TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    NICU assessment question

    TheCommuter replied to RNporvida's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Moved to the NICU
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    RN to MSN Any Reputable Schools?

    TheCommuter replied to Lisa92804's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I concur with the previous poster's suggestion of Western Governors. The RN to MSN completion program is accredited and affordable at $3,250 per six month
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    Best Nursing Specialty for Future NP

    TheCommuter replied to kellylauren's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP
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    Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    TheCommuter replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Moved to the Nurse Practitioners forum so your thread can attract replies from those who work as NPs. Good luck to
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    online a&p with lab and no prereq????

    TheCommuter replied to Jennifa514's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Accredited Online
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    Career Clean Up

    TheCommuter replied to petertheparrot's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion is to remain with your current employer for a minimum of two years, even if you are not working the acute care hospital position you want. The straightforward reality is you have already...
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    I hate my job!

    TheCommuter replied to RNlooking4freedom's topic in General Nursing

    I took a slight pay cut to accept a work-from-home position at an insurance company. Although I am earning $10,000 less yearly, the boost in my quality of life has made this career move very much...
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    Jobs for BSN

    TheCommuter replied to chezca87's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a BSN degree but no RN license, here are some employment ideas... 1. Blood bank technician 2. Private duty sitter 3. Direct care worker in a personal care group home 4. Autopsy assistant...
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    Which school to drop? WGU or CSUSM

    TheCommuter replied to nursefellow's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you are in southern California, CSUSM has a good local reputation and no hiring managers will ever know you earned your degree via an online delivery platform. I completed my online BSN through...
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    Keeping LPN practice current

    TheCommuter replied to Jennifer78's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Moved to the LPN Nursing Student
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    i already feel rejected

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

    I think you should perhaps spread your eggs into several baskets...e.g., apply to multiple nursing programs. The more programs to which you apply, the higher the likelihood that at least one will...
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    RN to BSN online (again)

    TheCommuter replied to Mister T's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are online RN-to-BSN completion programs that require no chemistry or statistics coursework, but they are not cheap (e.g., Oklahoma Wesleyan University). There are online RN-to-BSN completion...
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    Less support from friends

    TheCommuter replied to Nkhalili's topic in General Students

    There's a saying that applies to fading friendships:"If you care for someone, set 'em free. If the person comes back, it was meant to be." In other words, old friends often drift apart in the normal...
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    Is it wise to start taking courses for BSN while in ADN program?

    TheCommuter replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    I concur with the respondents who suggested that you might want to wait to take the coursework for the BSN until you already have an RN license in your possession. I am a believer in taking things one...
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    Less support from friends

    TheCommuter replied to Nkhalili's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry you are experiencing this...it can feel like a blow when we do not receive the support we have come to expect. I am curious...how old are you? I am only asking because I have not spoken...
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    NCLEX Bootcamp

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

    Moved to the NCLEX Discussion forum for more
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    Clinical site in a dangerous area?

    TheCommuter replied to uknurse2b03's topic in General Students

    Generally speaking, people in the "hood" and so-called "ghetto areas" tend to have a high degree of respect for healthcare staff who dare to enter these areas. There's a saying: "Don't start none,...
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    I GOTTA KNOW!!!!!

    TheCommuter replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    As an aside, I visit the casual fast food joint Chipotle frequently. About two months ago I noticed the Chipotle locations in the city where I live stopped offering plastic spoons to customers, only...
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    Apn-home visits-primary care

    TheCommuter replied to NJ-APN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Moved to our Nurse Practitioners (NP) forum for more
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    Is nursing a reliable career to have?

    TheCommuter replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    My automobile insurance company considers my job reliable, as evidenced by the discount I receive for my occupation. I consider my job reliable. If I were to become unemployed today, I would be able...
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    RACISM IN NURSING

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

    In most states, CNAs are not licensed. Therefore, there would be no license for the state board of nursing to revoke. Meanwhile, back at the ranch...I am a black female in a very large city in...
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    Men in Nursing

    TheCommuter replied to L.Cisneros's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think the presence of more men in nursing would have positive outcomes, such as increased pay. To be blunt, the female-dominated professions tend to not pay as much as other
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    Saying goodbye to nursing

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

    Some insurance companies utilize LPNs/LVNs as telephonic nurse case managers. This role is sedentary and will not require any physicality other than plopping your booty into a chair and repeatedly...
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    Am I Making a Horrendous Mistake Choosing Nursing?

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

    Then again, CRNAs can get away with not being the most personable clinicians because they typically spend no more than a few minutes talking to patients before the effects of the anesthesia kick...
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    Any one from Adelphi can help, or share your experiences?

    TheCommuter replied to DJBSS1's topic in School, College Programs

    Your thread has been moved to our Colleges