TheCommuter BSN, RN

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    How You Can Lose 50 Pounds In 90 Days

    TheCommuter replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    100 to 150 grams of CHO per day would be considered a carbohydrate-controlled diet by most standards. It's definitely not low-carb, but anything that falls within the low 100s would be a...
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    Am I a bully?

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

    There will always be three sides to every workplace story in which termination has occurred: the embattled former employee's side, the former manager's side, and somewhere in the middle lies the...
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    Difference between a BSN from a University VS. an Institute?

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

    West Coast University and Dallas Nursing Institute are both investor-owned, private for-profit trade schools with outrageously priced tuition and fees. You will be paying in the $90,000 range for a...
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    Can you be pregnant in nursing school?

    TheCommuter replied to leikela91's topic in General Students

    Three of my pregnant nursing school classmates delivered their newborns while in the program. The two 'younger' classmates (both in their 20s) graduated on time due to decent support systems outside...
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    Accelerated nursing program at Humber College

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

    Thread has been moved to our student
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    Cardiac rehab help

    TheCommuter replied to JBonnn10's topic in Rehabilitation

    Since cardiac rehab is not exactly a coveted specialty in the area where I reside, nurses are still being hired into this niche with associate degrees. However, the BSN would open up a greater number...
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    Online Bachelors Degree

    TheCommuter replied to alexisbord2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I completed my BSN degree online in 10 months while working full-time 12-hour nights. I did not have the time or inclination to attend in-person classes. In addition, it is not as if your degree or...
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    Totally online nursing school?

    TheCommuter replied to cosmicmama's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No totally online prelicensure nursing programs exist. The only totally online nursing programs are bridge programs for those who already have licensure as LPNs or paramedics. A person cannot go from...
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    How You Can Lose 50 Pounds In 90 Days

    TheCommuter replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. Spot reduction is a big, fat myth (pun intended). If a person aims for comprehensive fat burning via moderate to high intensity cardio exercise and some weight training to raise the...
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    "You're too smart to be a nurse. Be a doctor"

    TheCommuter replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Since she's been a nurse for 34+ years, I can safely conjecture that she's at least upper middle-aged (mid 50s or older) and has been around the block more than enough times to form an informed...
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    HELP!! NEW nurse feel like Im getting eaten by sharks

    TheCommuter replied to newbie9909's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moved to the First Year After Nursing Licensure
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    "You're too smart to be a nurse. Be a doctor"

    TheCommuter replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    I have not experienced this. However, I would not be terribly offended if someone said it to me since my self-esteem does not rest on the opinions of random people.Your parents must really believe in...
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    Nicotene test

    TheCommuter replied to noviceRN22's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if Aetna specifically tests for nicotine metabolites, but I work for another major insurance company where all new hires undergo a urine screen to check for the presence of nicotine...
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    RN or DNP?

    TheCommuter replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student
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    Contacting patient after discharge

    TheCommuter replied to lvoro001's topic in General Students

    I can have all the compassion for a patient in the world without crossing boundaries to become one of his personal friends. I've been the patient recently. As long as my nurses provided competent care...
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    Which wheeled backpack should I buy for Nursing School?

    TheCommuter replied to PrincessNur's topic in General Students

    If you do need a book bag on wheels, I suggest a small 16x12 rolling luggage-style suitcase. You can find them in the luggage aisle of WalMart, Target, Ross, TJ Maxx, KMart, and most big box retailers...
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    Which wheeled backpack should I buy for Nursing School?

    TheCommuter replied to PrincessNur's topic in General Students

    Thread has been moved to the General Nursing Student forum for more
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    CNA attire during interview?

    TheCommuter replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Moved to the Interview Help
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    Proctored exam

    TheCommuter replied to Rebeccared's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sounds like me. :) Every time I've taken placement tests, I have been placed into the lowest level possible (arithmetic or elementary algebra).I am thankful that nursing has room for those of us who...
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    about private lvn school??

    TheCommuter replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Since the OP is using the 'LVN' title instead of 'LPN,' I can safely conjecture (s)he is considering a Vista College campus in
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    Taking home empty vials

    TheCommuter replied to johndough's topic in Patient Medications

    At the last facility where I worked, empty vials were to be disposed of in a special black container to comply with local hazardous waste
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    Lpn to RN Ivytech

    TheCommuter replied to LPNsoontobeRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes, it matters. LPNs who completed their practical nursing education at regionally accredited community colleges, state universities, public technical colleges, or public adult education centers have...
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    NLN accreditation job requirement?

    TheCommuter replied to LUCBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm enrolled in a MSN program that is currently a candidate for ACEN accreditation. The same school offers a BSN program that has had NLNAC accreditation for 20+ years before the accrediting body's...
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    7/3 WILTW: Brain Development, Standardized Patients and Female Condom

    TheCommuter replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for starting this week's WILTW thread, A&Ox6. I'm another member of the ranks of the vertically challenged. I stand a whopping 5'1 and a half inches tall. Over the years I've learned that...
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    about private lvn school??

    TheCommuter replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I found the disclosures for Vista College and they are somewhat dismal. I discourage anyone from spending $36,000 in tuition and fees on an LVN program....