AnaCatRN

AnaCatRN

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  1. Dealing with emotions at work

    AnaCatRN replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I second tokmom's suggestion of speaking with the chaplain. Even if you're not religious in any way, they are really good at listening and often have great ideas for dealing with personal issues. I've...

  2. Medicine or Nursing?

    AnaCatRN replied to JamesJr.'s topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered becoming a nurse practitioner? Could be the best of both worlds. I, too, have been pressured by my family to go to medical school, but I'm going to be a nurse practitioner because...

  3. Goodbye Mr. John

    AnaCatRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    That was beautiful. I'm sorry for your loss. Patients like that are gifts and exactly why I became a nurse! It's always an honor to care for

  4. Is nursing "worth it"? HELP!

    AnaCatRN replied to bd22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing can be tough, and there are days I thought about giving up. I applied for two years in a row with nothing to show but rejection letters. I had astounding grades and experience as a certified...

  5. PSA Healthcare

    AnaCatRN replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    i'll give an update. i took the job with psa and love it! i had trach and g-tube experience from working in a pediatric tertiary hospital, but no vent experience. i was paid to go to a vent class. i...

  6. Are online degrees 'legit'? Such as RN-BSN online? Is BSN really necessary? CONFUSED.

    AnaCatRN replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    Your claim about Illinois not regarding online degrees as acceptable applies to pre-licensure programs only. Illinois does not care if you get your RN-BSN online if your pre-licensure ADN wasn't...

  7. High school student thinking of being a nurse

    AnaCatRN replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like you would be an excellent nurse! I'm impressed that at such a young age you know what you'd like to do and have such a passion for caring for others. I would definitely want...

  8. Chamberlain College of Nursing- How is the marketability of a degree from here?

    AnaCatRN replied to briaan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my BSN at Chamberlain (I got my ADN at a community college in 2006). I have a good job, and none of the brick and mortar grad schools I'm applying to have said anything negative about...

  9. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I finally finished and graduation is next Friday. I can't wait! Congrats to everyone who is graduating this term! Now on to grad

  10. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    It's basically one big project in several parts (seven, I think). At the end, you have to create a power point presentation based on your project. You choose something in your practice that you'd like...

  11. Neuroinjury or manipulating the system

    AnaCatRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Could he have Tourette's syndrome? He might just be a very unpleasant man. There are plain old jerks out there. Why is the MD dancing around the issue? I'd ask for an explanation and definitely get...

  12. Where did you find financial aid when you decided to go for the 2nd degree in nursing

    AnaCatRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Although I had two years of experience when I started my RN-BSN program, family issues resulted in my having been unemployed for over two years (so no employer tuition assistance and no ability to get...

  13. Other Languages

    AnaCatRN replied to KateRN1's topic in General Nursing

    This is very helpful. Thanks for posting the

  14. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I used them both as references for the papers. I know there are assignments based on the book in Collaborative. I think you really need to get them. You can rent them if you don't want to buy them, or...

  15. RN to BSN Online...Need advice

    AnaCatRN replied to AshleyElizabethRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is very true. The for-profits are very expensive. I wanted to go with the University of Illinois at Chicago program, but I didn't want to wait for the next academic year to start. I made the...

  16. RN to BSN Online...Need advice

    AnaCatRN replied to AshleyElizabethRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am finishing my online RN-BSN program at Chamberlain College of Nursing this week (I'm so excited to be nearly done). I took 2 classes each 8 week session (3 classes the first session), and it took...

  17. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I was terrified of Collaborative because you have to get a mentor and do a big project. It turned out to be really easy and kind of fun. It was time consuming, though. Taking Collaborative with intro...

  18. Can NPs do bedside nursing?

    AnaCatRN replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with checking your nurse practice act. I have worked with many NPs who take prn shifts at the bedside, so I'm pretty sure there's noting wrong with that, as long as while the NP is at the...

  19. What do I do? Roaches, no heat...

    AnaCatRN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    That is so

  20. Med error in nursing school!

    AnaCatRN replied to Will Never's topic in General Students

    Many facilities have 0600 meds on the night shift MAR. No harm was done, and your instructor didn't catch it, either. It was a good learning lesson for you, and I doubt you'll ever make that mistake...

  21. What do I do? Roaches, no heat...

    AnaCatRN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    That is a rough position to be in. Contacting the public health department is a must. It seems you work for a very disreputable agency, indeed. You're right that no one should live or work in those...

  22. Drug Test & IV Therapy

    AnaCatRN replied to FutureUofARN's topic in General Nursing

    When you go for the drug test, as long as you tell them what meds you're on (yes, bring the bottles with you), you should be fine. You don't need to tell the school. They may not show up. I was told...

  23. What do I do? Roaches, no heat...

    AnaCatRN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I feel horrible for your patient AND you! You need to call the appropriate authorities to report that the family is keeping this patient in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. I don't know what state...

  24. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I missed 3, so I got a 94%. I never expected to get an A, so it's going much better than I thought! I guess I just need to relax and trust my abilities. Thanks for

  25. Medical Telemetry

    AnaCatRN replied to NewToRX's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome! Did you get the