TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    RN thinking of quitting job b/c of IV's.

    TheCommuter replied to Phe12's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 11 years and my IV/cannulation skills are terrible, too. However, my lack of IV skills has not stopped me from progressing in my career. You know the old sayings... "Practice...
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    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    If I were you, I would strongly consider taking a personal leave of absence during the month of July. This is a way to ensure you have all the time off you need. The major downsides are the unpaid...
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    Gait Belt in the Shower?

    TheCommuter replied to newnurse703's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Moved to the CNA
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    Would it be too late?

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

    It may or may not be too late to complete a CNA training program. The answer to your question is really dependent on your goals in the context of how you wish to utilize the CNA certification. If you...
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    NCLEX RN Mastery scores vs pass/fail on NCLEX

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

    Welcome...we moved your thread to our NCLEX forum so it will hopefully amass more responses. Good luck to
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    Took NCLEX yesterday and test results are on hold.

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

    Moved to the NCLEX forum for more
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    To be or not to be, LPN?

    TheCommuter replied to HM3Corpsman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some state boards of nursing would grant the original poster licensure as an LPN/LVN solely based on his training as a medic/corpsman in the military (no education necessary). The California BVNPT is...
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    Working from Home

    TheCommuter replied to Dyessrn's topic in Case Management

    I work from home as a CM, but the company expects me to be physically present in the metropolitan area where I live during working hours of 8am to 5pm. If a surprise office-based meeting or unexpected...
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    Veterans Affairs Hiring process

    TheCommuter replied to Tbmingo's topic in Government, Military

    Thread's been moved to our Govt/Military Nursing forum for more
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    Nurses discretion to hold Tx?

    TheCommuter replied to Unitedlife's topic in General Nursing

    It is within the realm of your nursing judgment to hold medication, treatment, wound care, or any other prescribed modality. However, you cover yourself by notifying the physician of your intention to...
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    Anyone know about canadian lpn working in the usa

    TheCommuter replied to Doubledd's topic in Immigration Advice

    Moved to the Advice on Immigration forum for more
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    Do NPs get training?

    TheCommuter replied to EagerToBeFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    How fortunate your patients are...I have never received more than 10 minutes of face time with any type of provider (MD, DO, NP or PA-C) in the outpatient
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    Re applying for Nclex-RN exam in CA

    TheCommuter replied to Bella2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX
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    Your First PRN Job

    TheCommuter replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    I accepted my first PRN position one month after being licensed. I worked full-time 16 hour weekend double shifts at a nursing home and supplemented my income with a PRN gig as a medication nurse at a...
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    I want my BSN where to GO?

    TheCommuter replied to jenRN2016's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If affordability is important, look into the following RN to BSN programs: 1. Fort Hays State Univ ($153/credit) 2. Univ of Texas Arlington ($257/credit) 3. Ohio University ($243/credit) 4. Eastern...
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    Carrington Sacramento LVN-RN Bridge Program

    TheCommuter replied to NurseCalifornia916's topic in LPN to RN

    Moved to the LVN to RN
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    medical assistant scope of practice

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

    I have also seen medical assistants utilized as unit clerks / unit secretaries in the hospital setting here in
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    Longterm care horrendous working conditions.

    TheCommuter replied to danij040866's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not all long term care facilities are bad. Nonetheless, I worked in LTC for six years. A myriad of reasons exist for my unceremonious exit from the nursing home industry five years ago, some of which...
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    How to verify if you pass NCLEX in Va

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

    Congratulations to you.
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    Any career changers in here?

    TheCommuter replied to NaturesMedicine's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly advise anyone against ever obtaining loans for living expenses. Doing so will create a debt burden that must be repaid with one or more nursing jobs that you might very well
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    Chances of being accepted into the Air Force with prior Afib???

    TheCommuter replied to Justme23's topic in Government, Military

    Moved to the Govt/Military Nursing forum for more
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    Starting clinicals - Question

    TheCommuter replied to Philly85's topic in General Students

    Moved to the General Student forum for more
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    Any career changers in here?

    TheCommuter replied to NaturesMedicine's topic in General Nursing

    I was a career changer, although I do not consider my previous position as a factory worker a true 'career' in the literal sense. I was a 23-year-old single female with a mortgage and other...
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    How to verify if you pass NCLEX in Va

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

    Today is a holiday (MLK Day). Check the VA Board of Nursing website tomorrow during normal business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm) to see if a license number is listed for your name. Good luck to
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    A&P I/II variation: Prior to taking HESI.

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

    Moved to the HESI Exam