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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    PatMac10,RN replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    I don't see why any JW would have a problem simply with "checking off" anything. It's actually spiking the blood that many JWs face a dilemma
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    PatMac10,RN replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    The previous witness poster did a good job of explaining it. Also make sure the people you are talking to are actually baptized Jehovah's witnesses, because many attend our meetings and even go out...
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    What do you get from BSN?

    PatMac10,RN replied to DC Collins's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think I would have went on and continued to pursue a BSN in the first place if the schools around here allow you to take clinical courses throughout the whole 4 years or at least 3 years. Idk. The...
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    What do you get from BSN?

    PatMac10,RN replied to DC Collins's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for you comment. I think I may have not put my words clearly. I don't wish that the minimum entrance level for RN practice would be BSN, but I feel that the option to get a BSN should stay open...
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    What do you get from BSN?

    PatMac10,RN replied to DC Collins's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I believe that most of the posters have good points, especially lsk40. It seems like the experience with ADN and BSN students can vary according to area, program and the student themselves. I just...
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    ADN right before entering nursing school?

    PatMac10,RN replied to yourdailyesther's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Good for you! Whatever you decide just do your best at it. As long as your happy with your decision. I agree that the percentage of nurses with a BSN will and is rising. I honestly believe that one...
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    Wondering about csn rn and lpn.

    PatMac10,RN replied to puppies1123's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the schools where I'm from let you apply to both the RN and LPN programs. At every school I applied to I did that with the RN program as my first choice. Ask a program instructor or the...
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    Need advice choosing where to take RN pre-requ. courses OKC Area

    PatMac10,RN replied to Oknursinggirl's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I know how you feel, I'm going through the same thing! So many schools, so many transcripts, so many applications and entrance exams. I'm applying to 5 programs and applying to every schools LPN...
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    ADN right before entering nursing school?

    PatMac10,RN replied to yourdailyesther's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am in a similar situation as you. I graduated a year early(17), and had the opportunity to pursue my BSN, but chose and ADN. I personally feel that it would be wise if you have already been accepted...
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    Should I become an lpn first or just go for ASN?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Will-B's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I agree with you. I think BSN is a good thing, but you know everyone can't tackle that first nor do some wish to. Also people do seem to think that LPNs can't get jobs, when in fact they can. There is...
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    Steps of becoming nurse

    PatMac10,RN replied to a5gunner's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a guy and I chose the ADN (Associates degree in Nursing) route as well. I had the opportunity to pursue a BSN, but chose not to. I simply didn't and still don't want to have to wait 4 years to...
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    Should I become an lpn first or just go for ASN?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Will-B's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I agree with Lvntobsn. If possible or I it is wat you ultimately want go straight for your BSN. I had the opportunity to pursue a BSN, but I chose AND simply b/c that's what I preerred and I'm jappy...
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    TEAS V

    PatMac10,RN replied to oliveiral1's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took the TEAS V this past Nov. at my school and I did not receive a calculator. I just graduated from HS so I never took the TEAS IV. Everyone that has taken the TEAS IV and had to take the new TEAS...
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    ok, am I boring?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I love reading so it can be as exciting as going on a trip for me sometimes. You're tired and want some relaxation, that's
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    Great Doctors

    PatMac10,RN replied to tainted1972's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's great to know that there are physicians like that out there. I mean don't get me wrong, you don't have to know how to change a bed pan and actually do it yourself to be a great doc, but it is...
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    PatMac10,RN replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    I apologize about getting off subject. I do that sometimes, and I do need a reminder sometimes . I hope the OP returns with her thoughts. Some of you have given some really good
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    PatMac10,RN replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    As I was not always a witness, I know that some of our beliefs can seem weird to others, but they are really not that difficult. I invite/ encourage any of you who really want answers to why we do or...
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    Medical jobs for pre-nursing student in VA?

    PatMac10,RN replied to lpainter's topic in General Nursing

    I am applying for entrance into a nursing program for next fall. Here in NC you have to be a CNA before the first day of your nursing program. I just graduated from HS and got my Certification in...
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    PatMac10,RN replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    Your post makes so much sense. When I got hired at the hospital where I now work I let them know that I was a JW. You're so right about being upfront and honest about your beliefs before you are...
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    Should I get my RN or BSN? What if I already have a Bachelor's degree?

    PatMac10,RN replied to 31dunn's topic in Nursing Career

    Makes sense to me that since you already have a BA in Poli Sci then it wouldn't be to much of a difference for you to go ahead and do the ABSN. I know for a fact that there are some online and campus...
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    Changing roles for LPNs or RPNs

    PatMac10,RN replied to Marleyna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think they're trying to phase out RNs either. RNs are simply more expensive to pay so some facilities are hiring 2 or 3 RNs for a floor and having the rest of the nursing staff on the floor be...
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    First day of CNA Clinicals!

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love being a CNA and I hope you will too!!! I just got hired a my local hospital and I'm the youngest staff member at theospital and I love it. I really do. I'm glad that I'm getting some hands=on...
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    First day of CNA Clinicals!

    PatMac10,RN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Today iwas first day of clincials for my Allied Health II Class at my high school. It was nowhere as near as bad as people made it to be. Yes you have to wash people and change their diapers. This...
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    PatMac10,RN replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    I personally don't know of any JW working in the ICU at the hospital I work at, but then again, I just don't know many people at my hospital. Lolz! Anyway, I do know some JWs who have worked in the...
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    Ages of male nursing students?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I can't answer that question Kenny but I hope not, because I will be around your age (well, I will 20 my birthday is in October) when I graduate from my ADN program. I got hired at the hospital where...