TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

    TheCommuter replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Both of you are very welcome.
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    Transgender Patients

    TheCommuter replied to sherri64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Moved to the Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
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    Nursing Experience

    TheCommuter replied to nerdynurse7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Since you do not have licensed nursing experience, it would be very misleading to say that you have nursing experience. CNA experience and nursing school clinical rotations do not count as licensed...
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    Negotiating Pay

    TheCommuter replied to FutureCruzanRN's topic in General Nursing

    However, if the HR figureheads at this particular hospital utilize a predetermined wage grid, you will be offered the prevailing rate of pay for RNs with 1 to 5 years of experience that appears on the...
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    Rn-bsn new grad.pay per hour 2016

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

    My current workplace does not hire new grads (I work for an insurance company as an RN case manager). I have 10 + years of nursing experience.My previous job, which I left at the end of last year,...
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    Rn-bsn new grad.pay per hour 2016

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

    The new grad pay rate you quoted sounds competitive for LTAC hospitals in
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    Rn-bsn new grad.pay per hour 2016

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

    It's hard to answer your question without knowing where you're located. Pay varies drastically according to geographic region. New grad RNs in rural southern Georgia can start out at less than $19/hr,...
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    Do I have a chance? LPN-ASN ITCC

    TheCommuter replied to NurseBre94's topic in LPN to RN

    Thread has been moved to our LPN-to-RN
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    CRNA school chances after failing two first semester courses

    TheCommuter replied to .CJ.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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    Do lpns give vaccinations?

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

    I administered vaccinations during my years as an LPN/LVN. Immunizations are definitely within the scope of practice for LPNs. The only LPN jobs that do not entail vaccinations are at insurance...
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    should I go to grad school at 49 yrs old, 26 yrs of nursing?

    TheCommuter replied to dalainey's topic in General Nursing

    I would only take A&P if you are sure you could earn an 'A' grade. A&P is not a course people typically take to boost their GPAs.People usually take fluffy humanities courses (e.g. art...
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    One class per semester?

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

    The suggestion to not work is unrealistic for many people. I worked full-time throughout my nursing program and graduated with honors. Many other nursing students successfully juggle school and...
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    One class per semester?

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

    http://www.occc.edu/catalog/2015-2016/degree-programs/health-professions/nursing.pdf I visited OCCC's website and saw nothing about time limits on prerequisite
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    Graduate / doctoral admissions with WGU degrees

    TheCommuter replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    I know this question was not directed at me; however, look up the term 'academic incest' for more information. My WGU transcripts did not indicate that my coursework was delivered online. However,...
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    Question about NCLEX test

    TheCommuter replied to n.gur's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your thread's been moved to the NCLEX
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    should I go to grad school at 49 yrs old, 26 yrs of nursing?

    TheCommuter replied to dalainey's topic in General Nursing

    One of our frequent posters (meanmaryjean) completed both a BSN and MSN degree in her late 50s after having been an associate degree nurse for 30+ years. She recently earned a DNP degree at age 60....
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    Accepted as an alternate for the ASN program at ivy tech Columbus fall 2016

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

    Thread has been moved to our Student
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    One class per semester?

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

    In the area where I live, most nursing programs won't accept science prerequisite courses for transfer credit that were completed more than 5 to 7 years
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    question

    TheCommuter replied to thendricks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome! I assume you are a student. This thread has been moved to the Nursing Student Assistance
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    B.S. with major in nursing versus B.S.N.

    TheCommuter replied to Jo'squestions's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree and the bachelor of science with a major / concentration in nursing (BScN) will both result in eligibility to take the NCLEX to become an RN. Another...
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    Does starting in a LTC limit you?

    TheCommuter replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Nursing

    I started my career in LTC and later received hospital job offers with the LTC experience on my resume, so it did not limit my chances. By the way, I did not accept the hospital job offers because LTC...
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    Dialysis for new grad - pros and cons

    TheCommuter replied to reginalin's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Moved to our Dialysis / Renal forum for more
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    I don't want to work as a CNA during undergrad

    TheCommuter replied to outsidegirl's topic in General Students

    I never worked as a CNA, nor was I ever certified as one. However, I did briefly work as a direct care worker at a group home for IDD/MHMR adults about three years prior to starting nursing school....
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    Pondering Insurance Nurse Case Mangement

    TheCommuter replied to sunkiss285's topic in Case Management

    I obtained my first case management position approximately six months ago. I work for a major insurance company. Will you be working in office or from home? Is the job opening for utilization review,...
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    used needle injury

    TheCommuter replied to hello96's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome!This question is best answered by your primary care provider or other type of physician since our membership is not permitted to exchange medical advice. Hopefully you reported this...