!!!

    MsPebbles replied to Miaya's topic in General Nursing

    Examination Requirements | North Carolina Board of
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    Are hair accessories unprofessional?

    MsPebbles replied to silhouettedreams's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'd much rather see hair accessories over having long hair that isn't pulled back. MANY nurses at my facility wear their long hair down and it makes me cringe. They'll don full PPE in an isolation...
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    Any nurses from the Metro Detroit area?

    MsPebbles replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    Beaumont hires new grads. They'll even hire you as a GN before you pass your NCLEX, with the agreement that you take and pass it within 45 days of
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    Newbie in ER, feeling hopeless

    MsPebbles posted a topic in Emergency

    I've been an RN for only 9 months. I spent 1 year as a tech on a gen-surg unit, then transitioned to an RN and worked another 7 months there. While I loved the people I worked with, I hated (or...
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    Newbie in ER, feeling hopeless

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in Emergency

    As I've already asked for a different preceptor twice, and was told no both times, I don't think a third attempt would work unfortunately. When I left my old unit my manager there said she was sad to...
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    Newbie in ER, feeling hopeless

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in Emergency

    I really appreciate everyone's replies and feedback. I did have a talk with my manager and she had the three of us discuss these issues. My preceptor told her that my biggest problem is that I am...
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    Doctors vs. Nurses

    MsPebbles posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a large teaching hospital that is affiliated with a med school, which means residents and med students account for a large number of those we share our work spaces with daily. Up until...
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    Becoming a nurse with scoliosis

    MsPebbles posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It's funny how this has never crossed my mind as a concern until now, after spending 2 years completing my pre-reqs and just before entering nursing school. But I happened to come across a post where...
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    MCC nursing applicants for 2015

    MsPebbles replied to GiveMeTheCoffee's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello hopefuls, Just popping in here to say good luck to you all. I graduate in 2 1/2 weeks and remember going through this 2 years ago like it was yesterday. It's true the 2 years goes by very...
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    Doctors vs. Nurses

    MsPebbles replied to MsPebbles's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And I'd pay to see someone ask a physician move to use a computer! Especially the countless med students who hog every single one at the nurses stations, including the ones used by the charge nurse...
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    I work in a sauna!!

    MsPebbles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, not really, but it sure feels like it! My unit is incredibly busy and lately we've been super short-staffed, which means we are running around non-stop. As a tech, I can have up to 18...