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  1. Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

    tferdaise replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Let me just jump in here, as you know, Registry work here in Phx has dried up, I know many nurses who are signed up with three and four of them and still have a hard time getting their 36 hours. Have...

  2. RN vs. BSN

    tferdaise replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** respiratory therapy and physicians assistant come immediatly to mind. pa school is really a masters level program, most pa schools want you to have a undergrad degree before applying. rt's...

  3. Need advice on LPN program at Estrella Mountain Community College

    tferdaise replied to azmistie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    This is the beauty of research, you allow the data to speak for it's self. If only one research article only shows that BSN nurses make better nurses then I wouldn't believe the article. However,...

  4. Any LPN-BSN University of Phoenix students out there?

    tferdaise replied to AZMOMO2's topic in School, College Programs

    Sacramento is the only campus in Calif that offers the LVN to BSN program. Each state has it own admission requirement. The paperwork took about an hour, however, waiting for all the schools you...

  5. LPN to BSN at University of Phoenix

    tferdaise replied to tferdaise's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm currently in the MSN in Infomatics, one of the nice things about the MSN it is very flexible on what you can get certificated in. I will go with a CNS certificate when I'm all done either in...

  6. LPN to BSN at University of Phoenix

    tferdaise posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Im in this program, and will finish with my BSN in march of 2010, are there any other people in this program that would like to start a group to talk about some of he problems we

  7. LPN to BSN at University of Phoenix

    tferdaise replied to tferdaise's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I figured I would update, OK so I'm a little late. I graduated from UoP with my BSN and passed the boards... The LPN to BSN was tough, but it is do able... I'm currently working on my MSN, will be...

  8. LPNs being used as ADONs

    tferdaise replied to kelnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Each state has it's own State board that dictates what each level of nursing can do, here in Arizona an LPN can be a ADON of a SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility). It is not uncommon to have a LPN as ADON....

  9. RN vs. BSN

    tferdaise replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    When it comes to an education its a very personal thing, some people look at an undergrad as an accomplishment and a goal for them, no one can say getting a BSN or ADN is a right or wrong, however...

  10. RN vs. BSN

    tferdaise replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    More and More university's are offering Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) for people who have an undergrad in another discipline but wants to get into nursing. This is going to change nursing...

  11. RN vs. BSN

    tferdaise replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are ways of getting your student loan paid for and continue to work and make great money. Have your friend look into http://www.IHS.GOV She will have to work for them for 2 years, but they will...

  12. Roll Call

    tferdaise replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congrats...

  13. RN jobs in Austin

    tferdaise posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm looking to move to Austin,Tx with in a year, so I'm looking for info on wage in the city and which facility to look into and or avoid. I want to get back into the ER setting. Thanks

  14. RN jobs in Austin

    tferdaise replied to tferdaise's topic in Texas Nursing

    I want to transition into the ER or

  15. What were the gender ratios in your nursing classes?

    tferdaise replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you are looking to score while in Nursing school you are a fool. The amount of work and prep that goes into nursing school will keep you busy. Also you will have to work besides your fellow student...

  16. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    tferdaise replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thomas I have done corrections and yes, its tough to get the attitude changed. I have told the inmates I don't care when you did to get into prison, my job is make sure they do not get sicker. I never...

  17. Any LPN-BSN University of Phoenix students out there?

    tferdaise replied to AZMOMO2's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats on finishing school, when I enrolled in the LPN to BSN program one of he requirements was that you had to have been a LPN for a year. I highly recommend getting some time under belt. Good...

  18. New RN, already making mistakes

    tferdaise replied to lillystarrn's topic in General Nursing

    the standard of practice for a New Grad is to have a preceptor for up to 12 weeks. I can see why you are having a hard time. The hospital is setting you up to fail, not too sure where you live, but...

  19. reamed out for using soft wrist restraints

    tferdaise replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses need a course on how to talk to people.. It sounds like you did the right thing to keep the patient comforable and not to go into distress, Next time this nurse "yells" at you, you let...

  20. New RN, already making mistakes

    tferdaise replied to lillystarrn's topic in General Nursing

    FIrst off relax... Take a big deep breath, everybody makes mistakes, we do not learn unless we make mistakes. What I tell new grads is this, when you start getting that feeling of being overwhelmed,...

  21. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    tferdaise replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My Niece is MA, and at her work, a MA tells patients she is a nurse. I explained to my niece that MA is not a nurse and to tell patients she is, is a violation of Law. One of my biggest pet peeves is...

  22. After Taking The NCLEX...I Passed My 5th Time!

    tferdaise replied to Truly_Blessed_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats on passing.. my only advice for people who are about to take the nclex is pick one study resource, either hurst or kaplan. overload of information is not a good thing, i highly recommond...

  23. M.S. in different field to RN, then what's the best move?

    tferdaise replied to dj76's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Regarding degress, you shouldn't have a problem getting a job with your current Masters. To save the heartache, get your ADN RN, and you shouldnt have a problem getting aid. Having a Undergrad (what...

  24. Cna-lpn-adn-absn-bsn-msn-pa?

    tferdaise replied to acceleratedbsn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you are looking $, then working as a CNA isn't the way to go. Depending on where you live, CNA's make anywhere between $8-12/HR so to work and save money for LPN school doesn't make sense, as you...

  25. RN vs. BSN

    tferdaise replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The argument between the time it takes one to get their ADN vs BSN is a mood point. People say, it only takes 2 years to get a ADN but it take 4 years to get a BSN. This is not true, both degree's...