TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    CNA, then What?

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

    Welcome! Personally, I would have been turned off to the idea of pursuing a nursing career if I had started as a CNA. I do not enjoy ADLs such as toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing and...
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    The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    TheCommuter replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What's the rudest thing that's been said to me by a patient or family? A patient called me a black ___ (rhymes with 'witch,' but starts with 'B') and told me to "go back to Africa." I told him I was...
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    How do you handle co-workers who are extremely dramatic and are easily stressed?

    TheCommuter replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In the past I've dealt with dramatic coworkers by mentally blocking them out and not really dealing with them. You cannot change dramatic people, but you can refuse to react to their drama and...
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    Can a hospital retract their job offer

    TheCommuter replied to nadomel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are seriously no home health companies, private duty spots, nursing homes, hospices, group homes, jails, prisons or psychiatric facilities that hire new nurses in Maryland? The exalted acute...
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    Getting into Nursing school with a misdemeanor

    TheCommuter replied to mrs303abuse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Getting into nursing school is the least of your issues. It would be sad to graduate, only to encounter difficulties with your state's board of nursing due to your misdemeanor record. No nursing...
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    How do I apply for NCLEX if I studied BSN abroad but I'm an immigrant of US?

    TheCommuter replied to patrixia.rocco's topic in Nurse Registration

    Moved to the Nurse Registration
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    Not getting paid

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

    Your biggest clue came when your manager asked for volunteer nurses. Volunteer nurses never get paid because they are volunteering their time for free. Any time you hear the words 'volunteer' and...
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    Am I a bully?

    TheCommuter replied to haron54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. Radical honesty is a turnoff, especially to superiors. Sometimes the truth hurts so badly that you'd be better off keeping quiet.Many people claim to want the truth. However, when the moment...
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    Pondering Insurance Nurse Case Mangement

    TheCommuter replied to sunkiss285's topic in Case Management

    I wrote about my daily routine several months ago. Click on the link
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    Cal State San marcos vs University of Phoenix FNP Program

    TheCommuter replied to Saavi's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP forum for more
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    Online FNP Programs, Spring Admissions

    TheCommuter replied to Mercymercy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP forum for more
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    First nurse job 1.5hour commute

    TheCommuter replied to GRN005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I commuted to work 120 miles one-way (240 miles round trip) when I lived in southern California. It was doable for about a year, then it grew tired rather quickly. I suggest you accept what's been...
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    PACU LPN?

    TheCommuter replied to Varghy's topic in PACU

    Thread has been moved to the PACU forum for more
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    moving to rehab nursing a career killer?

    TheCommuter replied to RSanchez's topic in Rehabilitation

    I worked in acute rehab for six years and have specialty certification as a rehabilitation nurse (CRRN). Rehab nursing didn't kill my career. Rather, it boosted my career and opened the doors to the...
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    Incinsiderate Families

    TheCommuter replied to logical0270's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The family members in the original post were being very considerate of their loved one's emotionally charged grieving process, which is why they asked for medication to calm mother's
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    Best littmann stethoscope model for Nursing School?

    TheCommuter replied to abarreto's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The Littmann Lightweight SE is less than $50 and perfect for nursing students, as well as seasoned nurses who work in non-critical care practice settings. I also recommend the MaxiScope, which is made...
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    Texas Endorsement

    TheCommuter replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Texas Nursing

    The jurisprudence exam is easy. It is open-book and written at a 6th to 8th grade level. There's no need to study for it since the questions are common sense.While taking the exam, just keep another...
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    Academic scholarships for ABSN!

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

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum for more
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    sc morphine

    TheCommuter replied to studentaro's topic in Patient Medications

    Moved to the Patient Medications
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    How do you last?

    TheCommuter replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. I remained at stressful jobs because no one else would pay for my housing or put food on the table if I abruptly quit without other employment lined up.I experienced hunger, disconnected...
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    Online FNP programs

    TheCommuter replied to kgudecza's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thread has been moved to our Student NP forum for more
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    Part Time CNA Full Time Nursing School

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

    I worked 32 hours per week as an LVN while attending an LPN-to-RN/ASN transition program full-time. I graduated with a 3.5 GPA and a spot on the honor roll. Working while attending nursing school is...
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    Can a hospital retract their job offer

    TheCommuter replied to nadomel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As the multiple other respondents have indicated, an offer of employment can definitely be rescinded. As unfortunate as this seems, the reality is that no potential employer owes a prospective...
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    LVN to 30 Unit Option to BSN

    TheCommuter replied to Rice_in_Space's topic in General Students

    I think she means Pacific College will accept her into their RN-to-BSN program if she attains RN licensure through the 30 unit option, which is only valid in California.I would avoid the 30 unit...
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    Teaching the Developmentally Disabled to self-administer Insulin

    TheCommuter replied to sherbearccrn's topic in Patient Medications

    There are four levels of intellectual / developmental disability (IDD). Many persons with mild intellectual disabilities can be taught to self-administer insulin. However, individuals with moderate,...