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  1. I need advice! I'm so confuse? ADN-BSN?

    frankie,RN replied to Newbiestudent18's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    it may be to late, but you never know until you try. my BSN program started mid may and i didnt ge tall my paperwork in until mid April. i got accepted late april. so give it a chance and apply....

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

    frankie,RN replied to marthabaez's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I love this! You must've worked in a Philly LTCF. But seriously, we have no choice but to get that BSN. Got my RN in march, started on BSN in may. Trust me there's not too much in the city w/o the...

  3. Anybody get accepted with a GED?

    frankie,RN replied to Julie19's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have been accepted to nursing programs, lpn & rn, with a GED. its not an issue. they mostly look at test scores. Dont

  4. It's sort of a bummer with some of these aids

    frankie,RN replied to ldiva0808's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    True story. Did 3 nights agency at a LTCF. First 2 nights, cna's were great, promptly got vitals. Bp's were wnl. Not concerned. They used a manual bp cuff on wheels. Third night. I have to get a bp on...

  5. Accreditation

    frankie,RN replied to sebig001's topic in Online Distance Learning

    its 100 degrees today and sears cant install my AC until tomorrow. sucks to be me. thanks

  6. Passed Chronicity Today! :)

    frankie,RN replied to buckshot's topic in Excelsior College

    happy for you. congratulations.:) Sorry to say. i can give no advice on repro-it was my only C. but try Saunders. they have a pretty good repro section. i didnt find that out until studying for the...

  7. Accreditation

    frankie,RN replied to sebig001's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i havent slept in 30 hours. believe me when i say i meant it in the sweetest way

  8. The Passive-Aggressive Coworker

    frankie,RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    what about the CNA's whose colostomy bags always accidentally come off everytime every time the two of you work together. when your busting your butt at 4am trying toget your peg tube flushes done on...

  9. Accreditation

    frankie,RN replied to sebig001's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i did reseach texas tech when looking for an rn-bsn school. it definitely is regionally accredited. i do believe the others are as well but dont quote me on it. but this day in age with the invention...

  10. American Sentinel?

    frankie,RN replied to Crux1024's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i did a little research. national accredited schools will accept transcripts from regionally accredited schools but not vice versa. so if you ever decide to go back to school, you may have a hard time...

  11. The Passive-Aggressive Coworker

    frankie,RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey!!- just because I'm passive-aggressive doesn't mean someone isn't out to get me. I'm sorry, I couldnt resist. Great article. our favorite term on the floor is that they purposely try to "sabotage"...

  12. American Sentinel?

    frankie,RN replied to Crux1024's topic in Online Distance Learning

    im not sure, but i think "regional accreditation" may be just as important as ccne accreditation. but maybe someone else can clarify that one. good luck with your

  13. It's sort of a bummer with some of these aids

    frankie,RN replied to ldiva0808's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    most facilities that ive worked at have a policy that vitals have to be in within two hours. i dont care about what the next nurse thinks, but i would be terrified to think of a patient/resident going...

  14. I'm studying for Micro through Excelsior College. Does anyone have any pointers?

    frankie,RN replied to cocohd's topic in Excelsior College

    i used TCN for micro.did pretty good. good luck to

  15. How much information of a patient does your agency give you before you accept a case?

    frankie,RN replied to 50kn's topic in Private Duty

    i usually get a full report prior to going to the home. but they usually dont tell you about bedbugs, roaches,

  16. Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

    frankie,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I dont want to get into the specifics of it, but I'm starting to notice a pattern. i've worked nightshift for years and regardless of who i'm working for my supervisor ALWAYS calls me 3hours after my...

  17. Tomorrow

    frankie,RN replied to vampymegs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to

  18. Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

    frankie,RN replied to frankie,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, schools's out. my phone is off this morning. I'm in bed with my wall calender next to me, just in case. cell phone doesnt have holidays on it. thanks to all for your advice. love the one about...

  19. Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

    frankie,RN replied to frankie,RN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks to all for your advice. i must admit though, I answer the phone because I'm worried they may have a question pertaining to something that may have happened related to my shift. I swore after...

  20. Everyone is getting into nursing these days...

    frankie,RN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Congratulations on yourwin andyour new

  21. I had a terrible day at school today... Accused and feel awful.

    frankie,RN replied to jval's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i dont believe it is right to force someone to feel as if they have to "rat" others out in front of their faces. thats not how it works in the real world. if she wanted to compare it to elder...

  22. ZOMBIE

    frankie,RN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    What is this "social life" thing you speak

  23. Chronicity is next for me....

    frankie,RN replied to Peterjoy93's topic in Excelsior College

    Know your ear and eye anatomy and disorders, if I can recall directly. Peds stuff too. Good luck to

  24. Transition to Registered Professional Nurse Role Exam

    frankie,RN replied to PaParamedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Congratulations.:)

  25. Transition to Registered Professional Nurse Role Exam

    frankie,RN replied to PaParamedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Good luck on your test. I would definitely review your practice exams again. Sometimes the questions are on the exam, reworded tho. Know different theorists and what they