TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Alternate to the Tarrant County College nursing program

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

    Moved to our Student
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    WILTW 10/1/16: Lights up to Activism and Bonus Points

    TheCommuter replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that obesity, once established, is never really curable. It can certainly go into remission when one loses enough weight to attain a normal body weight, but it is not cured. The formerly...
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    Does segregation exist in hospital settings

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

    Moved to the Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
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    Bullying in the workplace

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

    In my personal experience, true bullies are not all that common in nursing. I've encountered a couple of them. However, two bullies is a very small sample size out of the countless nurses I've met...
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    2020 BSN law

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

    Since this speculative thread has been resurrected after a slumber of several years, I will reiterate that no state has presently laws mandating a BSN degree by
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    PICC lines/LPN confusion

    TheCommuter replied to HikingNurse8789's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I totally agree. I practiced as an LVN in Texas, a state with a very wide open scope of practice. I managed central lines and administered IV antibiotics through PICCs as an LVN all the...
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    Nursing in East Central Florida

    TheCommuter replied to H51205's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. I am in Texas, and although there is no state income tax here, the property taxes and sales tax rates are some of the highest in the country.Therefore, it is truly a wash. Even without state...
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    Looking to re-enter the field via LTC

    TheCommuter replied to frappuccino1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the area where I live and work, LTC facilities have increased in acuity over the past decade. This change has been made to combat the dwindling Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates. Many LTC...
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    Why Are There Neonatal NPs When There's Pediatric NPs

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

    Moved to the Nurse Practitioners forum for more
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    Problem with co-worker - called racist?

    TheCommuter replied to Nurse071094's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I will start by saying that I am reserved and introverted. Nonetheless, be mindful that coworkers remember us not for the quality of our work, but how they feel around us. The way they feel around you...
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    Beginner LPN of 3 days

    TheCommuter replied to coconut3431's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As you hit your stride and formulate a routine that works for you, you'll move through the medication pass in a safe and efficient manner. I think we were all very slow at first. Trust me, it does get...
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    Advice on the bridge?

    TheCommuter replied to Brooke2013's topic in LPN to RN

    I graduated from an LVN program in 2005. I worked as an LPN/LVN for a few years before completing an LPN-to-ASN bridge program in 2010. In my opinion, the bridge program was easier than the LVN...
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    LVN to BSN APU JANUARY 2017

    TheCommuter replied to abcdef23's topic in LPN to RN

    Moved to the LVN to RN forum for more
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    I'm scared for my nclex !!

    TheCommuter replied to Jazz21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX
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    Would an accredited BSN cancel my unaccredited ADN?

    TheCommuter replied to navywife16's topic in General Nursing

    Many accredited RN-to-BSN programs will admit nurses who graduated from unaccredited diploma or ADN programs. Click on the link...
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    Would an accredited BSN cancel my unaccredited ADN?

    TheCommuter replied to navywife16's topic in General Nursing

    There is not one single board of nursing in the United States that requires nursing programs to be
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    Ati teas, what you need to know

    TheCommuter replied to mindes2's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Moved to the TEAS
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    Unable to leave building for lunch...

    TheCommuter replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    Employers can require you to remain on the premises for paid breaks, but not unpaid meal periods. What you do on your unpaid time is your business as long as it is not unlawful. If they want to...
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    Tranferring to LIU Nursing Program

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

    Moved to our Student
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    Webster University CRNA Interview

    TheCommuter replied to Jfongsamouth's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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    NNP, PNP, FNP

    TheCommuter replied to RN_Mami's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP
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    Does it get easier after anatomy class?

    TheCommuter replied to Elsa15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I struggled in the sciences (A&P and microbiology), yet found nursing school relatively manageable. Of course, your mileage may vary. Good luck to
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    nclex RN exam today -hopeless about the results

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

    Good luck to
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    Linfield Spring 2017

    TheCommuter replied to jsalin20's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to our Student
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    Having doubts about nursing school. I'm desperate, any advice appreciated.

    TheCommuter replied to College_girl's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I work from home and do not have coworkers in the traditional sense. The only clique I deal with is the group of annoying fire ants in my front yard.You should explore job opportunities outside...