TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Pre-nursing HFCC Students

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

    Moved to our Pre-Nursing Student
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    Tidewater Community College Fall 2017

    TheCommuter replied to Tst2350's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to our College Programs
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    Spring 2017 UTA MSN-FNP Accelerated Online

    TheCommuter replied to gwin2020's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Moved to the UT Arlington
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    I failed my third semester today

    TheCommuter replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    You have a few choices... 1. Re-take the course(s) you failed. Pass them the second time around. 2. Attempt to re-enroll in another nursing program. 3. Abandon your aspirations of becoming a
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    Need a BSN for what again?

    TheCommuter replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN degree requirements exist partially due to economic conditions and partly because of credential inflation. Employment markets in some geographic regions have too many nurses vying for a limited...
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    Advice on NP Schools

    TheCommuter replied to dolapo16's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP forum for more
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    Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    TheCommuter replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After explaining what the 3:00am IV medication was for, I probably would have said, "See! Nurses are not as stupid as you make them out to be!" Anyhow, the PA may lack intellectual horsepower since he...
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    Lehman college HELP PLEASE!!!

    TheCommuter replied to Capricorn94's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to the Colleges
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    NCLEX-RN 2nd time around!

    TheCommuter replied to AlmostRN2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We moved your thread to the NCLEX
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    LVN/LPN to RN's?

    TheCommuter replied to Lovemysugar's topic in General Nursing

    I completed an LVN program in southern California... However, I completed an LPN-to-ASN program out of state. Therefore, sharing my experience might not bestow any relevant information upon
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    Work from home insight?

    TheCommuter replied to EmRN14's topic in General Nursing

    I work from home as an RN case manager from an insurance company. Although I do not have children, my coworkers who do have kids must still utilize childcare at least 16 to 20 hours weekly. It would...
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    We are human too

    TheCommuter replied to IdrilRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think his/her post once read "old as hell" frail elderly resident, which does not sound too
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    TheCommuter replied to EmpoweRN's topic in General Nursing

    I watched the video on the same day this thread was created, so I would respectfully disagree that 'everyone' has jumped to conclusions without listening to the vlog.Nonetheless, based on reading some...
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    Why I had reconsidered being a nurse

    TheCommuter replied to FutureRNCris's topic in General Nursing

    Substandard treatment does not stop once you become a nurse. However, your reaction to the substandard treatment is what will make or break you. I belong to a racial group that is frequently...
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    Am I Making a Horrendous Mistake Choosing Nursing?

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

    Although I do not have Asperger's, I am an introvert with a very reserved personality. I do not relate well with coworkers' social needs for validation and belonging, nor do I enjoy easing patients'...
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    NURSING SHOES!!

    TheCommuter replied to Cherry7496's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you ask 10 different nurses about good shoes, you will receive 10 varied answers. When working 12 hour shifts, I had good luck with Nike Reax running shoes as well as New Balance running shoes. I...
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    Indecisive about nursing school

    TheCommuter replied to britthoch1's topic in General Students

    Moved to our Student forum...good luck to
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    Nurse Manager gossiping about employees?

    TheCommuter replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your nurse manager seems to have an immature, unprofessional style of managing her team of
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    New RN-BSN school admit, feeling discouraged.

    TheCommuter replied to cleslie92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Although I do not regret becoming a nurse, my personality is not conductive to nursing. In essence, I am a hardcore introvert with a somewhat reserved personality who does not enjoy meeting new...
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    Bullying online is NOT harmless

    TheCommuter replied to Dianna11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the coffee mug in Jen's avatar picture conceals enough of her face to keep the general public from identifying
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    Oakland fire

    TheCommuter replied to Dianna11's topic in Nursing News

    I suppose I am emotionally detached in a profound manner, but hearing of tragedies that entail mass deaths no longer has an effect on me. I think to myself, "How horrible." Then I keep it moving....
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    Could I be sued for neglect or lose my license over this?

    TheCommuter replied to Ccinct's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    By the way, I want to reiterate that it is very difficult to lose a nursing license. Many nurses who have made egregious mistakes and/or done something that resulted in patient demise are still...
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    FAU RN to BSN program Spring 2017

    TheCommuter replied to kalx201's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to our Colleges
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    Tired of the Stereotypes of Medics and EMTs

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

    By the way, I found a link to an older thread that I started many moons ago regarding nasty attitudes from EMTs and paramedics toward nursing staff. It received nearly 130 replies and resonated with...
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    Wasting controlled substances

    TheCommuter replied to lrj2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I worked in the LTC/nursing home setting, the remote pharmacy sent narcotics in pre-cut half-tabs if a provider ordered them to be administered that way. No facility where I've previously worked...