TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Mental health breaks

    TheCommuter posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think that time away from work does wonders for the body, mind and soul. Although my job is not making me frazzled, I did 'escape' to my beautiful home state for an extended weekend. I visited Pismo...
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    Charleston, SC schools?

    TheCommuter replied to AmyThomas99's topic in General Nursing

    Moved to the South Carolina Nursing
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    9-11 - Where were You? What were You Doing?

    TheCommuter replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I was a 20-year-old factory worker in southern California. I arrived to work very early that morning (5:30am Pacific standard time) for training. Just before 6:00am (9:00 Eastern time), a coworker...
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    Should nursing programs be extended?

    TheCommuter replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    The diploma nursing programs of yesteryear were shorter in length (28 to 36 months), yet produced new nurses who were able to hit the ground running in a functional manner several months before...
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    I really dislike my co-worker

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

    Unfortunately, this is called 'playing the game' of workplace politics. We need to be pleasant and agreeable around difficult coworkers who may have talked badly about us and/or falsely accused us of...
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    assignment help

    TheCommuter replied to simarpal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Duplicate threads have been
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    CPNE Excelsior - Anyone have workshop ratings?

    TheCommuter replied to Rachal222's topic in Excelsior College

    Moved to the Excelsior College forum for more
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    What was your hardest prerequisite course?

    TheCommuter replied to Natasha_mer24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I struggled with A&P I, A&P II, and microbiology. I did reasonably well in the lecture portions of these classes. However, I struggled with the lab practical part of the courses...
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    assignment help

    TheCommuter replied to simarpal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to the Nursing Student Assistance
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    "I work in the medical field"

    TheCommuter replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I attended a medical assistant training program when I was 19 years of age back in 2000. One of my classmates, a woman in her 40s who had a previous career as a cashier at a car dealership,...
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    Concorde Run Around

    TheCommuter replied to laevans's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry this is happening to you... Unfortunately, experiences such as the one you underwent are one of the reasons many people advise against attending investor-owned schools of questionable...
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    NCLEX help

    TheCommuter replied to Waldo133238's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX Discussion forum. Good luck to
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    Lovenox administration

    TheCommuter replied to GoanO's topic in Patient Medications

    Moved to the Nursing & Patient Medications
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    NCLEX 75 questions - Pearson "trick"

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

    Moved to the NCLEX Discussion
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    why can't i pass this freaking grammar section

    TheCommuter replied to jessicarnorot's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Here is the issue...present-day performance on reading and grammar examinations is based largely on past literacy experiences. No study guide or website will correct deficiencies in a skill that most...
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    Breeze application and exam results

    TheCommuter replied to beaute1983's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX
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    RN to LVN Cali.

    TheCommuter replied to themonyo's topic in Nurse Registration

    I'd attempt to obtain the LVN licensure via the method 3
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    Confused

    TheCommuter replied to misscheerful's topic in General Students

    I am also introverted and reserved. In addition, I was once anxious. I have gotten around my limitations by working in lower acuity areas such as long term care, physical rehabilitation, psych, and...
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    Chamberlain Hesi

    TheCommuter replied to Prenursesteven's topic in Chamberlain College

    Thread was moved to the Chamberlain College forum so that current and former students will answer your questions about the HESI entrance exam. Good luck to
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    Is it a bad idea to go back to school for a CNA license after graduating as LVN?

    TheCommuter replied to Virtual's topic in General Nursing

    ...Because the employer assumes you'll make a beeline for the exit door and quit once you find a licensed nursing job that actually pays you a living wage. Most reputable employers do not want to...
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    Is it a bad idea to go back to school for a CNA license after graduating as LVN?

    TheCommuter replied to Virtual's topic in General Nursing

    In California, completion of the first semester or quarter of a nursing program renders you eligible to take the state test to become a CNA. Returning to school to become a CNA would be a waste of...
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    Dating while in nursing school?

    TheCommuter replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    In general, women are far less focused on the visual aspects (e.g. looks) than men. For instance, a drop-dead gorgeous man will still struggle to attract the types of women he likes if he is...
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    Online self-paced LVN to RN program

    TheCommuter replied to risjohnson's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior College and Indiana State University are the only self-paced distance LVN to RN programs, and if you are located in California, they will not be accepted for licensure there. The other...
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    About to graduate and feeling incompetant!!

    TheCommuter replied to RNtwinB's topic in General Students

    Yes, a lack of confidence is normal. It will come with time and experience. Meanwhile, you've gotta fake it until you make it when you are a new nurse. Patients can pick up on nervousness and lack of...
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    Help! I hate my job.

    TheCommuter replied to WallyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I am a newer RN case manager for an insurance company who worked at the bedside for nearly 10 years before accepting that position. Many of my newly hired case management coworkers have less than five...