TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Is a Low hesi score okay?

    TheCommuter replied to Timbo117's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Your thread's been moved to our HESI Exam forum for more
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    new rn but not new grad...opinions?

    TheCommuter replied to NRS1124's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The level of confidence and poise exhibited by seasoned nurses will only come with time and experience. My advice is to keep learning, ask questions as needed, and realize that nobody is perfect.Good...
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    TEAS VI - failed :(

    TheCommuter replied to dreamnursing2's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Your thread's been moved to our TEAS Exam Help forum to elicit more replies. Good luck to
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    Sub-acute/Rehab advice & brainsheet?

    TheCommuter replied to cnisanrnnow's topic in Rehabilitation

    Also, you had asked about a brain sheet in your original post. Below is a link to some free brain sheets, some of which are applicable to subacute rehab. Report Sheet for Nurse to Use for Free |...
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    Georgetown University Online FNP Student Review

    TheCommuter replied to ashleyrosesf's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP
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    Sub-acute/Rehab advice & brainsheet?

    TheCommuter replied to cnisanrnnow's topic in Rehabilitation

    In the subacute/rehab setting, time management is imperative. As insensitive as it sounds, remember that the subacute residents are not our personal friends. While you should always be nice and...
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    Columbus State University- Traditional BSN 2017

    TheCommuter replied to FutureSRNA78's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to the Nursing Programs forum for more
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    Middle Georgia State University-Traditional BSN fall 2017

    TheCommuter replied to FutureSRNA78's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to the Nursing Programs
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    cgfns visa screen problems

    TheCommuter replied to shareet's topic in Nurse Registration

    Moved to the Nurse Registration forum for more
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    Things LTC Nurses wish EMTs and Paramedics would understand.

    TheCommuter replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    In my personal experience, the municipal fire/rescue EMS staff from the city fire department has generally been more professional and less testy than the EMTs/paramedics from the local private...
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    American Sentinel University vs Western Governors University

    TheCommuter replied to jlb7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It personally took me 10 months to complete WGU's online BSN program. I started in May 2014 and completed the degree in March 2015.The other contributor to this thread (featherzRN) completed WGU's...
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    PCT - was told I'm fired

    TheCommuter replied to Loveeea's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It is hard for some people to perform some honest introspection to determine why they may have not fit into a particular work environment that well. Nonetheless, it is time to look forward and move...
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    Things LTC Nurses wish EMTs and Paramedics would understand.

    TheCommuter replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    And besides, this particular emergency department's policy is to discontinue all IV lines that were not originally inserted at the hospital anyway. In other words, any peripheral IV lines that were...
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    ARC/SCC/Sierra college ADN application, Spring 2017

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

    Moved to the Colleges forum for more
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    How much money do clinical nurse specialists make?

    TheCommuter replied to lilythorburn's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Moved to the Clinical Nurse Specialists
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    Is possible to get in LPN program with 2.6 GPA?

    TheCommuter replied to Yeshi94's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You might not be admitted to a community college LPN program that has competitive admissions, especially if the other applicants have GPAs of 3.5 or higher. However, what is the worst thing that could...
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    Cna packing wounds / stoma powder to wounds

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

    In all the facilities where I have ever worked, CNAs could assist the physician or nurse with dressing changes as long as they were not doing the actual wound
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    Getting attached

    TheCommuter replied to guest5122016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I concur with the importance of emotional boundaries. My strongest emotions and attachments are reserved for the people in my personal life such as certain family members and friends. It is possible...
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    Peri-operative Nursing/OT

    TheCommuter replied to M37m's topic in Operating Room

    Moved to the Operating Room Nursing
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    MSN /FNP

    TheCommuter replied to sukh :)'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP forum for more
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    American Sentinel University vs Western Governors University

    TheCommuter replied to jlb7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I enjoyed my time with WGU. It took 10 months for me to complete 34 credits with a cost of $5,800 in tuition and fees. The deal-breaker for me regarding American Sentinel was the DEAC accreditation....
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    My nursing school is not accredited.

    TheCommuter replied to Mystery_nurse93's topic in General Students

    I completed an LPN-to-ASN transition program that lacked regional accreditation as well as ACEN accreditation. ACEN (formerly known as NLNAC) is the entity that accredits LPN, ADN/ASN, BSN, MSN and...
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    telemetry floor !

    TheCommuter replied to iryna1983's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Moved to our Med/Surg forum for more responses and
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    WSU Nursing School

    TheCommuter replied to irb97's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to the Nursing Programs
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    rehab tech good opportunity?

    TheCommuter replied to zumbagirl87's topic in Rehabilitation

    Here are a couple of questions you need to ask yourself first: Do you want to work at a hospital someday? Where do you see yourself in five years? I have been a nurse approximately 11 years and never...