XmasShopperRN

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  1. Anyone else starting RN-to-BSN on 7/1?

    XmasShopperRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    In addition to the message board and other resources on the WGU student portal, I was hoping to meet and chat with other RN-to-BSN students who also will be starting on 7/1 to see how you're getting...

  2. CSC1

    XmasShopperRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I finalized my first term with my mentor yesterday, and I'm starting out with CSC1 (Nutrition). I was hoping to get feedback from anyone who's finished or currently taking the class about what I'm in...

  3. CSC1

    XmasShopperRN replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I have my objective assessment scheduled for this Thursday. I took my pre assessment about 1.5 weeks ago with an 81%. My mentor keeps saying that the objective assessment tends to be more difficult...

  4. WGU MSN Leadership & Management

    XmasShopperRN replied to ackiepieRN's topic in Western Governors University

  5. Has anyone used a loan to pay for western govenors?

    XmasShopperRN replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

    Have you completed a 2013-2014 FAFSFA application? The financial aid process was a little tedious, but not all that bad. For an 8/1 start date you'll need to have payment arrangements finalized by...

  6. New ER nurse...is there any hope for me?!?!

    XmasShopperRN replied to MereSanity's topic in Emergency

    Also, place the limb in a dependent position and let gravity help you out once you've spotted a vein and are getting set up. And reassure the pt's who question your IV skills that you're just looking...

  7. Transcript Evaluation

    XmasShopperRN replied to Bortaz's topic in Western Governors University

  8. Is anyone out there having such a hard time with WGU?

    XmasShopperRN replied to E2NURSE's topic in Western Governors University

    E2NURSE, I don't start until 7/1, but if it's any comfort to you, Biochemistry is supposed to be a performance assessment class. So while you'll have material to read and learn, it doesn't sound like...

  9. Anyone else starting RN-to-BSN on 7/1?

    XmasShopperRN replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Western Governors University

    nursehuffandpuff, what did you think about EWB orientation? I've done online classes before, but never an entire program. Hopefully the student portal, Task Stream, and all of the other WGU things are...

  10. University of Maryland Medical Center

    XmasShopperRN replied to CBPsychNurse's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If I'm not mistaken, with 2 yrs of RN experience, you would be considered a Clinical Nurse II at a base of 28/hr I think. Depending on how the unit is structured, you could also be looking a shift...

  11. Anyone else starting RN-to-BSN on 7/1?

    XmasShopperRN replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Western Governors University

  12. What are the Requirements for the RN-BSN Program

    XmasShopperRN replied to russki1313's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi russki, as of 2 days ago, I've gotten through all of the transcript evaluation and financial aide stuff, so I'm all set to start the RN to BSN at WGU on 7/1. How many credits can transfer is...

  13. Applied today, we'll see what happens

    XmasShopperRN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Western Governors University

    I start the the RN to BSN on 7/1. Your statistics has to be current (taken within the past 5 yrs) to be considered for transfer. It sounds like you're going to have to take Biochemistry. Out of GE...

  14. Online RN-BSN Program WITH Clinical Component

    XmasShopperRN replied to catbox9's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not at all. I'm set to start their RN-to-BSN program 7/1, and what helped make my final decision was WGU's awesome reputation. Out of many other online schools, WGU comes very highly recommended and...

  15. Clonidine patch for opioid withdrawl?

    XmasShopperRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    Interestingly enough, because of its sedative properties, clonidine actually has street

  16. No cardioversion due to risk of embolism?

    XmasShopperRN replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Probably not, but it seems as if my point has been mistaken. If a doctor's right, good nurses recognize that and don't seek out battles just for the sake of battling. My point is that nurses are...

  17. No cardioversion due to risk of embolism?

    XmasShopperRN replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    I don't think the OP was expressing anything other than frustration about a situation with which he or she disagreed. 9 times out of 10, when a nurse smells a rat, there's usually a rat. The last I...

  18. No cardioversion due to risk of embolism?

    XmasShopperRN replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

  19. Essential function of an ER nurse?

    XmasShopperRN posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The obvious come to mind: assessment, lifting, medication administration, documentation, education, etc. But in an environment in which it is commonplace for nursing technicians, paramedic students...

  20. Essential function of an ER nurse?

    XmasShopperRN replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    five_apples, I completely understand your point, and agree that sometimes there isn't anyone available to start an IV, draw blood, draw an ABG, etc. My issue was never that I couldn't do any of those...

  21. Biochemistry pre-req

    XmasShopperRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I'm in the process of figuring out which pre-reqs I'm going to need for WGU. Does WGU offer the classes, namely Biochemistry and any of the other classes that I just can't wait to start (sarcasm:o)?...

  22. Left handed nurses, med personnel

    XmasShopperRN replied to Vanfnp's topic in Emergency

    August 13th: Happy Left Handers

  23. Extremely BAD night...

    XmasShopperRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    I believe when administering epi IVP, the appropriate concentration is 1:10000. With SQ epi for allergic reactions, the standard adult dose is 0.3cc of 1:1000. But if the reaction is severe enough, IV...

  24. Just Interviewed for an ER job and have a question

    XmasShopperRN replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Emergency

    5 minutes, geez please tell me they were short answer or essay? The CEN only averages 1 min/question, but that's multiple choice. Best of luck to

  25. which route to take to be an ER nurse? please help

    XmasShopperRN replied to mandyd87's topic in Emergency

    I wish I had the foresight that you obviously have when I received my ASN in 2009. If I knew then what I know now, I would've pursued my BSN initially or immediately after my ASN. I agree that most...