TheCommuter BSN, RN

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    Does any school accept Hondros College credits?

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

    Hondros College is located in Ohio, not another
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    Does any school accept Hondros College credits?

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

    It is an investor-owned school of questionable repute.Former students sue Hondros College and its CEO over nursing school accreditation problems |
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    I have a kids question!

    TheCommuter replied to ant123's topic in General Nursing

    Since this question is not specific to any U.S. state, this thread's been moved to the General Nursing Discussion forum to elicit more responses and
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    Aspiring nurse with questions

    TheCommuter replied to PinkMom's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Texas Board of Nursing requires clinical hours in medical/surgical nursing, maternal/child nursing, psychiatric/mental health nursing, and pediatric nursing. As mentioned above, having nursing...
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    LPN'S

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

    Becoming an LPN is a respectable career choice. I was one for 4 years, and the primary reasons I returned to school to become an RN were the increased pay and wider array of job
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    Graduate Program

    TheCommuter replied to millal's topic in Western Governors University

    Here's our WGU forum, for future reference: https://allnurses.com/western-governors-university/ I completed WGU's online RN-to-BSN program last year and it has made several nice job opportunities...
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    How do you deal with Doctors that insult nurses?

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

    In the past I've said, "The ball is in your court, Doctor. How do you wish to proceed?" It is a not-so-subtle reminder that he/she is responsible for the patient's medical management and treatment...
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    Cleveland Clinic

    TheCommuter replied to blizzard281's topic in General Nursing

    I see that you have already found it...but here it is for any other people who happen to come along and read this thread...Ohio Nursing forum:
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    Need advise!!

    TheCommuter replied to Alejandra.MtzRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    That's a competitive new grad RN pay rate in Dallas. Keep in mind that most local hospital systems are paying new RNs in the $23 to $26 hourly range.I was an LVN for several years before earning my RN...
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    NCLEX EXAM!!

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

    Welcome. We moved your thread to our NCLEX Discussion
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    Relocating from Miami to Austin or Richmond

    TheCommuter replied to transferlh's topic in General Nursing

    The cost of living in Austin is high (for Texas standards) and the pay rates are piddling due to supply and demand. With three years of experience, most local hospital systems will offer you in the...
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    Asking nurse coworker out on a date on another floor

    TheCommuter replied to Sailed3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't enjoy coffee dates...the combination of the harried environment and caffeine jolt is just not relaxing or conducive to getting to know one another, especially in a hospital cafeteria. I...
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    I don't think I'm smart enough for the nursing program

    TheCommuter replied to ChrissieBabi24's topic in General Students

    I think this issue reaches far beyond the topic of motivation. After all, you cannot motivate a truly depressed person by telling them to "cheer up" or "snap out of it."This is a self-fulfilling...
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    Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    TheCommuter replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I worked full-time, 48 hours per week, on the night shift. I probably devoted 10 to 15 hours each week to studying and completed the BSN in 10 months.It depends on how many credits you need to...
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    Finished RN to BSN Program in 6 months and 1 week! Feel free to ask me anything!

    TheCommuter replied to CLUVRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Tests are proctored. You can take them either at home while observed via webcam remote proctoring, or you can take them at local testing
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    ADN, BSN, or RN-BSN?

    TheCommuter replied to jamaicangirl16's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Duplicate threads have been
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    ADN, BSN, or RN-BSN?

    TheCommuter replied to jamaicangirl16's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you are in a major metropolitan area where hiring practices are BSN-preferred, you will likely need a BSN degree to be competitive in your local employment market. If you are fine with non-hospital...
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    Quick update

    TheCommuter replied to Ayo.Lene's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the very detailed update. Hopefully it will help a few
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    WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    TheCommuter replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned firsthand about the carryover affect that occurs when you take Ambien, but do not have a full seven to eight hours to devote to sleeping afterward. With all of the violence that has been...
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    If you could speak your mind...

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

    Patient's wife said, "You don't know what you're doing!" I wanted to respond, "Oh, really? If you and your husband knew what y'all were doing, why were you unable to manage this health issue at home?...
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    How long did you stay at your first job?

    TheCommuter replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    I remained at my first nursing job a whopping six weeks. After only one 8-hour shift of orientation and incivility from coworkers, there was no reason for me to commit to that workplace long-term.I...
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    How do you saline-lock? / What is saline-locking?

    TheCommuter replied to 757RN's topic in Patient Medications

    The terminology I learned this skill under was 'saline well' or a 'hep lock.' I did not learn this skill in nursing school, either.
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    Interview Question

    TheCommuter replied to IVNinja300's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Moved to the Nursing Interview Advice forum for more
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    VITAS in DFW

    TheCommuter replied to arvolina's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've had many encounters with hospice nurses and case managers based out of the Fort Worth Vitas office and they always seemed to conduct themselves with professionalism. Perhaps this was just a fluke...
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    Hospice LPN CC Coordinator

    TheCommuter replied to NurseSkully34's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thread's been moved to our Hospice Nursing forum to elicit more