TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Insurance Case Management

    TheCommuter replied to NikiRN88's topic in Case Management

    I have never had any issues obtaining the vacation time or PTO I request. I go to appointments in the middle of the work day. I simply work my personal life into my work day. As long as the work is...
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    First nursing job LTC facility need advice on how to survive !!!

    TheCommuter replied to arose26's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since you have already resigned, the following advice is for others who choose to embark on a career in the LTC/rehab setting.I worked in LTC/rehab for a number of years. In fact, it was one of my...
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    Which nursing field?

    TheCommuter replied to mrnightinggale's topic in General Nursing

    I work from home for an insurance company... I must be honest: my work is not very fulfilling or pervaded with deeper meaning. Thus, I thoroughly enjoy this job and do not want to leave it. The...
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    Is Nursing this terrible?

    TheCommuter replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should try different nursing specialties before entertaining the idea of leaving the profession altogether.There are specialties in existence that do not require nurses to be legally...
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    What exactly do you do as a Psych NP?

    TheCommuter replied to cgb937's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Moved to our Nurse Practitioners forum for the best chance of eliciting a reply from one or more psych NPs.
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    New laws requiring LPNs and RNs to become BSN by 2016

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

    There are settings other than nursing homes that welcome associate degree nurses.There's home health, private duty, hospice, ambulatory care, group homes, adult daycare, assisted living, jails, prison...
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    Good programs for ASN new grad (nationally accredited school) to obtain a BSN and beyond?

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

    My ASN degree is from a non-accredited trade school of shady repute. I completed my BSN online through Western Governors two years ago and enjoyed it.My WGU degree also enabled my acceptance into the...
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    Good programs for ASN new grad (nationally accredited school) to obtain a BSN and beyond?

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

    Here you go (I actually wrote it a few years ago :) ) :
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    How difficult is BSN?

    TheCommuter replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Is the BSN program difficult? If you ask five different people this question, it is likely that you will receive five different answers. A student's perception of the program's degree of difficulty...
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    Need Career Advice

    TheCommuter replied to arose26's topic in Nursing Career

    Is there a particular reason you were pushing a medication cart as a charge RN at an LTC rehab facility when you have a FNP license in your back pocket? I quizzically await the answer. The answer to...
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    Appeal Letter for Readmission Tips Needed

    TheCommuter replied to tmkidd01's topic in General Students

    Moved to our Student forum:
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    Compression stockings for 12 hour shifts

    TheCommuter replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    The title has been 'corrected' to its intended
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    Compression stockings for 12 hour shifts

    TheCommuter replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    I used to wear the medical-grade Medline TED hose. They are comfortable and sturdy. You can order this brand relatively cheaply on Ebay or many of the medical supply
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    Is nursing school possible with RA.

    TheCommuter replied to jalexislopez13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to be blunt: floor nursing is physical. You will spend much of your time on your feet. You will be expected to roll, transfer, push and pull a patient population that is becoming heavier...
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    How are preload and afterload measured?

    TheCommuter replied to Worldnursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome! Your request for help with understanding preload and afterload has been moved to the Nursing Student Assistance forum:
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    From Cali to Florida

    TheCommuter replied to fieldR's topic in General Nursing

    Expect to be paid in the mid-$20s per hour with your five years of experience.Yep, the pay reduction will be steep compared to the $50+ hourly you currently get in California. After all, Florida is...
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    Nursing Care Plan

    TheCommuter replied to Misstika's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your request for help with plans of care has been moved to the Nursing Student Assistance forum:
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    Help - Need A Meaningful Job

    TheCommuter replied to pa_rn2012's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. When it comes to enjoying the work we do, attitude contributes up to 90 percent of the equation IMHO.Nonetheless, I prefer to find deeper meaningfulness and self-fulfillment outside the...
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    Can anyone answer this with steps so I can learn?

    TheCommuter replied to maddyfan4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your inquiry for dosage calculation help has been moved to the Nursing Student Assistance forum:
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    I don't know what to do, advice?

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

    You hit the nail on the head: we gotta do what we've gotta do. For instance, I worked 32 hours per week as an LPN while attending the LPN-to-RN program full-time.Full-time employment during nursing...
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    I don't know what to do, advice?

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

    You can find a way to conjure up the money for health insurance now. If not, you will pay many times more in tuition and fees in the future if you attend nursing school twice (e.g., LPN program, then...
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    Update

    TheCommuter replied to munchkins88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for returning to post this extremely detailed update of your progress. I am pleased that you seem to have finally found your niche in
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    Micro online?

    TheCommuter replied to nanillest's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Your thread's been moved to our Online Distance Learning forum for more replies. Good luck to you.
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    Help!!! Nurses: Have anyone graduated from MGCCC

    TheCommuter replied to shanay251's topic in School, College Programs

    Your thread's been moved to our Nursing Programs forum:
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    Obamacare Repeal - Should we worry about losing our jobs?

    TheCommuter replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    Medicare and Medicaid are entitlement programs that existed long before the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obama Care) and will continue to exist afterward.By the way, today's news programs and...