TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    How do nurses last?

    TheCommuter replied to KariT's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend works in an emergency department. There are nursing jobs outside the almighty, exalted acute care hospital that the public seems to forget about. Nursing positions in clinics,...
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    Nasty ....

    TheCommuter replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Edited to reflect the correct word.
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    Weight loss for nurses

    TheCommuter replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. Although I am maintaining a large weight loss rather than attempting to lose, I agree that fresh fruits and veggies are lifesavers. Last night's bedtime snack was a baked gala apple...
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    Anyone applying to SC4 for Fall '17?

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

    What is
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    RN shortage

    TheCommuter replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    Nationwide in the U.S., there has not been a true RN shortage in years. There are enough actively licensed RNs in the country to fill all vacant job openings overnight. Rather, many geographical areas...
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    method 3 bvnpt

    TheCommuter replied to tashafamous1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For the most definitive answer to your questions, you may wish to either telephone or visit the BVNPT office in Sacramento. Good luck with the
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    Nasty ....

    TheCommuter replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother was hospitalized for three weeks before succumbing in early January of this year. For much of that time she was on a ventilator. Based on my observations, the nurses and RTs performed...
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    Riverside Community College questions

    TheCommuter replied to Roseymw22's topic in School, College Programs

    Welcome!Since this forum is viewed by people from all 50 states, Canada, the UK, and many other countries, few respondents will know what RCC means unless you
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    Hard and Soft Skills

    TheCommuter posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I attended an all-staff meeting that was being facilitated by the hospital administrator, chief nursing officer, and a couple of other members of the site leadership team. I will never forget a...
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    Leaving nursing

    TheCommuter replied to Hreneem's topic in General Nursing

    I will bite...and give the benefit of the doubt. Maybe the OP completed an LPN program at age 18. Hopefully he/she will respond to provide some
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    Please, It's a brief - not a diaper

    TheCommuter replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know, I know...and I totally agree with your thoughts on this issue.Nonetheless, we live in a society that takes comfort in a candy-coated version of reality because the truth hurts. When presented...
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    I feel like a dunce! I can't answer Nclex questions the way I use to!

    TheCommuter replied to Kyff's topic in General Nursing

    I somehow believe the majority of practicing nurses would be unable to answer NCLEX-style questions as proficiently as they did when they were students. There is a method to the madness of answering...
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    School

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

    What is your idea of a "long
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    Best online RN to BSN?

    TheCommuter replied to GL191211's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It seems you are seeking the ultimate unicorn. There is not one single NP program in existence that doesn't have a clinical practicum requirement. Otherwise, how would the school produce competent...
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    Pros and cons to nursing in the state where you live

    TheCommuter replied to Bduncan008's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a large, rapidly growing city in North Central Texas (population 850,000). The benefits of working as a nurse here include the low cost of living, competitive pay, and proliferation of new...
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    Day shift vs. night shift

    TheCommuter replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    I did not quite say that nights were "peaceful" or "quiet." I think you may be referring to my two-year-old post below, but in a roundabout manner. Rather, I said that nights had more peace and...
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    How much did your nursing education cost you? Worth it?

    TheCommuter replied to resilientnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Allnurses.com!To whom are you asking this question? There are 30+ people who have responded to this thread. Also, keep in mind that this thread was started in 2011 and many of the...
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    Recently fired during orientation...help

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

    My thinking differs. I would not bother with a lawyer because the OP's employment was terminated during the probationary period.In addition, she did not lose her job over an E.O.E. reason (e.g., race,...
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    Looking for suggestions

    TheCommuter replied to Monie00's topic in General Nursing

    I completed a medical assisting program in 2000. I completed an LPN program in 2005. You will need to complete the LPN program from start to finish. You will not receive advanced placement for having...
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    CNA Issues

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

    Moved to the CNA forum for more
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    NCLEX IN 2 Day, 2nd attempt, scored 50% on kaplan question trainer 7

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

    Your thread was moved to the NCLEX forum:
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    CNA Issues

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

    Bingo...if I had been working as a CNA, I would not want a student eliciting my assistance due to his/her inability to keep up with the workflow. In the nursing home setting, routine is king....
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    New BSN vs veteran LPN

    TheCommuter replied to kiyoshi kazuya's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Answering your question without knowing more specifics is quite challenging right now. You have left a very important detail out of the scenario: what was the outdated procedure? The LPN was...
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    CNA Issues

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

    Are you asking the CNA to help you with residents that have not been assigned to her? If so, this may be the problem. If the residents are already part of the CNAs's assignment, perhaps she has a chip...
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    Your Inspiration

    TheCommuter replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have no inspirational story to share. However, I wanted to thank you for your service to this