lauranurselaura BSN, RN

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 employer, but I was hoping someone could specify generall...

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. Again, I really appreciate your help!

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 would be completing 45 clinical hours for my Communit...

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 him .." but, I've never heard anyone report an H&a...

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, must, must be an organized and self-motivated student...

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 comfy. But they just slide right off. Anyway, I fi...

Hi Vivika! Congratulations! You'll probably get the best responses by joining the ISU LPN to BSN FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/isubsn/

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 postings?

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 explained. I decided that a year and a half was all that ...

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 experienced folks there who can serve as great resources!

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 recommended me for a monitoring position. I've deci...

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 the ones who then comes to sites where studies are c...

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 those skills aren't necessarily what got me the j...

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 first started out as a research assistant as the ph...

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 success stories of folks who have made it through...

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 me. I read earlier about the option with ODU, whi...

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 where are the best places to live? Ideally, I'd lov...

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 need to repeat a computer class as well due to it...

Thanks for the comments. Time to just suck it up and get it over with, right?

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 questions: - Are there any time limitations to the ...

Thanks!!

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 taken every prereq under the sun - they're just anyw...

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. It's my understanding that I go through "Common A...

I've never taken out a loan or received financial aid, though. Bummer.

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 is what it says on their website: "Students who ha...