TheCommuter BSN, RN

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    Getting a job without being a CNA...

    TheCommuter replied to arojumper's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked as a CNA, nor have I ever possessed CNA certification. In my case, previous CNA work experience was unnecessary in order to obtain my first licensed nursing
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    Lpn scope of practice vs. MA'

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

    I completed a medical assisting program in 2000 when I was 19 years old. I was never able to secure employment with my training, and my former classmates who found jobs were all offered in the $8 to...
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    Tallahassee Community College RN - Beginning Fall 2017 Hopeful

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

    Moved to our Student
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    I'm Stuck - Need to Make a Quick Decision

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

    The online RN-to-BSN that I completed entailed a 90-hour self-directed community health practicum component, but I would not even compare it to a traditional clinical practicum rotation associated...
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    NCLEX Soon, Send Good Vibes!

    TheCommuter replied to Medix73's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you.
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    Vocational school or Community College?

    TheCommuter replied to Dej9569's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would conjecture that probably half of the people on this forum earned their PN education at a trade school or vocational school. I attended a private nonprofit trade school LVN program, as well as...
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    Urgent... Nursing vs accounting degree?

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

    My opinion may go against the grain...however, the OP is in NYC. The situation is dismal for new grad RNs in NYC due to recent hospital closures, mergers, and too many new nurses being pumped into the...
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    I'm Stuck - Need to Make a Quick Decision

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

    I assume you are a licensed RN who attends a campus-based RN-to-BSN completion program. If my assumption is erroneous, please correct me.How would anyone know you completed your degree online? Your...
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    8 vs 12 hour shift?

    TheCommuter replied to RN-Doula's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A few years ago, when entertaining the idea of moving back to my home state of California, I noticed that many CA hospitals had reverted back to 8-hour shifts. This was a major turn-off for me since...
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    Nursing Home Geriatric nursing

    TheCommuter replied to Sadiem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Moved to the Geriatric / LTC Nursing forum for more
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    If I can do it, so can you!

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

    Congratulations!
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    Hi I am a LVN with 30 yrs of nursing experience.

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

    If you are referring to Louisiana, you should be able to secure employment in most parts of the state with the credentials you possess.If you are referring to the greater Los Angeles area, you will...
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    Help with Online license renewal payment

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

    I have renewed my licensure using CA Breeze twice and never printed/signed anything. I simply submitted my credit card information and received my license in the mail a couple of weeks later each...
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    RN salary expectations

    TheCommuter replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Nursing

    $18 to $20 hourly would be the norm in certain employment markets (e.g. rural south Georgia, eastern Tennessee), while $45+ hourly would be about right in other metro areas such as the SF Bay area and...
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    What's In A Name Badge?

    TheCommuter replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The LPN's negative comments may have been a reflection of her personal resentments. During my years as an LPN, I never made catty comments to my RN counterparts because I felt secure in my...
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    Trouble getting hired

    TheCommuter replied to nurse_girl2014's topic in General Nursing

    Based on your responses, you appear to have a great attitude and the ability for introspection. Some people blame others when things are not going well, whereas you are looking to see how you may have...
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    Amiodarone

    TheCommuter replied to Newgrad665's topic in Patient Medications

    Moved to the Nursing & Patient Medications
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    New nurse. What do I need?

    TheCommuter replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

    Moved to our First Year After Nursing Licensure
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    Feel like I'm too dumb to be a nurse

    TheCommuter replied to coconut3431's topic in General Nursing

    The OP works at a nursing home/LTC/SNF. Not all nursing homes have converted to EHR systems due to the time and massive expense involved. Hence, it is very possible that the OP works at a facility...
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    Nursing speciality for someone that hates people

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

    It is customary for new grad RNs to actually earn in excess of $65k annually in certain higher cost-of-living locales such as California, NYC, Boston,
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    MA before LVN/LPN?

    TheCommuter replied to brittybby2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Moved to the MA (medical assistant)
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    Help please! WGU RN to BSN

    TheCommuter replied to shante_marie's topic in Western Governors University

    I completed WGU's online RN to BSN program last year. My experience was enjoyable. It took me 10 months, 34 credits and $5,800 in tuition and
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    Feel like I'm too dumb to be a nurse

    TheCommuter replied to coconut3431's topic in General Nursing

    I do not feel like you should leave nursing, nor do I feel you are dumb. On the other hand, you would definitely benefit from more training. I assume you work in the LTC/SNF/nursing home setting. In...
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    MA before LVN/LPN?

    TheCommuter replied to brittybby2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I completed a medical assisting program at a vocational school in 2000, when I was 19 years of age. It was a waste of my time and money. I never secured employment with my training. My classmates who...
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    What do I do now that I've graduate LVN school?

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

    Based on posting history, it would be beneficial if you first learned how to drive an automobile. An inability to drive is severely limiting your job opportunities. You are an LVN, so I assume you...