TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Failed NCLEX twice, any advice?

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

    Thread's been moved to our NCLEX forum for more
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    LPN to BSN programs

    TheCommuter replied to OrdinaryNurse's topic in LPN to RN

    There are a couple of LPN-to-BSN completion programs at schools in the area where I reside. However, these schools also have minimum GPA requirements that must be met in order to be
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    online medical terminology class

    TheCommuter replied to amandaec's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Moved to our Online Distance Learning forum for more
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    Does the Pearson Vue trick (PVT) work?

    TheCommuter replied to cram16phi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX forum for more
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    I have not a clue on this impossible math problem

    TheCommuter replied to bsnursing2018's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to the Nursing Student Assistance
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    Can Allnurses add a filter...

    TheCommuter replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    The moderators and administrators attempt to move threads about NCLEX and student issues into their appropriate forums as much as possible. If you click on the smallish yellow triangle located at the...
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    Will be new to inpatient rehab

    TheCommuter replied to Cehurstrn's topic in Rehabilitation

    A cursory glance at her profile indicates she is in
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    did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    TheCommuter replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    I was first licensed in February 2006, back when Facebook was unavailable to the general public. Anyhow, I share absolutely nothing about my employer on
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    Passed nclex first time with uworld

    TheCommuter replied to Lanie_82NS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Many test takers are able to pass NCLEX after having used just one preparation guide or question bank. Of course, your mileage may vary. Good luck to
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    Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

    TheCommuter replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

    I have never felt called to become anything... Nursing had never been a 'calling' or childhood dream for me. I never yearned to be a nurse. I entered nursing for the steady middle income pay, career...
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    racist patients

    TheCommuter replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, I have also experienced this phenomenon. When I worked in direct patient care, some patients, families and vendors automatically assumed I was a cook, unit secretary, housekeeping staff or...
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    CNAs give medications

    TheCommuter replied to Beaue's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree...I was a 19-year-old unlicensed direct care worker at a personal care group home for developmentally disabled adults back in 2000. After receiving a whopping eight hours of training,...
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    Looking for Oil Rig Companies that Hire Nurses

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

    I do not think there are that many oil rig nursing jobs at the present time, especially in light of the steep downfall in oil prices and resultant mass layoffs of oil
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    ADN Nursing residency in DFW

    TheCommuter replied to Laurabell08's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The DFW area is very much BSN-preferred when hiring for new grad internships and residencies. It has been this way for the past five or six years. I know of a few ADNs who secured residency slots, but...
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    How much "crap" do you take from people at work?

    TheCommuter replied to addieoliveira's topic in General Nursing

    I will preface this by mentioning that I've worked in fast food and retail. I've experienced more vitriol as a floor nurse than at any non-nursing job I've ever held. Nursing exposes you to the...
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    Is it to late

    TheCommuter replied to momtojosh's topic in General Nursing

    Never in a million years would I willingly work med/surg, unless I had to take the job to avoid immediate homelessness. The heavy lifting, bedpan slinging, rude patients, rude visitors, constantly...
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    CNAs give medications

    TheCommuter replied to Beaue's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is a scam...a whipping $12,000 tuition & fees scam according to the disclosures I found. Click on the link below for an interesting read about the PCT "undergraduate certification" offered...
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    Nursing and weight gain :(

    TheCommuter replied to Jennette's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love Quest bars. Certain varieties can be warmed in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to reproduce the taste of a freshly baked cookie or brownie. Also, you cannot beat the fiber and 20+ grams of...
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    PLEASE ASSIST

    TheCommuter replied to esther123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome to Allnurses.com Inc! By the way, I am an RN case manager... However, I think your professor(s) may have wanted a face-to-face interview for your assignment due to the following reasons... 1....
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    NCLEX LVN Vs RN

    TheCommuter replied to mra153's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX-PN in 2005 and the NCLEX-RN in 2010. In my opinion, the NCLEX-PN was the more challenging of the two exams. Both exams require the same knowledge of basic nursing content. The difference...
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    Are you required by law to have two years Med Surg experience prior to working in an ED?

    TheCommuter replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in Emergency

    Nope. State or federal laws do not govern a nurse's experiential level. Inexperienced new grads are hired into emergency departments at hospitals across the U.S.Although individual hospital systems...
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    Telephonic worker's comp

    TheCommuter replied to hoppynurse's topic in Case Management

    I am a work-from-home case manager who is employed by an insurance company, although I do not do workman's compensation. I am not necessarily micromanaged, nor are my keystrokes counted. However, as...
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    still at it.

    TheCommuter replied to guycna95's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I suppose I might be lazy or lacking a work ethic, but 45 hours a week is entirely too much time at work for me. I am simply not the type of nurse who enjoys face time with patients and coworkers...
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    Bullying at work

    TheCommuter replied to LDRN1893's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If any physical abuse is occurring, it can be dealt with by filing
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    Question about CNA vs PCT

    TheCommuter replied to magsp's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Moved to our PCT forum for more