NurseNightOwl BSN, RN

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    November 1st

    NurseNightOwl replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you, I've been creeping this forum for a very long time :) I had to wait until I found a job after graduating, but now everything is finally ready to roll I appreciate all of the advice you and...
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    November 1st

    NurseNightOwl replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    Just finished my intake interview and received my transcript evaluation... I'm going to have to take the 2 health assessment courses, biochem, and stats. I had a health assessment class in my RN...
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    Help with Licensing by Examination in Florida- Electronic Fingerprints

    NurseNightOwl replied to kwyfld's topic in Florida Nursing

    When I filled out the online form with fieldprint to I schedule my appointment, there was a statement that said fieldprint cannot process fingerprints for employment, licensing, or apostille... But...
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    HELP! LTC RN VS LPN!

    NurseNightOwl replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my facility the 11-7 nurses are responsible for doing 24 hr chart checks on each chart. That's not to say the day and evening nurses are supposed to purposely leave orders for them to take care of,...
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    WGU won't accept per diem nurses

    NurseNightOwl replied to MommyandRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I was asked if I was full or part time. They didn't explain the per diem situation though since I'm full
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    And, on the 5th day, "Behold, the mighty gods of state!"

    NurseNightOwl replied to guest042302019's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel the same way. All I hear is "This place will get your license," etc. I'd like to know examples of nurses losing their licenses for things other than narc diversion, specifically in the nursing...
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    100% online RN-BSN programs

    NurseNightOwl replied to JZ_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WGU!!!!!
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    looking for rn to bsn or rn no clinical and no practicums any help?

    NurseNightOwl replied to alodocios's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Try Western Governors University
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    ADN Question

    NurseNightOwl replied to PoodleLover86's topic in Florida Nursing

    I will be relocating November 1 to Jacksonville from Montgomery, AL due to my boyfriend's job... I'm a new(ish) ADN nurse hoping to work in an LTC facility... I only have a couple months experience so...
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    November 1st

    NurseNightOwl replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm waiting on my transcript evaluation... I had a "follow up" appointment today with my EC, just to set up the official "intake interview" for Wednesday at 4. I hope there will be enough spots open...
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    Med Passes

    NurseNightOwl replied to kcdunlap's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a separate drawer in the cart for "backup meds" which are new, unused cards of meds for when the resident is still working their way through a previous card of the same med. This keeps them...
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    New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    NurseNightOwl replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Praise in public, criticize in private." I'm writing this down to remember forever. My unit manager is all about criticizing in public, and it does nothing but breed resentment and hurt morale. And...
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    Starting in a Nursing home vs. Starting in a Hospital

    NurseNightOwl replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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    Are most LTC's always low on supplies?

    NurseNightOwl replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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    November 1st

    NurseNightOwl replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    Do y'all know how long after all your transcripts are in it takes for the eval to be
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    November 1st

    NurseNightOwl replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    Meeeeeeee
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    New 11-7 shift supervisor position

    NurseNightOwl replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @Bringonthenight I think it really depends on your facility and how they structure their med times. At my facility, this is one of the (few) great things about 11-7 - Out of 21 pts, I have one...
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    New 11-7 shift supervisor position

    NurseNightOwl replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ^^ My life. They don't even bother having another nurse for the med cart, it's just my job
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    Hired!!!! Looking for some advice from the pros

    NurseNightOwl replied to pkinta's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Blackcat99, how long until I stop wanting to quit everyday?? Seriously though, I have been working my first job for about a month, and I've had a total of 3 days that I didn't cry in the car on the...
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    FINALLY starting 10/1

    NurseNightOwl replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Western Governors University

    Well, I spoke too soon... I forgot about a CLEP test I took a few years ago, and they need a transcript from them, which can apparently take up to 3 weeks!! So it's looking like a November start for...
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    How to earn the CNA's respect

    NurseNightOwl replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you're approaching it the right way, but at the same time it can be a fine line, depending on who your CNAs are. I'm a new grad myself starting out in LTC - it's been 1 month and I have asked...
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    DOH investigation

    NurseNightOwl replied to toomany's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In Alabama, it's the law that they have to come to the facility to investigate within 72 hours of any
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    Please help new grad with LTC night shift

    NurseNightOwl replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Avoid fast food breakfast on the way home, especially if you're going to bed right when you get home. I've gained a few lbs in just the 1 month since starting my first job (nights in
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    Western Governers students: Can someone describe RN-BSN flow?

    NurseNightOwl replied to tater.jake's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks so much for this info!
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    WGU won't accept per diem nurses

    NurseNightOwl replied to MommyandRN's topic in Western Governors University

    What happens if you are working at the time of application/starting but then quit that job? Just wondering, as I will like be in the process of moving soon after my intended start