TheCommuter BSN, RN

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    How much of a pay cut is too much? Personal opinion

    TheCommuter replied to raecudzy1's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a physical rehabilitation hospital for nearly six years. I increasingly hated the idea of reporting to work and was on the verge of burnout. Last year I accepted a $13,000 yearly pay cut...
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    Eating Their Young

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

    Anecdotally, the specialties that attract nurses with strong type-A personalities (e.g., critical care, emergency nursing) seem to generate the most complaints from new grads regarding the 'eating the...
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    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

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

    Moved to the Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
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    Dismissed from Gwinnett Tech in GA, What are my options?

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

    1. You could appeal the dismissal. What is the worst that could happen if you appeal or challenge this? Although the chance of being readmitted is unlikely, it is worth a valiant shot. 2. You could...
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    LPNs in regards to L&D

    TheCommuter replied to ashleyv10613's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I completed nursing school clinical practicum rotations in L&D, a couple of Oklahoma City area hospitals utilized LPNs in supportive roles in postpartum, such as obtaining heel stick...
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    practice teas vs the real teas

    TheCommuter replied to lisamarkham92's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Duplicate threads have been merged into this one single
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    What is the difference between the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN?

    TheCommuter replied to angel1312's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes. Completion of an associate degree nursing program qualifies an individual to take the NCLEX-RN. If he/she passes NCLEX, an RN license is granted. If you do not attend a practical nursing (LPN)...
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    LPN-CONFUSED!

    TheCommuter replied to Kellyry21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started as an LPN/LVN, completed an LPN-to-ASN program, then completed an online RN to BSN program. This route, although more time-consuming, might save some money and minimize your student debt...
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    How to annoy irritating Drs.

    TheCommuter replied to Avid reader's topic in Nursing Humor

    Moved to the Nursing Humor
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    Gift for a pt

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

    One time I bent (or broke) a rule regarding this matter. Click on the link below to read more about what I did, if you have some time to burn....
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    What steps should I take ??

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

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student
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    SUPER low GPA

    TheCommuter replied to cariboulover's topic in General Students

    The LPN/LVN program that I attended did not require any prerequisite coursework or pay attention to GPA during the admissions process. I only needed to interview with the program director and attain a...
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    Changes

    TheCommuter replied to Peacelove889's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your thread has been moved to our CNA forum with the ultimate goal of accruing more responses. We wish you the best of luck with your current
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    Starting Nursing career in a new state

    TheCommuter replied to Future RN S.B.'s topic in Nursing Career

    I completed an LVN program in California in late 2005 and relocated to Texas a few weeks after graduation. Though it was relatively easy to find work, keep in mind that there was actually a nursing...
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    LPN endorsement to TX.

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

    Yes, I did. It is an open-book exam written at an eighth-grade level. You can have another web browser open to look up the answers while you take this exam.You do not even need to look up some of the...
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    Should nursing pay remain modest?

    TheCommuter replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    The best and brightest minds gravitate toward professions that will reward them both intellectually and financially. If physicians and engineers were not being paid well, the bright minds out there...
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    Relocated from NYC to Missouri to be denied a license please help

    TheCommuter replied to Nazarr77's topic in General Nursing

    I think he wants ideas, suggestions, or loopholes regarding how to work around this situation. Regrettably, there are no workarounds other than buckling down and completing a nursing program.His...
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    Relocated from NYC to Missouri to be denied a license please help

    TheCommuter replied to Nazarr77's topic in General Nursing

    The vast majority of state BONs will not issue licensure by endorsement unless you completed an approved nursing program. Therefore, non-graduates cannot obtain licensure by endorsement in most...
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    Newer unemployed nurse wanting NICU job

    TheCommuter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Beggars cannot be choosers...do whatever you can to avoid the scarlet-letter status associated with being an old-new grad without any substantive experience. In other words, accept any nursing job and...
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    Simplenursing.com?

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

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student
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    Is nursing school worth the strain on family

    TheCommuter replied to mnursingMT's topic in General Nursing

    In my case, it is because I attended school out of state. I lived in Texas and commuted 225 miles one-way to school in Oklahoma, so it was easier to stay in an apartment near the school three days a...
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    How to transition from LTC to Home Health?

    TheCommuter replied to VegGal's topic in Home Health

    Moved to the Home Health forum for more
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    Do you invest?

    TheCommuter replied to William2's topic in General Nursing

    I am a single female in my mid-30s. I contribute 12 percent of my salary into an employer-sponsored 401k program. The employer matches the first 6 percent of contributions. I also invest $100 monthly...
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    LPN endorsement to TX.

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

    Texas Board of Nursing - Education - Remediation Education I have read rule 217.5 and see nothing about needing 10 years of experience. I have obtained two licenses via endorsement from the Texas BON...
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    LPNs turned RNs: New Grad?

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

    This may be location-dependent. In the area where I reside, employers only consider the BSN degree when recruiting baccalaureate-prepared nurses. Non-nursing degrees do not