TheCommuter BSN, RN

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    Do I have a chance in getting back into the Nursing Program after being dismissed?

    TheCommuter replied to k3ndallee's topic in General Students

    At this point, the investor-owned schools are most likely to accept students into their nursing programs without regard to previous failures. Check out the nursing programs at ITT Tech, South...
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    Can LPNs do nursing care plan

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

    LPNs can contribute to the plan of care in most states...In some states, the LPN can initiate the care plan in the LTC/SNF setting if an RN such as the DON or unit manager signs off on
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    What's your definition of orientation?

    TheCommuter replied to Sparkle9212's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In the neck of the woods where I live, three days of orientation for new grads is the norm in LTC. I received one 8-hour shift of orientation when I was a new grad LVN in LTC. I was supposed to have...
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    Looking to move from the UK to USA - ideally Cali

    TheCommuter replied to asht's topic in International Nursing

    The West Coast cities you've mentioned have horribly saturated nursing employment markets with too many nurses and not enough jobs for everyone who wants to work. If numerous nurses who were educated...
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    In over my head?

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

    I think you are paying entirely too much attention to an insult made by a coworker who would probably not reciprocate with the same level of attentiveness if you were to openly insult her in the same...
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    Can't use financial aid for CNA?

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

    Not all schools participate in federal student aid programs, especially many of the private CNA academies. Also, CNA training programs at community colleges sometimes don't qualify for federal student...
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    Reapplying for a job

    TheCommuter replied to Bkre8iv2's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my personal mantra...never give any entity the chance to reject you more than once. Being involuntarily terminated from a place of employment is a form of professional rejection since...
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    Phone Interview Tips for Research Nursing Job

    TheCommuter replied to SaggieRN87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Moved to our Interview Advice forum for more
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    New nurse: I get no respect

    TheCommuter replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    I think the OP may have used that word to describe a layer of perceived passive aggressiveness from the techs with whom she
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    Travel nursing in Colorado

    TheCommuter replied to Erikashton's topic in Travel

    Moved to the Travel Nursing
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    first job at a methadone clinic

    TheCommuter replied to Bishop043's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I have a cushy work-from-home job that involves no hands-on skills. I couldn't care less if I never gave another injection or started another IV line again. Skills are overrated. I'd rather...
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    Male nursing students with questions!

    TheCommuter replied to metsmike917's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No problem! We moved your thread to our Pre-Nursing Student
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    Bookbag for nursing school?

    TheCommuter replied to abarreto's topic in General Students

    I used a $14.99 JanSport backpack for nursing school that I purchased at a local Ross Dress for Less store. After 10+ years, the bag is still in good condition. You really do not need anything...
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    Nursing School Help

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

    Moved to our Pre-Nursing Student forum for more
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    Are you offered better jobs by having a BSN (vs ADN)?

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

    I started as an LPN/LVN before earning an ASN. I earned my BSN degree last year and now fully appreciate the opportunities it has bestowed upon me. A time might arise in your career when you grow...
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    New Grad Pay In Oklahoma

    TheCommuter replied to defibn's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    You might want to check the dates on any posts to which you reply before responding in such a knee-jerk manner. If you had been more attentive regarding the dates prior to replying, you would have...
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    Moving to TX from PA

    TheCommuter replied to Citynurse302's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think you should take the offer you currently have, even if the pay is paltry. It will not kill you to earn $22/hr for one year before moving on to a position that will pay significantly more. If...
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    Anyone starting WGU

    TheCommuter replied to HA_LPN's topic in Western Governors University

    I conjecture that only those who have attended both WGU and Excelsior College would be able to accurately answer this question. I hope one of our frequent posters chimes in since she completed her ASN...
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    Associates or Bach.

    TheCommuter replied to SelenaRios97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll find that the majority of nurses were/are 'older' nontraditional students when they completed their degrees.I was 24 when I graduated from an LVN program, 29 when I completed the ASN degree, 34...
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    Transferring WGU degrees to other schools for Nurse Practitioner programs

    TheCommuter replied to Cdbailey's topic in Western Governors University

    Several WGU degree holders have been accepted to NP programs at schools such as the University of South Alabama, Maryville University, Touro University, Chamberlain, and so
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    Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    TheCommuter replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    You'll need to retake the statistics if you have not passed a stats class within the preceding five-year period. It's WGU's policy.It should be no big deal...do not be under the impression that this...
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    RN to BSN- Statistics requirement (appeal)

    TheCommuter replied to FlipfloppinRN's topic in Western Governors University

    It only took me a few weeks to complete the statistics course, and my math abilities are undeniably horrible (a.k.a. remedial level). WGU's version of statistics is watered-down: there are no...
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    Discrimination in the workplace by your boss female, how do you handle it?

    TheCommuter replied to LifeisChange1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We moved this thread to the Nurse Colleague/Patient Relations forum for more
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    How to deal with coworkers

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

    We moved this thread to the Nurse Colleague/Patient Relations forum to elicit more
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    How do you not feel like an imposter?

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

    Thread has been moved to the Nurse Colleague/ Patient Relations