TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    How low would you go?

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

    Unfortunately, I've seen pathetically lowball NP salaries in Florida, the state where people are supposedly paid in sunshine. The low pay is most likely not a typo or mistake. Also, a number of new NP...
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    He Said I "Act Like I'm In Med School or Something!"

    TheCommuter replied to SunshineeStudent's topic in General Students

    I do not see why/how this comment generated such an indignant reaction within you. Many people portray nursing school as the hardest venture in the world when it really is not as difficult as they...
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    TheCommuter replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    Several mean-spirited posts have been removed in recent minutes. In addition, replies that quoted the mean-spirited posts were removed. This is a reminder to adhere to the site's terms of service,...
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    1hr Drive to Nursing School

    TheCommuter replied to hamolady's topic in General Students

    When I lived in central California, I drove 95 miles one-way (190 miles round trip) to the Los Angeles area five days a week for 12 months to attend an LVN program.I now live in the D/FW area of...
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    UAB FNP Summer 2017

    TheCommuter replied to agirl2014's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP
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    How low would you go?

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

    Goodness, gracious no!I am not even an NP and have no plans to become one. However, my current salary as an RN case manager in low cost-of-living Texas exceeds the NP rate quoted on that employment...
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    First week of nursing school... is it for me?

    TheCommuter replied to knursing's topic in General Students

    I missed this part. If you truly are feeling suicidal, reach out for help. There's the promise of a new day to live for. Please get help. We care...1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-273-8255 1-800-866-2465...
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    i really want to join the navy but i am still in school

    TheCommuter replied to bigbluerose's topic in Government, Military

    Moved to the Military Nursing forum for more
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    ATI TEAS 6 Advice and Recommendations!

    TheCommuter replied to rhodayyx3's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Moved to the TEAS Exam Help
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    Feeling so Bummed

    TheCommuter replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    Moved to the General Nursing Student
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    New ED nurse

    TheCommuter replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

    Moved to the Emergency Nursing
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    12 hour shifts vs 8 hours.. Pros & Cons

    TheCommuter replied to Nursedee1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally preferred 12-hour shifts, especially when I was a floor nurse. I'd rather work three compressed shifts and enjoy my four days off. The 8-hour shifts caused me to feel bleak, as if I was...
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    BCTC Spring 2017

    TheCommuter replied to Josh'sMommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Moved to the LPN Nursing Student
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    TheCommuter replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    To whom are you directing this response? Utilization of the 'QUOTE' function allows readers to know which member you are directing your response
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    Chamberlain Atlanta

    TheCommuter replied to kjkorolenko's topic in Chamberlain College

    Moved to the Chamberlain College
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    TheCommuter replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of the so-called dregs who entered nursing for the steady paycheck.Just imagine that your manager approached you one morning and announced, "I regret to inform you that we can no longer pay...
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    Is adequate rest the most important factor in enjoying night shift?

    TheCommuter replied to Hmfog's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. Requiring night shifters to attend 2:00pm meetings is akin to forcing them out of bed at midnight for 2:00am meetings. Unfortunately, managerial figureheads are either too dense or...
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    dealing with rude doctors?

    TheCommuter replied to 2016New's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When dealing with rude doctors via telephone, I would present a quick snapshot of the patient's clinical situation. Then I would say, "The ball is now in your court. How would you like to proceed?" It...
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    DNP Fluff

    TheCommuter replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Moved to the DNP forum for more
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    TheCommuter replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    My former high school health teacher had a resonant saying: "If you want advice on a good weight loss diet, the best person to ask is a fat person."Here was his reasoning...the vast majority of fat...
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    You know the shift is gonna be a hot mess when ...

    TheCommuter replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Back when I worked the floor, I knew my shift would be a hot mess when a patient would announce, "I am going to die tonight. I am ready to be with the Lord." While these patients usually did not die,...
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    Looking at Navy Reserve nursing

    TheCommuter replied to khinlicky's topic in Government, Military

    Moved to the Military Nursing forum for more
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    Humana Care Manager

    TheCommuter replied to sweetRN05's topic in Case Management

    Moved to our Case Management Nursing forum for more
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    Need help in choosing nursing program... (Azusa Pacific University vs. CSU San Marcos)

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

    Moved to our Student
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    TheCommuter replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    Your observations are salient. Exercise by itself will not induce weight loss...https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160128130943.htm...