TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    CNA first than RN program?

    TheCommuter replied to bwimfutureRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Moved to the CNA
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    Why did you decide to become a nurse?

    TheCommuter replied to sd610's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse for the steady income, career mobility, flexibility in scheduling, educational opportunities, and potential for advancement. For me, nursing is a means to an end. This may sound...
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    Im just so tired of school

    TheCommuter replied to nishey94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student
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    Am I not meant to be a nurse?

    TheCommuter replied to mimi1317's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you could post your stats (e.g. overall GPA, prerequisite GPA, test scores), the information would possibly provide the commentariat with more insight on why you might not have been admitted into...
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    New Grad RN Alone in Rehab at Night??

    TheCommuter replied to LanaEl's topic in Rehabilitation

    I think perhaps you might be underestimating the abilities of the LPNs to hold their own. Trust me, they will make your working life easier at the rehab facility. They can do significantly more than...
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    Acute Rehab Hospital or Subacute Rehab for new grad?

    TheCommuter replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Rehabilitation

    I've worked in subacute rehab as well as acute rehab. In subacute, you'll have a larger load of stable patients, whereas you will have a smaller load of slightly sicker patients in acute rehab...
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    Lpn to bsn bridge with low gpa

    TheCommuter replied to Lpn2bsn29's topic in LPN to RN

    Generally speaking, masses of applicants are not exactly applying for admission to LPN-to-BSN transition programs. My former coworker was accepted into an LVN-to-BSN program at a regional state...
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    Online RN - BSN with no clinical component

    TheCommuter replied to ChristineR's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Some affordable online BSN programs... 1. Western Governors 2. Fort Hays State University 3. University of Louisiana at Lafayette 4. Eastern New Mexico University 5. University of
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    showering: before or after work

    TheCommuter replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    I don't change out of my work shoes, either. After my 12-hour shifts ended, I'd wear my work shoes throughout the house and never became sick.I think society is too germaphobic. Healthcare facilities...
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    WILTW 9/19/16: Dystonic Tasks and Masks

    TheCommuter replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Since when did you have a baby? Congratulations, Emmy!
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    WILTW 9/19/16: Dystonic Tasks and Masks

    TheCommuter replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    The gastrointestinal tract begins at the mouth and ends at the anorectal region, yet the Google-educated people out there will attempt to shout you down if you dare to mention this fact.I cannot stand...
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    Peg tube med

    TheCommuter replied to stressed317's topic in Patient Medications

    Moved to the Nursing & Patient Medications forum for more
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    Charge Nurse??? Try Ringmaster

    TheCommuter replied to Harveyslake's topic in Nurse Management

    I am personally glad I no longer work as a house supervisor and charge nurse. The position entailed too much accountability without the corresponding
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    What should I do Rn or LPN?

    TheCommuter replied to dewers90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In your case, you already like your workplace. Therefore, sticking around another year to fulfill a contractual obligation should not be too bad.I started as an LPN and slowly stair-stepped my way to...
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    How to invoke safe harbor in home health

    TheCommuter replied to bfit262's topic in Home Health

    Moved to the Home Health Nursing forum... Be cognizant that Safe Harbor laws only exist in Texas. Since the majority of the membership does not practice in Texas, they may not know about Safe
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    Lantus

    TheCommuter replied to rolvue's topic in Patient Medications

    Since Lantus is a basal insulin that lowers the blood sugar by only 1mg/dL to 2mg/dL per hour, it does not need to be administered with meals in most cases. For the vast majority of patients, it can...
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    Nursing Anxiety

    TheCommuter replied to Seve's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be anxious if I worked on a telemetry floor, too. The acuity levels and constant running would drive me absolutely nuts. I stay sane by avoiding acute care hospital settings. I am a reserved type...
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    Who understands?

    TheCommuter replied to scalm2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked the floor in a variety of settings for 10 years...the majority of the time I worked horribly understaffed, yet I almost always made the time to use the restroom. I made the time to take my...
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    I don't know what to do

    TheCommuter replied to Carlyxo23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This investor-owned school charges in excess of $40,000 in tuition and fees for a non-accredited nursing program? Yikes...I'd find another school to attend if I were
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    NCLEX-PN

    TheCommuter replied to nclexpn4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!
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    I hate my job... :(

    TheCommuter replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    People who love their jobs are truly blessed. Unfortunately, they also fall into the vast minority of workers. Most people do not love the work they do.Anecdotally, I'd say that about 20 percent of...
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    Made a big mistake, now regretting it!

    TheCommuter replied to Menixs79's topic in General Nursing

    You have nothing to lose by reaching out to your former nurse manager. After all, what is the worst that could happen? She may or may not say no. Nonetheless, perhaps it would be a good idea to seek...
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    Who makes more an anesthesiologist or CRNA?

    TheCommuter replied to niwas209's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Moved to the CRNA forum for more
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    scared test taker

    TheCommuter replied to barnes3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have no advice at this point in the game since you have already taken the test. There's an 80% chance you passed since 4 out of 5 first time test takers pass NCLEX on the first attempt.Good luck to...
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    Ex Employers giving bad references

    TheCommuter replied to Jen4nursing's topic in General Nursing

    If I know a former manager is likely to provide a derogatory reference, I do not bother to list him/her as a reference. Instead, I list a charge nurse or supervisor with whom I had a decent working...