TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Mom, FT Night Shift With Nursing School?

    TheCommuter replied to Soon2b1Nurse's topic in General Students

    Moved to our Student forum for more
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    If I cannot get into a university should I look into private schools to get my BSN

    TheCommuter replied to hollycamillex3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This rings true especially in California, where the OP is located. It is one of the most impacted states with regards to nursing programs.I know of reputable schools outside California that would...
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    What to expect

    TheCommuter replied to AngieBangie's topic in General Students

    Peoples' nursing school experiences will vary depending on their degree of intellectual horsepower, coping mechanisms, and lifestyles outside of school. Academically inclined students will probably...
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    Essay

    TheCommuter replied to MZNANA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome to Allnurses.com! What are your thoughts on this question and how were you going to answer it? The school's admissions committee wants your original views and
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    Help!! FNP vs Psych NP Track Berks County, PA

    TheCommuter replied to EagerNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Welcome! We have moved your thread to our Student NP forum for more responses. Good luck to you.
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    Carolinas College of Health Sciences Nursing 2017

    TheCommuter replied to Appvd's topic in School, College Programs

    We moved your thread to our Student
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    Transition

    TheCommuter replied to berry98wild's topic in General Nursing

    I work from home as an RN case manager for a major insurance company. I feel that the job itself is not terribly invigorating, but the flexibility, autonomy, and lack of stress cannot be
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    If I cannot get into a university should I look into private schools to get my BSN

    TheCommuter replied to hollycamillex3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum for more
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    PICU patient returning or going straight to PICU versus PACU

    TheCommuter replied to debberslnc's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Moved to the PICU forum for more
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    wgu prelicensure BSN

    TheCommuter replied to mimi171's topic in Western Governors University

    Welcome! Your thread has been moved to our Western Governors University forum. Good luck to you.
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    Confused CNA

    TheCommuter replied to Redross's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a CNA you will frequently change diapers and briefs, empty and clean bedpans, perform incontinent care (read: wipe patients' butts), and occasionally change clothes or sheets that are stained with...
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    Ten week summer courses

    TheCommuter replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student
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    How Long are Prereqs for RN?

    TheCommuter replied to Drizzle203's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some nursing programs require about two years (a.k.a. 60 semester hours) worth of prerequisite coursework and others require far less. Meanwhile, other programs do not require any prerequisites. The...
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    Can you become an RN at age 19?

    TheCommuter replied to Drizzle203's topic in General Students

    One of our site moderators (Esme12) became an associate degree RN at age 18. However, she graduated nursing school in the late 1970s. An 18-year-old RN would be exceedingly rare in today's
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    LPN ignoring staff

    TheCommuter replied to certifiedna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You could always ask the LPN if there is any specific reason he has decided to ignore you. It is better than guessing and attempting to interpret his behavior. After all, only he knows why he is doing...
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    I am missing something obvious?

    TheCommuter replied to missmollie's topic in Patient Medications

    When I worked on the floor at a specialty hospital, the providers avoided prescribing Zofran because it is tremendously
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    TheCommuter replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    You do not need to do anything wrong during the probationary period in order for your employment to be terminated.If management develops a gut feeling or impression that you will be a poor fit for the...
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    First time doing CPR/losing a patient

    TheCommuter replied to LilianGrace's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are using the word 'resident,' I assume this was an elderly person at a nursing home or assisted living facility. Correct me if my assumption is incorrect. Compassion and Support -...
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    TheCommuter replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, have worked in subacute rehab settings in the past. This leads me to an afterthought that I wish to share.LTC/SNF/subacute rehab facilities tend to be chronically hard-up on staffing and have...
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    TheCommuter replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    In an at-will employment situation, a worker's employment can be terminated at any time for basically any reason that does not fall under an E.O.E. category such as race, religion, national origin or...
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    NCLEX eligibility foreign graduate

    TheCommuter replied to Chagota88's topic in Nurse Registration

    We moved your thread to our Nurse Registration
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    Dallas Nursing Institute LVN 2017

    TheCommuter replied to ms.gina's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Welcome! We moved your thread to our LPN/LVN Student forum. Good luck to
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    I want to quit first RN job after a few weeks.

    TheCommuter replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing

    The "jeopardizing my license" mantra is extremely exaggerated. Most nurses who have had their licensure censured or revoked were involved in diversion, theft, intemperate use of drugs and/or alcohol,...
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    TheCommuter replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy nursing for the flexible scheduling, career mobility, income, and opportunities for educational advancement. I dislike interaction with patients, families, coworkers, management,...
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    Salary and opinions on BSN degrees.

    TheCommuter replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Here is our Military Nursing forum...good luck to