TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Does anyone have good experiences in the nursing profession

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

    I am not the type of person who derives pleasure or validation from being needed by patients and their families, so most of the positivity in my career occurs each payday when a respectable amount of...
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    Affording student loans for nursing - single mom

    TheCommuter replied to Raechel Frant's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you are struggling to obtain student loans for an LVN program, I have the sneaking suspicion you want to attend one of the grossly overpriced investor-owned schools that charges $25,000 to $30,000...
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    Non-disciplinary LPN license and future employment and misdemeanor

    TheCommuter replied to Manofconviction's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to the Nursing Licensure With a Criminal History forum for more
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    Terminated After Two Months!!

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

    This is my 11th year of being a nurse. Due to my low-key type B personality and dislike of fast-paced work environments, I will continue to avoid acute care hospital nursing unless I had to avoid...
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    RESUME QUESTION: quit job after only 3 weeks, blah blah HELP PLZ;)...

    TheCommuter replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Moved to our Nursing Resume Advice forum for more
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    Advice?

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

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum for more
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    Will lpn school make rn school easier?

    TheCommuter replied to #wontgiveup's topic in LPN to RN

    Will completing an LPN program make completion of an RN program easier? Maybe, but not necessarily... I completed an LPN/LVN program in 2005 and an LPN-to-RN bridge program in 2010. To me, the LPN/LVN...
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    Personal Care Homes

    TheCommuter replied to Sydnie35's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the metro area where I live, most of the personal care homes are inhabited by younger adults with chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, end stage renal disease on dialysis, and various...
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    CCRN Clinical Hours Verification

    TheCommuter replied to FLnursing2015's topic in Critical Care

    Moved to the Critical Care Nursing forum for more
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    HELP me! Im Lost! I need college advice please!

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

    It sounds as if you are a first-generation college student. Please click on the link to read the piece below on the rationale for completing prerequisite coursework prior to applying to nursing...
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    Does anyone know of an LVN to RN bridge program in Orange County California area?

    TheCommuter replied to KLARISSA's topic in LPN to RN

    Did you first attempt to Google this question that you are asking the forum members? I did, and found Cypress College's LVN to RN bridge program: Career Mobility Brochure (LVN to RN) I also found the...
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    CA: Help with BRN with criminal history

    TheCommuter replied to Hellooo's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You requested for the other thread to be moved away from public view due to disclosing too much private information about yourself. Therefore, you cannot get to it or see it any
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    Most of my coworkers are leaving...

    TheCommuter replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    The 'losing my license' mantra is greatly exaggerated, especially in the realm of LTC/rehab/SNF. Generally, nurses do not lose their licensure over sloppy care or medical mistakes.The vast majority of...
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    New grad in L&D. Are these things normal?

    TheCommuter replied to ColdHandsWarmHeart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Moved to the OB/GYN Nursing forum for more
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    Coworkers discussing my health info

    TheCommuter replied to Catcar1963's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Although it is not right or fair, mental illness continues to carry a pervasive stigma in all facets of society. If I had bipolar disorder or any type of mental illness, I would not ever disclose it...
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    Help! Pharm Tech or Medical Front Office?

    TheCommuter replied to patriciajulia's topic in Nursing Career

    The pharmacy technician job will be somewhat beneficial in nursing school due to all of the meds and pharmacology you will be exposed to. Although there's nothing wrong with working in a med...
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    CA: Help with BRN with criminal history

    TheCommuter replied to Hellooo's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Your thread has been moved to our Nursing Licensure With a Criminal History forum for more responses. We wish you the very best of luck with your
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    Can Text Convay Enough

    TheCommuter replied to Reigh7's topic in General Nursing

    Although I agree with the entire theme of your post, I earnestly disagree with basing life's most important decisions on feedback generated from anonymous peoples' internet forum
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    Trying to get my lvn. I have a petty theft on my record ..help!

    TheCommuter replied to Desireeboudreaux's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to the Nursing Licensure With a Criminal History
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    Simmons Online FNP 2017

    TheCommuter replied to Kk23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP forum for more
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    Walden University FNP Program

    TheCommuter replied to Tyost619's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Welcome! Your thread has been moved to our Student NP forum for more
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    Texas did not take my NCLEX in five years now told need to do program again.

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

    Moved to the NCLEX
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    Do grades mean much?

    TheCommuter replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    I concur. In 2010 I submitted an online employment application to a new grad program at a prestigious state-owned teaching hospital. The recruiter telephoned to request that I email her a copy of my...
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    BRN DUI Success Story

    TheCommuter replied to Harborrn9's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congratulations to
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    AMT Institute Mcdonough, GA

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

    I notice this is your first and only