TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    CRNA after NP masters

    TheCommuter replied to simbaman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to our Student registered Nurse Anesthetist forum for more
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    How long for RN to BSN?

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

    If your question is being directed toward me, I completed the RN to BSN program through Western Governors
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    How long for RN to BSN?

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

    I completed an online RN-to-BSN program in approximately 10 months while working 36 to 48 hours per week (three to four 12 hour night shifts each week). I started the program in May 2014 and was...
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    Is the Baby Boomer Generation not going to get good care?

    TheCommuter replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People go into nursing because it remains an alluring career pathway for those of us who come from backgrounds that entailed poorly-paid unskilled or semiskilled labor.I've worked at McDonald's,...
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    LPN just under a year & feel like I don't know anything. Help.

    TheCommuter replied to takem46's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Only three things will cause you to build your current fund of knowledge: 1. Active learning of new pearls of wisdom 2. The confidence to ask questions when unsure 3. The passage of
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    Interested in getting an NP

    TheCommuter replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP forum for more
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    License in different state

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

    To obtain an Illinois LPN license, you will need to visit the Illinois Board of Nursing website and follow the directions on submitting an application to receive licensure by
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    Job interview ethics...

    TheCommuter replied to emmafrancis's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I concur. If a manager attempts to block my attempt to laterally transfer, I will remain in that department as long as it takes to secure employment elsewhere. Thus, the manager's attempts to keep me...
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    Is the Baby Boomer Generation not going to get good care?

    TheCommuter replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can totally agree with you on Americans' cultural views regarding death and dying issues. To put it bluntly, we dwell in a death-defying, death-denying society. I have written about this issue in...
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    Los angeles pierce college Rn program for fall 2017

    TheCommuter replied to purple_010's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to our Colleges
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    72 on the teas; but am undaunted.

    TheCommuter replied to J.J 1's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Moved to the TEAS Exam
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    Routes to obtaining your BSN?

    TheCommuter replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Although I started as an LPN, it is unnecessary. There are multiple ways to obtain a BSN degree:1. Enroll in a university and complete the BSN in four to five years. If you do this, there's no need to...
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    care plan

    TheCommuter replied to MMcnab's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to the Nursing Student Assistance
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    Routes to obtaining your BSN?

    TheCommuter replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started as an LPN/LVN (licensed practical nurse), which is a one-year program in many states. Afterward, I completed a 14-month LPN-to-ADN (associate degree in nursing) bridge program and earned my...
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    Does it matter where you get your associates?

    TheCommuter replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    College rankings usually do not matter in the nursing profession. It is not as if you are pursuing business or law, where the school's ranking can make or break your nascent career before it even...
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    Family member died in the hospital...too many questions

    TheCommuter replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I am so very sorry for your loss. Having lost a parent six weeks ago, I know firsthand about the constant rumination, questions and "what-ifs" that occur after events of this nature.I...
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    HELP - falsely accused for diversion of meds

    TheCommuter replied to aberg22's topic in General Nursing

    You are permitted to secure employment unless you have received a formal board order that dictates that you cannot work.Generally speaking, you are innocent until deemed guilty, even with state boards...
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    WGU - BSN online, legit?

    TheCommuter replied to Amiiiracle's topic in Western Governors University

    I earned my online BSN degree through WGU two years ago (March 2015). My experience with WGU was pleasant. It took me $5800 in tuiuion/fees and 10 months to earn the 34 credits that I needed in order...
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    Work as a BSN RN

    TheCommuter replied to Plumrose15153's topic in General Students

    You can work as a CNA, patient care technician (PCT), home health aide, sitter, or group home direct care worker. You can also work a variety of jobs that do not entail direct patient care....
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    Kaplan Integrated Test

    TheCommuter replied to ren09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to the Nursing Student Assistance
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    HELP - falsely accused for diversion of meds

    TheCommuter replied to aberg22's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Allnurses.com Inc...I am so sorry this is happening to you. Unfortunately, we do not have crystal balls to tell you what will happen. We can only speculate and conjecture at this point.If...
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    Got fired for a medication error

    TheCommuter replied to Sonyab's topic in Patient Medications

    OP is in
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    Fleet enema for a confused dementia patient

    TheCommuter replied to Sjade's topic in Patient Medications

    Moved to the Patient Medications forum for more
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    How long does it takes a 11-7 nurse to pass medication.

    TheCommuter replied to debbyw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my case it was mostly controlled release narcotic medications that were scheduled every 8 hours for midnight, 0800 and 1600 (e.g. Oxycontin, MS Contin). The occasional nebulizer treatment was also...
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    To file a formal complaint or not?

    TheCommuter replied to Nurseeee's topic in General Nursing

    If this were my mother or father, I would file the formal complaint. Do not get me wrong...I would not do it to get the nurse who made the mistake into trouble. The point of the formal complaint would...