kabfighter

kabfighter

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  1. Why is it called "RN to BSN" - not "ADN to BSN"?

    kabfighter replied to mclennan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is no such degree as an "ADN". Most schools that award associate's degrees with nursing majors award an Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN). I would think that the term "ADN" would be a...

  2. Why is it called "RN to BSN" - not "ADN to BSN"?

    kabfighter replied to mclennan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've had friends bewildered by this, too. Once it sunk in for me that having a BSN wouldn't advance my career much, if at all, I decided not to pursue it even though I'd invested a good deal of time...

  3. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    kabfighter replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think so. I finished in about 45 minutes and was logging in to Pearson on my phone before I was even out of the building. Still

  4. Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    kabfighter replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rainbows and sunshine enemas for everyone! Nursing needs to have standards if we want to be recognized as professionals. I consider myself an ambassador representing all nurses, and I expect every...

  5. Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    kabfighter replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm of the thought that there are different types of intelligences. I'm pretty terrible with hands-on things, which is odd because I was an aircraft mechanic for four years. However, I aced every...

  6. Would this be a turn off in an interview?

    kabfighter replied to lolakbolak's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursing sets itself aside in the fact that advanced education isn't encouraged (through financial incentive), and in some cases it is detrimental. In my first interview at a long-term care facility I...

  7. Answers from 100 nurses needed: Which state has the most nursing shortage?

    kabfighter replied to John123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't. I just elaborated the other person's

  8. Answers from 100 nurses needed: Which state has the most nursing shortage?

    kabfighter replied to John123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You revived a thread that had been dead since June 30th of last year. Zombie

  9. If you are still driven, you are blessed.

    kabfighter replied to ldiva0808's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It sounds like you are experiencing anhedonia (particularly the gym thing), so there may be an underlying organic cause for your unhappiness. I don't want to psychoanalyze you or appear to be offering...

  10. Where does the new Associate Degree RN fit in?

    kabfighter replied to marthabaez's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well la-dee-frickin-da! We got ourselves a nurse here! From what I've heard, you're using your med-surg book not for writin', but for ROLLIN' DOOBIES! Livin' In A Van Down By The River - Matt Foley...

  11. Would this be a turn off in an interview?

    kabfighter replied to lolakbolak's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd leave it out. It's nothing to be ashamed of, but they may question the longevity of your employment if they know that you are going to be seeking medical education in a few years. I just graduated...

  12. Are non-healthcare providers bound by HIPAA?

    kabfighter replied to grownuprosie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If I remember correctly, when I worked at a grocery store I was given a crash course on HIPPA. We were essentially told to keeps our mouths shut about who purchases what for

  13. Clinical Instructors; Drill Sergeants

    kabfighter replied to hope1959's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I noticed that in my class, it was usually the (I hate to say this...) older students who complained about the clinical instructors. I suspect that they had been away from the academic system for so...

  14. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    kabfighter replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm probably the least religious person I know. As far as I'm concerned, all religions are delusions that have somehow managed to persevere to this age of scientific enlightenment. No, religion is not...

  15. Obamacare and Mark of Beast... wrong time to be a nurse?

    kabfighter replied to tarotale's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is a thread more appropriate for this forum. AboveTopSecret.com - Conspiracy Theories, UFOs, Paranormal, Political Madness, and other "Alternative Topics" Bring it up there and see if you get any...

  16. Does anyone know if the pearson vue trick actually works?

    kabfighter replied to mom2mjv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT works. There are tens of thousands of posts on it. Type 'PVT trick' into the search bar and be amazed! You passed, by the

  17. Pre-Employment Testing

    kabfighter replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I always assumed that "pre-employment testing" was (as some of us affectionately call it in the military) a "whizz quiz". The only way to study is lay off the drugs for a few

  18. Review Book for ANCC Medical-Surgical Certification

    kabfighter replied to amazingme's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I believe that the ANCC has an extensive study guide available for purchase. I haven't taken the exam, but it's something I may do a few years down the

  19. Do you ever feel ready to take NCLEX?

    kabfighter replied to ginar1274's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX on the 14th. You will get a lot of SATA questions, and you should be glad when you get them! Harder questions mean that you are trending above the competency line, so don't sweat...

  20. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    kabfighter replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    New graduate with ASN on a med-surg unit in rural Vermont. Base pay is $24.49/hr, night differential $4.00, weekend differential $2.00. Very good benefits, as

  21. Newly employed ADN nurses please read!

    kabfighter replied to AlexFutureMD's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I graduate on Saturday with an ASN, and last week I was offered a med-surg position at a small community hospital at which I interviewed back in March. The hospital nearest my nursing school states...

  22. Who Has Quit and if You Did What Do You Do Now?

    kabfighter replied to Winx51's topic in Men in Nursing

    I can't relate to your situation, but I find your honesty and writing skill refreshing. I can see myself in your same position in a decade, though. I'm already trying to find my way out of bedside...

  23. Book Discussion: Saving Lives:Why the Media's Portrayal of Nurses Puts us All at Risk

    kabfighter replied to JennJF's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm only on page two or so (Kindle doesn't have pages per se), and I can tell that this is going to infuriate me. On the other hand, it's nice to know that the truth about nursing is out there, such...

  24. Southern Vermont jobs, where are they?

    kabfighter replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    Try Rutland Regional Medical Center. They have a good number of nursing jobs open at any given time. It's a great place to work, too. I applied online for an LNA position and heard back within a week...

  25. CNA pay

    kabfighter replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work for a hospital in a small town in Vermont. $10.90 for base pay, $1.50 for evenings, $3.25 for nights, and $2.00 for weekends. Friday and Saturday nights I make $16.15 per hour, which isn't too...