CrazyCoconut

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  1. Fastest (<9 mo), multiple start dates, under 10-15K, online RN-BSN?

    CrazyCoconut posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has up to date info on the fastest (can be finished in 9 months or under), under 10-15k tuition, multiple start dates, online RN-BSN? So far, I have researched only 2...

  2. A Nurse with POTS Disability: A Great Success Story!

    CrazyCoconut posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Today, I want to announce to everyone here that I'm thankful for everyone's tips, advice, suggestions, and so much more on this great website. I don't know how I would have gone through my struggles...

  3. Any Hospital CM/LCSWs here? Got a load of questions about your job.

    CrazyCoconut posted a topic in Case Management

    Hey Case Managers/LCSW/Social Workers, I was tasked with following the hospital case managers the other day. Looking, watching, and observing what they do. And I'm an excellent observer. Most were...

  4. Any Hospital CM/LCSWs here? Got a load of questions about your job.

    CrazyCoconut replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for your detailed response. What happened then when you and the CM told the surgeons that? What is the hospital suppose to do when the family refused to learn? They have to pay for IVB...

  5. Any Hospital CM/LCSWs here? Got a load of questions about your job.

    CrazyCoconut replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Case Management

    Thank you. Without getting too detailed, its part of a government agency's assessment of the roles in the hospital. And no, it's not for accreditation or anything. It's more for

  6. Tuition, how much is too much

    CrazyCoconut replied to hopefulkim99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    2 years for ADN, 1 year for RN-BSN, 2 years for MSN. So 5 years in total. I suppose there are faster, accelerated routes but then, they cost a ton. $100K for BSN/NP is definitely not worth it,...

  7. Tuition, how much is too much

    CrazyCoconut replied to hopefulkim99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My friends and I have found the ADN route to be the cheapest. In California, they would give us a tuition waiver if you were low income, so costs were extremely minimal. So the financial aid that came...

  8. Which NP specialty is most in demand?

    CrazyCoconut replied to portx's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Geriatric because of the aging population and Acute Care gets my vote. HIGH need for

  9. Protection AGAINST Group One HR Solutions?

    CrazyCoconut replied to automan2013's topic in Texas Nursing

    First time hearing about it. Hope you win your

  10. There is Hope!!!!

    CrazyCoconut replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great story!! A mighty congratulations to you for hanging through it

  11. Anyone go to a Nursing convention?

    CrazyCoconut replied to lrc1203's topic in General Nursing

    How much do these convention events cost usually? Is it like a 3-day pass for so-and-so

  12. Did I Make the Right Decision?

    CrazyCoconut replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    No you made the right choice. Big Congratulations to you by the

  13. LOL. Lost track of time...

    CrazyCoconut replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Yes, there's nothing like waking up 4AM Sunday morning dressed in scrubs and ready to go to clinical because you thought it was your Monday AM

  14. Visually impaired nurses/ legally blind nurses

    CrazyCoconut replied to MTtoBSN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree with Esme12. I just want to add to please seek student disability services at your school should you need it. They can accommodate your visual impairment with things such as text readers, text...

  15. My NCLEX Story :)

    CrazyCoconut replied to itsbekah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations

  16. A&P I & II + Microbiology for one semester

    CrazyCoconut replied to sunshine&shots's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Surprisingly, all borderline A's (there were no + or - thank goodness). I swear I got a few grey hairs though lol. Shoot for the A's to be competitive, as your peers who will be applying to the...

  17. A&P I & II + Microbiology for one semester

    CrazyCoconut replied to sunshine&shots's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Glad you found your classes. Just remember to do things at your own pace, since everyone's situation or circumstances are different (i.e. kids, etc). I remember when I did my pre-req's, I took a...

  18. friend in trouble... looking for your thoughts

    CrazyCoconut replied to catebsn25's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You're making a commitment and sacrifice when you go into nursing. I wish your friend all the

  19. Ankylosing Spondylitis (Bekhterevs) and Nursing

    CrazyCoconut replied to BSN Happyface's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi everyone. I do not have this disability (I have POTS) but I want to let you know that the great thing about nursing is the flexibility of different positions and specialties. There are specialties...

  20. A Nurse with POTS Disability: A Great Success Story!

    CrazyCoconut replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Wow! I have been busy these last few days but I did not expect such wonderful comments. I had to "Like" each one. Props to Joe V for allowing this to be an article. Having my story turn into an...

  21. Any nurses or nursing students out there who have cerebral palsy?

    CrazyCoconut replied to bella201's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello, unfortunately I won't be qualified enough to answer those questions nor do I know any nurses with CP but I do know that you need to get a physical done once accepted. Also, don't be afraid to...

  22. A Nurse with POTS Disability: A Great Success Story!

    CrazyCoconut replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you!! :) Certainly, POTS is a challenge but I have it somewhat managed. I thank nursing school for that, it's taught me well on management and interventions of various diseases. It's now slowly...

  23. A Nurse with POTS Disability: A Great Success Story!

    CrazyCoconut replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you Esme12 and debilpn23!!! Special thanks to the people in this thread. Your advice and words of encouragement empowered me! Esme12, elkpark, VivaLasViejas, adnrnstudent, Jeanette73,...

  24. Dr refuse to sign accommodations for NCLEX.

    CrazyCoconut replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Just wanted to post back on this thread. I did well on the NCLEX-RN and got my license in the mail today. I had no accommodations and just took it with a confident attitude that almost scared me...

  25. Dr refuse to sign accommodations for NCLEX.

    CrazyCoconut posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi guys, I have a learning disability in regards to chronic insomnia secondary to an airway syndrome I won't mention on here. I have no insurance to fix the problem. I recently came back from the Dr's...