txspadequeenRN BSN, RN

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    Restraint-free facility = FALLS GALORE

    txspadequeenRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    not only that but lawsuits because the facility failed to protect the patient....this is just one of the many things i hate about ltc... most places claim to be restraint free but really cant be so;...
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    I am done...I just completed the RN to BSN program at Tech

    txspadequeenRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    i am happy to report that i just submitted my last assignment in my rn to bsn program (texas tech)....whooooohoooo what a ride. very happy i am done and that i decided to conquer this quest. just...
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    I am done...I just completed the RN to BSN program at Tech

    txspadequeenRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    utmb - geri /adult and then uta fnp...but for the fall semester cause im
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    I am done...I just completed the RN to BSN program at Tech

    txspadequeenRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yes....i am applying to np school.....to get accepted is my new years resolution...thank
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    The College Network - Legit or Scam?

    txspadequeenRN replied to RHJS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    this is because tcn is not a college but only a publisher of modules to assist you with passing the ec exams. they do not grant degrees and they do not grant credits in any shape or form...this has...
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    Kindred LTAC

    txspadequeenRN replied to NURSET2007's topic in Texas Nursing

    kindred does hire lvn's . i work for a local ltach and have not heard of a hiring freeze so i think you have a good shot......keep at
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    Moving to DFW

    txspadequeenRN replied to jennifer_jj's topic in Texas Nursing

    welcome to texas and the dfw
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    Online RN to BSN through Texas Tech

    txspadequeenRN replied to SkateBetty's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yes i did...it aint no play course either. for this class you have to apply and be accepted but it was fairly easy. it prepares you for the cphq exam. they give you every option to do well in this...
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    What is the best RN to BSN online school?

    txspadequeenRN replied to lecavalier4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i just noticed your new fancy name...congrats to you ...you are a
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    IV Flagyl

    txspadequeenRN replied to NurseRackett's topic in Medical-Surgical

    we do not put ours in the
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    Texas Tech RN-BSN, then MSN

    txspadequeenRN replied to GoodNP's topic in Texas Nursing

    i think you will ease into and do great!!!! good luck to you all...i am here for further questions when needed
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    Rue and not accepted at schools

    txspadequeenRN replied to erwigg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    dont know how they can tell you they are accepted by all schools when they are a publishing company and can grant no credit.....its all a
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    Texas Tech RN-BSN, then MSN

    txspadequeenRN replied to GoodNP's topic in Texas Nursing

    i have 6 children,2 jobs, full time school and married to the biggest baby west of the mississippi ....if i can do it then anyone can do it....so far i have all a's and b's........but then i have 3...
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    Texas Tech RN-BSN, then MSN

    txspadequeenRN replied to GoodNP's topic in Texas Nursing

    every class has a paper some courses have 2 papers but it is fairly simple. in orientation they stress apa format heavily. i use a automatic apa formatter and have had no issues at
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    Texas Tech RN-BSN, then MSN

    txspadequeenRN replied to GoodNP's topic in Texas Nursing

    is there a component of the program which covers a clinical aspect, such as pathophys/pharm/assessment? the only clinical component per say is in community nursing... which is last semester. we had...
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    Texas Tech RN-BSN, then MSN

    txspadequeenRN replied to GoodNP's topic in Texas Nursing

    there is papers but it is mostly discussion board responses. every class has one or two major papers due. i have a apa formatting program on my computer so i have only opened that apa book once....
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    Texas Tech RN-BSN, then MSN

    txspadequeenRN replied to GoodNP's topic in Texas Nursing

    i will graduate in december (rn to bsn) ...what specific questions do you
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    Just got my BSN, but I don't feel any smarter

    txspadequeenRN replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in General Nursing

    i was a lvn for 10 years before i got my asn started working on my bsn right away ...will graduate in december.....do i feel smarter...nope just like you i am more aware of research issues, community...
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    Getting worried- no status update with Excelsior

    txspadequeenRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    dont worry.....ec does not get excited about updating anything.....you will go gray waiting
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    Going into Nursing; what are the benefits of going from RN to BSN?

    txspadequeenRN replied to Lhopk09's topic in General Nursing

    most rn to bsn programs are 1 year long....i am about to finish the texas tech program and it is 2 semesters. i dont remember researching any program that was 2 years
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    How to perform a Papanicolaou Test ?

    txspadequeenRN replied to natalia13's topic in International Nursing

    i dont think that is within a nurses scope of practice..but i will be interested in the responses
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    another dilemma.. when do i ever learn???

    txspadequeenRN replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    since when is it against the rules to get a order for a anti-psychotic from a primary md ....if that was true there would be a lot of wild patients in the nursing homes....if you have a patient that...
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    Ignores my being an RN

    txspadequeenRN replied to LovemykittyRN's topic in General Nursing

    if i were you i would thank my lucky stars that she don't concern you with her issues.....i don't tell anyone i am a nurse and if they find out and start asking me questions i run the other
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    Is APN realistic at my age?

    txspadequeenRN replied to Mudwoman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i cant offer any formal advice since i am a prospective np student myself....but just wanted to say good luck to you....there is nothing you cannot do with determination and the will to succeed.....i...
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    Question about morphine

    txspadequeenRN replied to pharmgirl's topic in Emergency

    i am a inpatient hospice rn...morphine has no ceiling so the dosage can go high. many times i have titrated morphine up for the patients comfort . it is not uncommon at all especially in ltc and...