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  1. RN-BSN in 6 months is DOABLE!

    schnookimz replied to RN*mommy's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes I paid 936 at a

  2. Best MD note

    schnookimz replied to beckster_01's topic in Nursing Humor

    Saw one of my favorites last year in a pcp note, "patient is almost human

  3. Is this common with teaching hospitals?

    schnookimz replied to liketheairport's topic in General Nursing

    You can't judge every teaching hospital based on the fact that one doctor was a

  4. Is this common with teaching hospitals?

    schnookimz replied to liketheairport's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would say that's pretty standard. I loved working at a teaching hospital. I really believe our patients got more competent care more

  5. 5th time nclex taker

    schnookimz replied to mnelmac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry and hope you pass some day. That said, I honestly believe there should be a limit on how many times you can take this test. It's not that difficult. Rather than all the drama arguing over BSN...

  6. Interviewing for dialysis with no dialysis experience???

    schnookimz replied to bajj78's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

  7. Fired from my first nursing job, before one year

    schnookimz replied to mightynurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I have seen someone use scissors to cut a pill, the pill is still wrapped in it's packaging. The scissors never touch the actual pill. They just provide a sharp edge to break the

  8. What I learned in clincals

    schnookimz replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't advise nursing students to just stop the pump. In many facilities in my area, only licensed staff are allowed to touch the

  9. What I learned in clincals

    schnookimz replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

  10. Asking for time off before job offer

    schnookimz replied to WhiteBird's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wondering, what area of the country are you in? Seems like excellent employment rates for new

  11. What to do in this situation?

    schnookimz replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    Maybe someone in peds can chime in here, but I have frequently seen adults hospitalized with severe developmental delay. Often family friends are with them in the hospital when the parents are not...

  12. Asking for time off before job offer

    schnookimz replied to WhiteBird's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think there's a problem with this as long as it's preset days. I mean they know you have a life! But do you have a place to work? If you graduate in May, you probably won't test until June,...

  13. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    schnookimz replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

  14. Denied

    schnookimz replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And tell your husband thank you for his service!!!!!!

  15. how far are you willing to commute for a job?

    schnookimz replied to finallyaFLRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm currently driving 60 minutes with no traffic and up to 2.5 hours in traffic. I'm totally dreading the snow!!! And frankly even 60 minutes is awful to me. I once read a study that showed that your...

  16. I accepted a job offer but I have an another interview

    schnookimz replied to b_matran's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not put it on my résumé but might mention it during the interview. I have a personal rule of thumb that I don't add things to my résumé unless I have been there at least three

  17. Peritoneal Dialysis

    schnookimz replied to ktenor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

  18. Patients mom wants me to get in bed with her

    schnookimz replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Lol really depends on who the patient is. A 50 year old man---pretty strange request. A 3 year old who you sit next to on the bed for comfort----eh not so

  19. Priority: Hepatic vs Renal

    schnookimz replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also 23ml over what period of time?? One hour? One shift? One day? Big

  20. Priority: Hepatic vs Renal

    schnookimz replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would have said liver failure bc the person seems to be exhibiting signs of hepatic encephalopathy and high ammonia levels. You can always dialyze the kidney patient, and they're still producing...

  21. starting Acutes dialysis without experience.

    schnookimz replied to ffliper27's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I totally agree. It's not safe or productive. By the end of the day, everything takes twice as long to

  22. starting Acutes dialysis without experience.

    schnookimz replied to ffliper27's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The best physical stamina in the world doesn't prepare you for acutes. I worked 7am to 3am

  23. As a new grad RN, would you take an Assisted Living position

    schnookimz replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd rather work at the mall and keep my options open than take that position. I don't care if i would be getting a few dollars less, at least there wouldn't be drama, stress, and a workload that could...

  24. Is it worth getting your BSN right out of ADN school?

    schnookimz replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yea, some of these schools are ccne accredited. I would never have chosen a non accredited school. Lol I'm not looking to flush money down the toilet. Western govenors is 3700 per semester for as...

  25. Is it worth getting your BSN right out of ADN school?

    schnookimz replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why don't you choose a cheaper online program without clinicals? You're a nurse. You don't need a clinical assignment to get a