TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

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

    In LTC subacute/rehab, time management is imperative. As cold as this sounds, be mindful that the subacute residents are not your personal friends. Though you should always be kind and treat...
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    Relocation assistance

    TheCommuter replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center is a busy acute care hospital in the isolated border town of Eagle Pass, TX, about three hours from San Antonio. Due to perpetual problems with attracting and...
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    Is Six College Courses Manageable?

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

    First of all, six college courses normally represents 18 credits. Students successfully complete six courses per semester with regularity. Therefore, managing six college courses is apparently not a...
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    We are not slaves someone please tell the doctors !!

    TheCommuter replied to Samah1992's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I concur. We cannot control other peoples' behaviors; however, we can control our responses to their behaviors. This is the key to workplace interpersonal relations.Nobody can "make you mad." Rather,...
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    Struggling with what goes on around me.

    TheCommuter replied to jaicu's topic in Critical Care

    Moved to our Critical Care Nursing forum for more
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    We are not slaves someone please tell the doctors !!

    TheCommuter replied to Samah1992's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally agree that some doctors are testy. Many physicians lack basic interpersonal skills when interacting with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Nonetheless, perhaps I am somewhat...
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    Not sure if Nursing is for me?

    TheCommuter replied to guest723's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will not know if nursing is a suitable career for you until you actually work as a licensed nurse for a year or two. Enjoyment (of lack thereof) of prerequisite and/or nursing coursework is not a...
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    My Experience With The Four-Day Live Hurst Review For NCLEX

    TheCommuter posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Let me start by disclosing some background information to enable readers to paint a mental picture. I completed a 12-month LVN program back in late 2005 and passed the NCLEX-PN with the minimum of 85...
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    CNA: CA to NJ. Issue with Reciprocity

    TheCommuter replied to irishgirl0821's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome! We moved your thread to our CNA forum for more
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    Roseman pass/fail needs to change to actual PGA grade!!!

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

    Welcome...we moved your thread to our Student
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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

    9 findings on how baby boomers' health compares to earlier generations As Horseshoe previously mentioned, much of this may be related to SES. The healthiest states for older adults are concentrated in...
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    responsabiities of registered nurse in relation to code of ethics?

    TheCommuter replied to soufie1no's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to the Nursing Student Assistance
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    IPN nurse facing discrimination!

    TheCommuter replied to pate1970uk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    IPN stands for intervention program for nurses. Most state boards of nursing require nurses who have been accused of impaired practice and/or intemperate substance use to successfully complete
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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

    I had 68 residents back when I worked the 11 to 7 shift.There was one light medication pass at midnight and a larger one at 6:00am. It took about 90 minutes to complete the midnight med pass (from...
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    Nurse ethics

    TheCommuter replied to Desiree1816's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to the Nursing Student Assistance
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    Am here working but I want to be update with a new job

    TheCommuter replied to Melissa williams's topic in International Nursing

    Moved to the International Nursing
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    ER nurses

    TheCommuter replied to FlyRN23's topic in Emergency

    Moved to the Emergency Nursing forum to elicit input from ER
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    Is walking away from patient care worth it?

    TheCommuter replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have no regrets about making my stage-left exit from the realm of bedside nursing. The precise reason I enjoy my desk position so much is because I no longer perform patient care. I do not miss the...
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    Cried during interview. Did I ruin my chances?

    TheCommuter replied to marrr123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I do not think you ruined your chances. Our repertoire of emotions is a major part of what makes us human. On another note, my lack of emotional display often kills my chances of obtaining the job...
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    General studies degree?

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

    If all you need is three affordable credits, I do not see the harm in earning this
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    national university San Diego reviews

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

    Moved to our Colleges forum for more
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    Online MSN at Univeristy of Texas Arlington or Grand Canyon University??

    TheCommuter replied to BMendez91's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Duplicate threads have been
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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

    Here's the main caveat...none of the indigent Boomer LTC/assisted living residents are paying a dime for their residences. Medicaid (a.k.a. the taxpayer) covers the full cost of an assisted living...
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    RN-BSN and ADN-BSN Easy?

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

    To whom are you asking this
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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

    You also have a really salient point.A large number of the unhealthy, chronically sick Baby Boomer nursing home residents and personal care group home residents in my area do come from lower SES...