RED1984 BSN, RN, EMT-P

ER / Critical Care

It’s a beautiful day to save lives...

Member

  • Content

    370

  • Visitors

    10,125

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    17

All Content by RED1984

  1. RED1984

    13 month Bsn for $9000? Whats the catch?

    RED1984 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Our ADN program doesn't require history. English comp 1 is part of the program, but not English comp 2. "Around here"???? I'm in Texas, where are
  2. RED1984

    Anybody else feeling like this?

    RED1984 replied to idancecullen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, in our Nursing program you have to average >75% so the >70% seems legitimate. I find that for studying, memorize what needs to be memorized (lab values, normal vitals, dosage calculation...
  3. RED1984

    13 month Bsn for $9000? Whats the catch?

    RED1984 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Like UTA is 13 months and under $9000 for RN-BSN but there is pre-reqs.... Like statistics, history, English comp, government etc etc etc and you have to be a licensed RN as well
  4. RED1984

    13 month Bsn for $9000? Whats the catch?

    RED1984 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That doesn't make any sense. You can't earn a BSN in 13 months without doing pre-reqs. Even RN-BSN programs have core curriculum (pre reqs) that have to be completed before beginning the program....
  5. RED1984

    Don't have that much prereq's left. Taking only 2 classes this semester. Bad?

    RED1984 replied to caeduss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are these pre-reqs for an ADN or BSN? If its for ADN, start working on your core curriculum for your
  6. RED1984

    How do you "keep up"?

    RED1984 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    Lecture power points. Study guide (that goes with the texts). I don't read the chapters, I look at /read the charts, diagrams, highlights etc. within the chapters and focus on nursing...
  7. RED1984

    Food in the ER

    RED1984 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/stories/2012/february/19/hospitals-demand-payment-upfront-from-er-patients.aspx I knew I wasn't crazy.... I remember hearing about this and probably why I assumed that...
  8. RED1984

    Food in the ER

    RED1984 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    I am from BC, Canada, where as far as I can remember- healthcare is a service rather than a business. I'm in Texas now and it's been an eye opener! Especially when I brought my son to the ER and ended...
  9. RED1984

    Food in the ER

    RED1984 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Nope, not being ironic. And I have a grasp on healthcare and economics, thanks :) Patients pay for the ER services (which are EXPENSIVE) one way or another and I don't think a $5 meal is denting the...
  10. RED1984

    Food in the ER

    RED1984 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    I see where you're coming from... Especially with regard to the family members. I'm still a nursing student and have not had the pleasure of working with the type of patients described in your post....
  11. RED1984

    Food in the ER

    RED1984 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Hmmmm some of y'all are acting like these patients are asking for food of of your plates!! They are your patients and if they are cleared by the Dr to eat then why not call dietary and get some food...
  12. RED1984

    CRNE ending, NCLEX beginning

    RED1984 replied to eeff's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Kp- the answers to your questions are here http://www.cno.org/Global/new/NCLEX/Canadia_NCLEX_FAQs_toPost.pdf Thanks
  13. RED1984

    Is Mandatory DNP by 2015 a Done Deal?

    RED1984 replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Vida is a pre-nursing student.... I wonder where she got all this information from??? I read through her post and thought "whaaaaaat?" Then looked at her profile and was like "oh, ok" :) I'm by no...
  14. RED1984

    American LPN moving to Ontario

    RED1984 replied to sdg13's topic in Immigration Advice

    I'm a dual citizen (Canada/USA) so I don't have any visa issues.... And therefore, don't know the requirements pertaining to education for acquiring a
  15. RED1984

    American LPN moving to Ontario

    RED1984 replied to sdg13's topic in Immigration Advice

    The minimum education for an RN in Canada is not a BSN. I've been in contact with the CRNBC and they review each case individually. I'm currently in an ADN program and sent them the programs info...
  16. RED1984

    CRNE ending, NCLEX beginning

    RED1984 replied to eeff's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    * I'm a Dual citizen (Canada/USA) completing my nursing education (RN) in the USA and moving back to BC afterwards, that's why I contacted the CRNBC
  17. RED1984

    CRNE ending, NCLEX beginning

    RED1984 replied to eeff's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I contacted the CRNBC back in December asking about the NCLEX and the cross border acceptability (ie if I take the NCLEX in the USA do I have to retake it in Canada) ... Here is their response: As we...
  18. RED1984

    Navarro College Nursing 2013

    RED1984 replied to amac77's topic in Texas Nursing

    WooHoo!! Congrats Josh!! I don't agree that it's as hard as you're making it out to be though stop scaring them LOL We just finished our first year and I still had time for family, kid, vacations,...
  19. RED1984

    Navarro College Nursing 2013

    RED1984 replied to amac77's topic in Texas Nursing

    Jherford- I'm pretty sure they got into he RN program. I just completed my first year @Navarro ADN program. Don't get discouraged (I know it's hard not to!!) a lot of alternates got in last year and...
  20. RED1984

    Navarro College Nursing 2013

    RED1984 replied to amac77's topic in Texas Nursing

    Make sure to check your email on your computer! I was checking constantly on my iPhone and panicking because everyone else got their emails and it had been in my inbox for hours :) I suppose all the...
  21. RED1984

    Has anyone taken A&P 1 or 2 with the University of Phoenix online?

    RED1984 replied to Vanessa7227's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm sorry, it was a few years ago now, and I can't remember!! I know A&P 1 was the 1st half of the textbook, and A&P 2 was the 2nd half. I'm pretty sure it was divided anatomy (1) and...
  22. RED1984

    US- RN planning to transfer to Canada

    RED1984 replied to aubreytherese's topic in International Nursing

    https://www.crnbc.ca/Registration/Lists/RegistrationResources/NCLEXCommunique2013winter.pdf here's a link to the 1st NCLEX Communique newsletter
  23. RED1984

    US- RN planning to transfer to Canada

    RED1984 replied to aubreytherese's topic in International Nursing

    You're welcome :) I will update this thread whenever I receive correspondence from them... May as well keep everyone in the
  24. RED1984

    US- RN planning to transfer to Canada

    RED1984 replied to aubreytherese's topic in International Nursing

    And Scoobygang.... Make sure to apply (permanent residence, citizenship, work permit) to Canada Immigration ASAP. The process is painstakingly drawn out and slow. BEST OF
  25. RED1984

    US- RN planning to transfer to Canada

    RED1984 replied to aubreytherese's topic in International Nursing

    (I asked if the NCLEX-RN would have to be re-written again, once I move back to Canada. I am a dual citizen, CDN USA and obtaining my nursing education and license in Texas....) This was the response...