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Very nice! Just curious if you've found out any more information on this program. Thanks for the response!

Good morning, Is anyone aware of any interactive online med-surg refresher courses? I'm just wanting to take something to review my knowledge since it's been awhile since I've been in school and a year since I've been on the floor. I was hoping to ...

I'm new to school nursing and I've been asked to do the TB assessment forms for staff members. I know what to look for and am quite familiar with the disease, but I was curious if I shouldn't sign off if a staff member hasn't had a PPD test done in ...

That is very helpful and really good points ruby_jane! My understanding is to refer them to a clinic or to be tested if they are showing symptoms or were in a high-risk area. That's crazy to miss a cough for 9 months!

Thank you! That is very helpful and makes perfect sense. I can see how it would depend on the number of outbreaks in each area.

Hello, everyone-- Please forgive me if something similar to this has been posted. I've searched extensively as I've been debating on my next steps for quite some time. I graduated a year ago and my first job was telemetry. Telemetry was on the sa...

Hello, everyone-- I have a question that I could use some feedback on. I have a friend that is overseeing a small private college. They know I'm an RN and they are curious to what all services an RN would be able to provide if they were to hire one...

These are all really great points! Thank you all for the feedback :)

Good morning, I'm interested in WGUs program starting this summer, but I'm slightly concerned about the being required to work 20 hours a week before being considered. I'll graduate in May with my RN, and I was hoping to get started on the BSN right...

I didn't realize they had a monthly start date! Nice :) I was worried they only had a couple of starts a year. This is good to know

I'm going to take the statistics course at Straighterline before I start WGU's program. I'm not sure if it's easier or better, but it's an option.

I've been listening to you all this time--now it's my turn!

Good afternoon, I hope I'm posting in the correct location (I'm using my phone for this). I also didn't see any previous posts on the subject. I'm an ADN student, and I'm already looking at my next options. One of those options is school nurse. I...

Good evening, I'm a nursing student, and I'm doing my research on specialties. Holistic nursing sounds great, and I definitely agree in the philosophy. I then stumbled upon the word naturopathic medicine. Doing some research, I'm getting the impre...

That's actually perfect and makes perfect sense! Thank you sooo much for taking the time to explain that to me. I did notice the AHNA website, and I'm strongly considering joining as a student. I just wanted clarification on my question before pu...

Very nice! I didn't know this was an option. I bet it would also show that I'm really interested in this specialization. Thank you so much! Jesse

Good afternoon, I apologize if this was discussed elsewhere; I did not see it anywhere... I'm currently in an ADN program and already have a bachelors in another field; I actually have a masters in another field as well. I know I need at least a BSN...

That makes sense! All of this information is very helpful, and I feel it will help me make an informed decision at the end. Luckily, I have a little more time, but I'm also planning ahead to lay a foundation. The other part that I know has to be c...

Thank you, Back2schoolmurse! I must have missed your reply originally looking from my phone first time around. It's really nice to hear about your personal experience with being a bedside RN and waiting to go to NP school. My only concern is that ...

Thank you, everyone! This has all been very helpful information, and leads me in the right direction! Jesse

Thank you, Kenderella89! This is extremely helpful information for a California nurse interested in school nursing. I wonder if there are conferences to sit in for nursing students just to check things out and see if it's of interest? Thanks agai...

Thanks, BostonFNP. Do you think it's possible to work part-time as an FNP while working full-time as a floor nurse to meet these hours within the five years? What actually got my interest was seeing the clinic at my church. They had a part-time FN...

Thanks, Juan. I'm just curious if it's actually needed. I'm not sure if it's needed for public schools, private schools, or if it's needed at all. I'm wondering if it's more of a perk to show that you're really interested in being a school nurse. ...

I'm actually in this same situation as well. I'm about to finish with the ADN program, and I already have a bachelors. My ultimate goal is FNP, but I'd like to work as a floor nurse for awhile. At the same time, I want to be done with school and ha...

Congratulations! It's a very exciting time. Make sure you remember this feeling as you're in nursing school and when things get tough. Remember that you're thankful for the opportunity to be there, and it'll get you through it!