TheCommuter BSN, RN

Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych

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    Discharge Celebrations/Recognition

    TheCommuter replied to RNikkiF's topic in Rehabilitation

    I worked at a rehabilitation hospital for six years. On discharge day (D-Day), staff rang a large brass bell as the patient exited the floor to go home. Congratulations and well wishes were verbalized...
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    Weight loss for nurses

    TheCommuter replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. Severely overweight and obese people can usually lose weight just fine. However, they normally cannot keep it off for the long term without a drastic tool such as bariatric surgery.Without...
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    Nursing school steps

    TheCommuter replied to Kristyj_05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We moved your thread to our Pre-Nursing Student forum:
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    Fau gpa

    TheCommuter replied to bluescrubs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to our Pre-Nursing Student forum:
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    Education Conspiracy

    TheCommuter replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is correct...because most other countries already require their RNs to be educated at the baccalaureate (BSN) degree level. Thus, in regards to nursing education in other countries, no...
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    Education Conspiracy

    TheCommuter replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For some context, I started as an LVN before earning an ASN degree. I completed an online BSN a couple of years ago. Some nurses perform more optimally than others. However, I do not think it has much...
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    Weight loss for nurses

    TheCommuter replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an invigorating blurb from an obesity medicine physician who insists that no one is ever cured of obesity. Obesity can go into remission with weight loss to a normal size, but the once-obese...
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    Inconsiderate Co-workers/Shift Change

    TheCommuter replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Though this is an older thread that has been resurrected from a 3-year-old slumber, I will comment because the topic remains relevant. Coworkers' tardiness is one of the reasons I left long term care...
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    Study nursing in the Philippines or in US?

    TheCommuter replied to pizzaislyf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Doctors are educated and trained under the medical model of care provision, whereas nurses are educated and trained using the nursing model. If you want to be a doctor, pursue an undergraduate degree...
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    Is my name Winston?

    TheCommuter replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ahhh...I remember those days as if they happened yesterday. When I was a new LVN in early 2006, my first job was at a nursing home on the 3 to 11pm shift. I forgot to add the fact that I only...
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    appeal letter

    TheCommuter replied to Dashia's topic in General Students

    Moved to our Student forum for more
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    Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    TheCommuter replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here you go... :) Paid Time Off |
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    US BSN RN Case Managment Nurse wants to immigrate to Australia

    TheCommuter replied to druryds's topic in Immigration Advice

    Moved to the Advice on Immigration forum for more
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    Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    TheCommuter replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    There are no laws regarding PTO, at least in the U.S. The issuance and usage of PTO falls under individual company policies. Heck, no employer in the U.S. is even required to offer PTO to workers. PTO...
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    ;( Just got accepted into NP school but I am hep b positive

    TheCommuter replied to Imsadrightnow's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP forum.
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    I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    TheCommuter replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moved to the First Year After Licensure
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    What you wish you would have known...

    TheCommuter replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I would have known how sick and plagued the healthcare industry is in the U.S. I wish I would have understood the nuanced politics that influence workplace interactions. I wish I would have...
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    New grad in CVOR

    TheCommuter replied to CVORnurse123's topic in Operating Room

    Moved to the Operating Room Nursing
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    What do you think about BSN?

    TheCommuter replied to DNTcode's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Some nurses are better than others...but it normally has nothing to do with the type of degree they hold. Other factors such as work ethic, competence, proficiency in procedural skills, good...
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    ADN in 2016 completely useless?

    TheCommuter replied to Mr.Care's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your statement applies to the NYC nursing employment market, but not necessarily many other job markets in the U.S. Associate degree nurses with no experience are still being hired, just not where you...
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    Where do i go from here!!!

    TheCommuter replied to Mayday#1's topic in Nursing Career

    Same here...I am an introvert with a reserved personality. I have a handful of close, deep friendships rather than a multitude of casual friendships because I prefer my connections with others to be...
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    Best place to work for TX? Must be New Grad friendly

    TheCommuter replied to lili akim's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for 11 years. My advice is to not relocate here until you have earned your BSN degree and accrued some more work experience. With an associate degree...
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    Where do i go from here!!!

    TheCommuter replied to Mayday#1's topic in Nursing Career

    Not everyone has the social skills to connect with people on a deeper level and make friends. Meeting people in adulthood and actually making the connection click into something more meaningful is an...
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    Is lvn school hard?

    TheCommuter replied to Roxy0881's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Is the LVN program tough? If you ask five different people, you will probably receive five different answers. A student's perception of whether the program is 'tough' depends on his/her intellectual...
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    Washing scrubs?

    TheCommuter replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

    I never had the problem of lingering perspiration after washing scrubs. However, I have an active lifestyle outside of work that involves running 30+ miles per week. I sweat profusely in my...