TheCommuter BSN, RN

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    Withdrew from BSN to do LVN (lost and confuse)

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

    Moved to the LPN/LVN Corner forum for more
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    Withdrew from BSN to do LVN (lost and confuse)

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

    Welcome! I completed a private LVN program in southern California (Van Nuys) before earning my ASN and BSN degrees. In my estimation, the LVN program was the most challenging of the three educational...
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    What is the dress code for nurses?

    TheCommuter replied to Blackcat99's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I know this question was asked last year, but most of the IDD/MHMR group home environments I've been in entailed casual street clothes for staff, including
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    Proctored exam

    TheCommuter replied to Rebeccared's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most community colleges have testing centers that offer proctored testing services. Perhaps you can contact your local community college and see if this is an
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    RN-BSN-- WGU?

    TheCommuter replied to amber_dftba's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I completed WGU's online RN-to-BSN program last year. It took me approximately 10 months, 34 credits, and less than $6,000 in tuition and fees to finish the
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    Anyone else starting July 1?

    TheCommuter replied to erinmichele's topic in Western Governors University

    Biochem was easy for me. Just do not look too deeply into the directions. Remember that 'B' equals 'degree' at WGU. Do not strive for perfection when doing the work. GASP! Second-rate work is okay in...
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    Unlicensed surgery tech working under my RN licence?

    TheCommuter replied to philip8614's topic in Operating Room

    Thread has been moved to our Operating Room Nursing forum to increase the number of responses from nurses who work in this specialty area. Good luck to
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    What does effective communication skills mean?

    TheCommuter replied to haselden's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As the previous posters mentioned, effective communication skills refers to the efficacy of the job applicant's verbal and written communication. The employer desires candidates who can communicate...
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    what to do to take nclex in illinois without local license

    TheCommuter replied to aienesuhh's topic in Nurse Registration

    Welcome. We moved your thread to our Nurse Registration forum for more
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    Does having a medical coding cert give you a better chance to get in nursing school

    TheCommuter replied to KZ2016's topic in General Nursing

    A medical coding certificate will not increase your chances of securing acceptance into nursing programs. It will, however, increase your chances of securing a nice and clean desk job as a medical...
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    Middlesex community college Lowell Ma Nursing Program

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

    Welcome! We moved your thread to our Student
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    Facebook and employers/school

    TheCommuter replied to daisybird27's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, certain categories of job applicants are not protected by E.O.E. rules. Therefore, social drinkers, smokers and the overweight/obese can be legally discriminated against when seeking...
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    ADN, BA versus BSN

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

    Pay rates for new grad nurses are lower than they should be in SD when taking the cost of living there into consideration. In addition, securing that first nursing job is an uphill
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    LPN Program Full-Time Job

    TheCommuter replied to kriziaelora1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I concur...I've completed an LPN, ASN, and BSN program. Out of the three, I found the LPN program to be the most challenging in terms of difficulty and
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    LPN Program Full-Time Job

    TheCommuter replied to kriziaelora1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum for more
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    TheCommuter replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is not the same Sara Childers. The one in Wyoming was born in '72 per page 26 of the board order documents you linked to, whereas the one who gave the cake to coworkers was born in '83. Same...
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    Working as a nurse and going to school

    TheCommuter replied to kc13's topic in LPN to RN

    After obtaining my LVN licensure and securing my first nursing position, I enrolled in prerequisite coursework at my local community college six months later. I suggest you immerse yourself in the...
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    I need to know!

    TheCommuter replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    24-hour military times provide instantaneous clarification in many situations of importance or convenience... For instance, you'll immediately know I am scheduled to work the night shift if I am...
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    EpiPens....who knew?

    TheCommuter replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    I know I am going off on a tangent, but perhaps these arcane rules partially explain the explosion in the popularity of homeschooling over the past couple of
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    Prerequisites or TEAS first?

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

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing
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    A simple reminder of why we do what we do, for everyone to reflect

    TheCommuter replied to Bedside_Life RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses who frequently skip meals, ignore the urge to pee, and neglect their own personal needs are not doing any favors to the profession as a whole.I readily admit that I'd rather not work unless I'm...
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    Leaving current job after only 5 months

    TheCommuter replied to mlang's topic in General Nursing

    No, I am not in your boat. I do not hesitate to separate from an employer if another workplace is making a better offer. I am loyal to no workplace; therefore, I do not feel guilty about leaving when...
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    Passed Nclex PN

    TheCommuter replied to Nurse_mike2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to you.
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    Discrimination

    TheCommuter replied to nerdynurse7's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I totally concur...PRN/per diem nursing job = LPN Pay + LPN Experience Refusing what was offered = Zero Pay + Zero
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    NCLEX RN - how I passed in 75Q

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

    Congratulations and thank you for sharing this story.