mind_body_soul RN

mind_body_soul RN

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  1. What am I qualified to do? OTHER THAN FLOOR NURSING!!

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Shackna13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Home Health might be good for you - there's lots of flexibility on how you can structure your day. And home health is all about teaching patients and family members. Your year of floor nursing...

  2. Transcript Evaluation

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Emmi7's topic in Western Governors University

    I have to complete 40 CUs. 9 of those CUs should be super easy for me to clear as I took those classes in the past but WGU didn't accept them for transfer. Hoping to be done in 2 terms

  3. Transcript Evaluation

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Emmi7's topic in Western Governors University

    Ok my last transcript was received by WGU on Friday 10/31. My evaluation was completed and emailed to me this morning

  4. Thinking seriously about RN to BSN

    mind_body_soul RN replied to VivianWhite's topic in Western Governors University

    I need 40 and was told 3.5 terms if I do the minimum hours per term. My enrollment counselor thinks I can realistically complete 40 CUs in 2 terms because I have done 18-19 hours in a semester at...

  5. Starting January 1st

    mind_body_soul RN replied to peanut2011's topic in Western Governors University

    Well my enrollment counselor called me today and January 1st is full Then an hour later, my transcript evaluation results were emailed to me. I have 40 CUs to complete, 9 of which I have taken...

  6. Transcript Evaluation

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Emmi7's topic in Western Governors University

    Oh wow. My enrollment counselor said 2-3 WEEKS. I am hoping it's closer to 2-3 days. I am anxious to see which classes I will receive credit

  7. Starting January 1st

    mind_body_soul RN replied to peanut2011's topic in Western Governors University

    I am anticipating a January 1st start date too. I am waiting for my transcript eval to be completed so I have no clue how many CUs I will have to complete. I have over 130 college credits so I am...

  8. Financial Aid and WGU

    mind_body_soul RN replied to nursejoy1's topic in Western Governors University

    You could easily find out by filling out the FAFSA. After you fill it out, there is an estimate of Pell grant eligibility, loan eligibility,

  9. Do you have both nursing home and home health experience?

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Janis Joplin's topic in Home Health

    I prefer home health. I felt like a pill vending machine in LTC. In home health I actually get to help most of my patients get better. I have time to spend with them to actually do teaching. I make...

  10. Pediatric PDN skills are not "marketable"?

    mind_body_soul RN replied to GlossyViolet's topic in Private Duty

    This is just my opinion, but any job skills are marketable. Most hiring managers these days are more concerned with the degree you hold, your personality, and your people skills. With PDN experience...

  11. Buying VS. making drug cards; need advice

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Burno's topic in General Students

    As a recent student, I had to write out my own drug cards during my first two semesters. Sometimes I had to write out 30+ drug cards in one day, depending on the patient I was assigned. I was...

  12. Are they still giving out incentives for nurses?

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was offered two jobs in different states that both offered sign-on

  13. Pressure ulcers urgh

    mind_body_soul RN replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If things are really that bad, you need to bring it up to the DON or administrator. I am sure it would pique their interest as pressure ulcers cost the facility money. Sounds as if some CNAs aren't...

  14. Immobile med carts

    mind_body_soul RN replied to horrorxgirl's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Whoa, if you didn't say PA I would have asked if we worked at the same facility. Immobile med carts, as previous posters have stated, are not only inconvenient for the nurse, but also unsafe. I...

  15. Defensive/CYA charting

    mind_body_soul RN replied to HoneyBeGood's topic in General Nursing

    Never chart "patient found...", that implies they were lost. Also don't chart that somebody fell unless you witnessed it. Never chart that an incident report was completed. Never chart opinions, just...

  16. What bag/attire/organization???

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Misstia's topic in Home Health

    Ick! As a soon-to-be new home health nurse, the thought of taking home little hitchhikers like roaches, bed bugs, scabies and lice thoroughly creeps me

  17. Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired!- Medication Errors

    mind_body_soul RN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    We were taught TRAMPED (same as above with the addition of Expiration date and

  18. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    mind_body_soul RN replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SlinkyheadRN I also tested on the 21st with 75 questions, passed per the PVT, and my license was posted yesterday. Congratulations to you! It is still so surreal to

  19. Pearson says I passed still no license from NM

    mind_body_soul RN replied to nm_alamo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my NCLEX yesterday. A classmate called the NM BON and discovered that they are down one clerk which is why applicants are waiting longer than usual for ATTs and license numbers to post. I guess...

  20. Pearson says I passed still no license from NM

    mind_body_soul RN replied to nm_alamo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    nm_alamo did you get your license

  21. Do you apply to only new grad positions?

    mind_body_soul RN replied to remotefuse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My job said "1 year acute care RN experience required" and I was hired as a new grad with only 8 months of LPN experience. There are opportunities out there if employers are desperate and/or you are...

  22. Starting in Home Health

    mind_body_soul RN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi All, A little background: I have 8 months of LTC/SNF experience as an LPN (RN and LPN roles are the same minus an occasional IV antibiotic). I graduated with my ADN in December and I will take the...

  23. Starting in Home Health

    mind_body_soul RN replied to mind_body_soul RN's topic in Home Health

    Very helpful, thank

  24. Interview Advice

    mind_body_soul RN replied to MyiaKelli's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats! I didn't have any specific skills questions or nursing scenarios in any of my three job interviews this past week, they were all interpersonal skills and personality type questions. Most of...

  25. advice need in Tx

    mind_body_soul RN replied to thachik_2013's topic in Home Health

    Welcome! Hope they offer you the position