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    What is the Difference?

    lauranurselaura posted a topic in General Specialties

    What is the difference between a nurse navigator, nurse case manager, and RN care coordinator? I assume that there is some overlapping responsibilities and that the positions may depend on the...
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    What is the Difference?

    lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in General Specialties

    Hi Karen! Thank you so much for breaking this down. My assumptions about each position title just about aligned with your descriptions, so I feel good now about my understanding of these roles....
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    What is Your Nursing Program Doing for Next Semester?

    lauranurselaura posted a topic in General Students

    I have two semesters left before I graduate from a BSN program (!). While I am SO excited, I worry about what lies ahead in regard to clinical hours. If COVID wasn't a thing, the normal trajectory...
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    So H&H are 2 different labs: why only say one value?

    lauranurselaura replied to COVIDNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    That's bizarre. I've never heard anyone say that a patient's H&H is 10, for example. I've only ever heard anyone say that a patient's hgb is 10. I've heard providers say "Let's get an H&H on...
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    ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    lauranurselaura replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    It's been a great program! I am set to graduate in December. It's had it's ups and downs just like any nursing program, but overall, I've really enjoyed it and have felt it is very fair. You must,...
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    Headbands???

    lauranurselaura replied to maire's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had the same problem and spent forever and ever searching high and low for quality headbands that stay put. I can't wear cotton ones, though I desperately wish I could because they look so soft and...
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    ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    lauranurselaura replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    Hi Vivika! Congratulations! You'll probably get the best responses by joining the ISU LPN to BSN FB page:
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    ISU LPN to BSN ..RN Graduate in Washington State.. letter of guidance to such students

    lauranurselaura replied to cleealto's topic in Indiana State University

    What are the courses like? Are there quizzes and tests that must be taken at a proctor testing site? Are there papers due? Is it a lot of discussion board
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    Sick of floor nursing, what now?

    lauranurselaura replied to r0seRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I was in the EXACT same boat as you. After a year and a half, I was completely miserable and working nights made me feel terrible. I refused to work days on the floor for the exact reasons you...
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    Research coordinator position from scratch, need guidance

    lauranurselaura replied to GundeRN's topic in Research

    Hi GundeRN, I agree with aelie. I would join ACRP so that you are able to post questions like the ones you posed about QoL studies on their very helpful discussion boards. There are so many...
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    CCRC to CRA

    lauranurselaura replied to tlp1019's topic in Research

    Hi tlp1019, I've found it helpful to get in good with the monitors who you work with on your current clinical trials as a CRC. I've gotten a few interviews by working well with CRAs who in turn have...
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    Covance

    lauranurselaura replied to dlashon's topic in Research

    Hi dlashon, You may want to shadow a research nurse/study coordinator somewhere near you to see what the job entails first. Covance is a CRO who generally hires CRAs or monitors. These monitors are...
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    New Graduate - Research Nurse Residency

    lauranurselaura replied to robin4's topic in Research

    Hi Robin4! I agree with everything that MBARNBSN said. I'm a research nurse (study coordinator) and have found that having bedside/clinical experience has been very helpful. Though I should note that...
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    Help getting into research nursing...

    lauranurselaura replied to blueindigo79's topic in Research

    Hi BlueIndigo79! I am a research nurse (study coordinator) at an academic medical center. I work on Cardiology clinical trials. I absolutely love it and have been working in research for 7 years. I...
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    VCU ABSN Question

    lauranurselaura posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello! I am interested in applying to the VCU ABSN program once I take a few classes this Fall. I work full-time and wanted to get opinions from those who are familiar with the program. Do you know if...
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    VCU ABSN Question

    lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you for your reply! I am also looking at the LPN to RN Evening/Weekend program at JSRCC. Since not working is just not an option for me, it sounds like the JSRCC route will be the best one for...
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    UCSF Help!

    lauranurselaura posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello! I'd love to work at UCSF, but live on the East Coast. I will be visiting SF in a month or so and hope to interview and look for apartments out there. I'm having a heck of a time figuring out...
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    Retake A&P to get RN?

    lauranurselaura posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi All, Apologies if this has already been discussed to death. Because I took my A&P classes over 10 years ago, I need to repeat them in order to be able to apply to the LPN to RN program. I also...
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    Retake A&P to get RN?

    lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks for the comments. Time to just suck it up and get it over with,
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    Questions About the Army ROTC Nursing Program

    lauranurselaura posted a topic in Government, Military

    Forgive me if this question has been asked a bazillion times before, but I have questions regarding the Army ROTC Nursing Program. I am waiting to hear back from a recruiter, but am anxious! 2 main...
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    Drexel University accepted nursing BSN Co-op fall 2012

    lauranurselaura replied to REESEE10's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks!!
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    Drexel University accepted nursing BSN Co-op fall 2012

    lauranurselaura replied to REESEE10's topic in School, College Programs

    Firstly, congratulations! Secondly, what were your stats coming into the program? What was your GPA and do you know if Drexel will accept prereq's that are older than 10 years? I'm an LPN and have...
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    UVA SON Transfer Hopeful

    lauranurselaura posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi! I was wondering if anyone else will be applying by the March 1st deadline for entrance into UVA's nursing program? I will be considered a transfer student. I have completed almost all pre-req's....
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    UVA SON Transfer Hopeful

    lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I've never taken out a loan or received financial aid, though.
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    UVA SON Transfer Hopeful

    lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I was told by admissions that even though I do not have BA/BS and understand that I would be going 3 years for the BSN, I am still not eligible because I've gone to another school for 3 years. This...