TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Which program do you think is a better choice, LPN Bridge to BSN or BSN?

    TheCommuter replied to Icooka4u's topic in LPN to RN

    I completed an LPN-to-ASN transition program, then an RN-to-BSN program. The LPN-to-ASN bridge took 14 months and the RN-to-BSN program took me approximately 10 months to complete. There is no way in...
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    LTC LVN

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

    Not all long term care facilities are like this. However, in my personal experience, many of them do operate in the manner you have described. I only received one day of training at my first LTC...
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    Need Homework Help Community Health Nurses

    TheCommuter replied to RN4it's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to the Nursing Student Assistance
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    Union University CRNA Fall 2017

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

    You need to have made 15 posts before your private messaging privileges are enabled. This rule prevents spammers from flooding peoples'
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    saunders

    TheCommuter replied to Crunchtime's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX
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    On that call light every 5-10 minutes

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

    This technique will not be found in any policy/procedures manual. In addition, state surveyors would frown upon it. Nonetheless... My former coworker, a rough-around-the-edges CNA from south...
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    Feeling discouraged

    TheCommuter replied to Zerocks's topic in General Students

    I am introverted with a reserved personality. I am definitely not outgoing or social, nor do I have the charisma or charm to make fast friends with people. However, I have been a nurse for more than a...
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    Job hunting in the bay area, CA

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

    Thread has been moved to the Nursing First Job Hunt Assistance forum for more replies. Good luck to the original
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    Job hunting in the bay area, CA

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

    What is the worst that will happen if you apply to BSN-only positions? You will not be called back. If you are willing to deal with the chance of your phone not ringing, go ahead and apply to BSN-only...
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    Stealing meds?

    TheCommuter replied to FLMaryRN's topic in Patient Medications

    What type of workplace is this? I worked in nursing homes on and off for six years. When a physician discontinued any drug, it would be removed from the medication cart, placed in a box or bin in the...
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    Patient Cheeking Meds!

    TheCommuter replied to Mamachels's topic in Patient Medications

    Moved to the Nursing & Patient Medications forum for more
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    How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    TheCommuter replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    Please stick to the topic at hand and refrain from insulting each other. As a reminder, the topic of this thread is how much we think nurses are worth. Thanks in advance for being compliant with and...
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    How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    TheCommuter replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    I will make a bold conjecture and assume you are a non-nurse who is posting on this forum to get people riled up while enjoying the defensive responses that follow. Here is a hint: the word rhymes...
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    NCLEX in February 2017

    TheCommuter replied to nurselola16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX forum for more replies and
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    How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    TheCommuter replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    On the other hand, I have worked more than one full-time nursing job for employers that offered no health insurance to employees.Perhaps this phenomenon is
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    How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    TheCommuter replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    Then again, we must take into consideration that the original poster is in NYC, which is a world of its own compared to the rest of the US. Living in the East Coast Megalopolis can affect a person's...
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    ER nurse to ER doctor

    TheCommuter replied to al3x117's topic in Emergency

    Yes, you can become an emergency physician after having been an ER nurse. 1. You graduate from a nursing program, pass NCLEX, obtain RN licensure, and work as a nurse in an emergency department. 2....
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    Advice - would this lead to a lawsuit?

    TheCommuter replied to shortjm52's topic in General Students

    Generally, unless a patient is deceased or irreparably injured due to something the nurse has done or omitted, a lawsuit will usually not occur. Malpractice lawsuits carry profound risk and expense...
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    PathoPhysiology Online or In class?

    TheCommuter replied to injured1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. You are a pre-nursing student. We do not want the General Nursing Discussion forum clogged with threads pertaining to student issues. We reserve the right to move threads around as deemed...
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    Math pre req is preventing me from getting into the nursing program!

    TheCommuter replied to angel1312's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum for more
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    Transfer between HealthSouth facilities

    TheCommuter replied to esipbisn's topic in Rehabilitation

    Informing HR/management at your facility first is a personal choice...I personally would not inform anyone at the current facility until I had at least an interview lined up with the out-of-state...
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    Is working as LPN in Nursing home easy?

    TheCommuter replied to PoppyLizz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked as an LPN/LVN in the nursing home industry for approximately four years. The work can be physically, emotionally, and socially difficult at times. Many of the nursing home residents will be...
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    Transfer between HealthSouth facilities

    TheCommuter replied to esipbisn's topic in Rehabilitation

    I attempted an out-of-state transfer several years ago, but the HR director at the facility in the other state never answered her phone when I telephoned her. Anyhow, you submit an application to the...
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    PathoPhysiology Online or In class?

    TheCommuter replied to injured1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum for more
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    Fork in the road: Case Mngt vs Acute Care

    TheCommuter replied to danieg315's topic in Case Management

    The answer to your question depends on your career goals. Do you want or need acute care hospital experience? The manner in which you answer that question should provide some direction on which job to...