Even people who are trained through University programs in different countries can't just come to the U.S. And practice as a nurse. They have to take a couple additional classes and sit for the NCLEX before they can practice. Nursing is definitely ha...
sraeh88 replied to LuvTheNurse's topic in Geriatric
Do not be so hard on yourself. Everyone makes medical errors at some point in their career. What most people don't realize is that although the individual does play a role in it, there is a system flaw or breakdown that has failed you, the nurse. Mis...
sraeh88 replied to AllSmiles225's topic in Post Graduate
That was the predicament I was in as well. I chose Excelsior Colleges MSN with a specialization in nursing education program. It is affordable and I am just about finished with it and it was a great investment and I absolutely loved the program. Plus...
sraeh88 replied to CastMemberR's topic in Pre-Nursing
Sounds about right. I had anatomy and physiology which included the lab and lecture. I had class mon thru Thursday, four hours long and then mon through Saturday, sometimes Saturday I would study for eight hours. I ended up with a B+
I agree that it is within our scope of practice to hold a medication based on our assessments. Of course document why you held it and depending on the medication, just update the physician to cover your own self.
I would be concerned that the physician is allowing the patient to stay in rapid afib with RVR. Despite the patient being asymptomatic, the tachycardia can cause other problems such as stroke and not allowing the patient's organza to get the full amo...
Gravity with a pressure bag. A lot of organizations are doing away with "gravity" boluses due to the theoretical possibly of an air embolism, of course rare. Some nurses are more comfortable using a pump for a fluid bolus.
Hi, I was just wondering if someone could tell me about the MSN nurse educator program at Excelsior---positives, drawbacks, amount of time invested per day/week and how the testing works! I would be so grateful!!! Thank you, S-Rae
Great, I was a little skeptical but I am now exciting, thanks! And yes, the military rates are great! Does your GI Bill pay all of your tuition? Oh one other thing--- where do you get your books from?
I have not done an online class before but I am familiar with how they run. Thank you for the information-- and congrats on the 4.0. So I am assuming you like their MSN program?