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  1. St. Petersburg online RN-BSN reviews.

    dpipes44 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have spent time reading through other posts, but really haven't found the info I'm looking for. Has anyone been through or in SPC's online RN-BSN program? How is the course load? Do...

  2. St. Petersburg online RN-BSN reviews.

    dpipes44 replied to dpipes44's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I decided to start the program even though there were few reviews. They are accredited by everyone so, little to worry about there. I will be done this term. It has been a good program. LOTS of...

  3. How to figure out if stipend is fair?

    dpipes44 posted a topic in Travel

    My girlfriend and I travel together. We are both RNs. We just took our first assignment in VA. I take the housing and she takes the stipend. The stipend seems to be much less that the cost of housing...

  4. On my way!!!

    dpipes44 replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    What appartment are you in? How's it going? My girlfriend and I are heading to the ED in Nov. Sorry!!! PM me if you

  5. What to do while waiting for Health Insurance?

    dpipes44 posted a topic in Travel

    What do you guys do for Health Insurace. Some travel companies have a 30day wait for insurance to kick in. What do I do? Risk it? I personally think it is absolutly crazy to travel hundreds of miles,...

  6. What to do while waiting for Health Insurance?

    dpipes44 replied to dpipes44's topic in Travel

    I thougth COBRA was very

  7. feeling overwhelmed by recruiters -need advice from experienced travelers

    dpipes44 replied to lannisz's topic in Travel

    We are still working now and will be until we leave in Oct. We were honest about our intent to travel. They are all quite supportive. I told them we are going to travel for a couple of years to save...

  8. feeling overwhelmed by recruiters -need advice from experienced travelers

    dpipes44 replied to lannisz's topic in Travel

    I am also thinking about traveling with my girlfriend (both RN's). I think of it as buying a used car. The companies are tring to make money and your trying to get it. I have made a list of all the...

  9. ERI Review for NCLEX

    dpipes44 replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ERI SUCKS!!!!! I think they make deals with the schools, under the table deals. It was required for my class too. It was no help at all. Sorry, you could make fake eyes and sleep through the

  10. Checking HR before Giving Digoxin

    dpipes44 replied to cat2007's topic in General Nursing

    If you use a pulse ox that beeps, feel the radial pulse at the same time. If the pulse goes with the beep you should be OK. I try not to rely on monitors

  11. Has anyone done this? Became a Paramedic first and then an RN? Is it a good idea ?

    dpipes44 replied to shehadi's topic in Emergency

    I made the transition from Paramedic to RN. I was a medic in the street for 7yrs before I did RN. I'm not sure you will benifit much from going to the 2 programs that close together. You won't have...

  12. When are we required to notify DCF?

    dpipes44 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know that obvious abuse needs to be reported. What to do with those grey areas? Can DCF be used as a reference? Does refering the issue to a social worker in the ED cover me as the RN? I would like...

  13. When are we required to notify DCF?

    dpipes44 replied to dpipes44's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Let me add a little so you know where I'm coming from. I had a minor(17y) that was left at a hotel with an older brother(25y). The father left the day before to go home(another state where they live)....

  14. Firefighter to Nurse

    dpipes44 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Emergency

    Of course the person makes the RN. My point was that the Pt contact will help make the transition easier. The number of people from the FD around here that don't finish the Excelsior is higher than...

  15. Firefighter to Nurse

    dpipes44 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Emergency

    My advise to you is to go to school for your RN. I was a medic for 8yrs and the transtion was difficult. I have alot of Pt care time and teach for an EMS program. It is easy to be an RN but it is...

  16. Firefighter to Nurse

    dpipes44 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Emergency

    Hey man I made the move and am loving it. FF/Paramedic for 8 yrs. RN in the ER now. I had my fun but it was time to move on, and make more cash working only one job. I got tired of the 24s or 48s then...

  17. best advice for new ER nurse

    dpipes44 replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    Don't let these ER nurses scare you!!!! You are just as good as they were when they started!!! I've noticed over time some people's heads get bigger and bigger!!! You're always learning and always...

  18. Can you work in the ER if you have an Associates Degree?

    dpipes44 replied to Remnants's topic in Emergency

    The ER is nothing like the floor. I've been a Paramedic/Firefighter for 8yrs and just got my RN and moved to the ER. I love it!!! The floor I think is move like a hotel...not for me. If you like a...

  19. Anyone get 265 on NCLEX RN and Pass?

    dpipes44 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Anyone get 265 questions and pass? Just a little

  20. Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    dpipes44 replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    How does she do her

  21. Anyone get 265 on NCLEX RN and Pass?

    dpipes44 replied to dpipes44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed!!! That test sucks. It messes with your head more than content. Good Luck Buddy...... It really sucks waiting.....had my first firm stool today!!! HA HA .........

  22. Anyone get 265 on NCLEX RN and Pass?

    dpipes44 replied to dpipes44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks, I did well on every practice test I took. That test was wacked

  23. A message to new grads: NEVER....

    dpipes44 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    If your a male nurse never offer free lap dances to other nurses to do your work for you. Lap dances are hard

  24. New RN is US looking to go to London

    dpipes44 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hey everyone, Here is my deal: I'm a Paramedic (6yrs) now in a RN transition program. I'll be done in May. What I want to do is move to London for a year or two. I won't have any experience when I...