applesxoranges

applesxoranges BSN, RN

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  1. BSN online vs. BSN University

    applesxoranges replied to ccohen's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Online Pros: 1. I can do classes at night or at work if there is downtime. 2. Flexible time scheduling, read at my own pace kind of deal (meaning I don't have to schedule every Monday/Wednesday at...

  2. RN---->BSN Online

    applesxoranges replied to I<3Endo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most state schools are moving towards RN to BSN because it can cut down on costs. You can offer online classes with less overhead cost due to charging technology fees and not heating a classroom. I...

  3. Nursing loans really that bad? 120K

    applesxoranges replied to nursequery1's topic in General Students

    120k? To get my ADN, BSN, MSN, and 3 semesters of psych classes (and living expenses) cost

  4. Which FNP programs are the shortest?

    applesxoranges replied to rynophiliac's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most NP programs I have seen is 2 to 3 years and usually

  5. Is too soon to go to FNP program with less than 2 years of RN experience

    applesxoranges replied to DianRN603's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    60,000 is a lot. The program I am applying to is about 30,000 and that is on the higher end of

  6. All Schools require AA degree for ADN to BSN?

    applesxoranges replied to elained166's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Are you sure that's not for diploma nurses to have an associates

  7. Fastest BA/RN to BSN program?

    applesxoranges replied to zrc2009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It took me 9 months to complete my BSN from Ohio University (March 20-ish to Dec. 8 ish) with careful planning and doubling up on stuff so I assume you might be able to find a program to knock it out...

  8. Craziest vitals on a person who lived?

    applesxoranges replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    Hm, lady was in the 30s heart rate. Then we made her 160. Then she went into 90s with different rhythm changes. Then she was slowly going down but was at least sinus now with high ST elevation. She...

  9. IV push failure - how I am failing

    applesxoranges replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    Were you using the same line or a different line? Was it a central line? I wouldn't have stopped the heparin because the heparin is a dedicated med line (and ran with other compatible stuff) and we...

  10. Nursing student

    applesxoranges replied to SusanRall1's topic in Emergency

    Well, ER nursing isn't the end all. In all honesty, there are a bunch of roles that a nurse could do such as surgery, labor and delivery, ICU, psych, infusion, flight, etc. If I had to just to ER for...

  11. Opinions on online degrees

    applesxoranges replied to beatrice1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, for my BSN I went to Ohio University. Every manager I have talked to has praised the school in allowing their nurses to get their bachelors done. They recommend it to all nurses who have an...

  12. Cheapest online RN to BSN (2015)

    applesxoranges replied to 42pines's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I paid about 6000-8000 for my BSN but I planned ahead and took basic filler classes during my ADN like fine arts classes to fulfill the

  13. South University FNP MSN program???

    applesxoranges replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do they limit where you can do your clinical sites? Someone said you cannot do any in an ER and I may have a better chance at getting some of the clinical rotations at the ER. I understand not all of...

  14. Inexpensive online rn to bsn

    applesxoranges replied to smarge117's topic in School, College Programs

    Ohio university limited their students to like 5 states when I went there but it was cheap and I finished in 9 months due to careful planning during my

  15. Repeat trops and ekgs?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Emergency

    What is your physicians' normal ordering? My old jobs they would order trop/ekg and automatically order at least a 3 hour trip and ekg for chest pain but may discharge sooner. New facility/company...

  16. Repeat trops and ekgs?

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    Well, it isn't really q2. It has been a repeat in 2 if a physician orders but not

  17. is your job aging you?

    applesxoranges replied to RobotNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I gained weight. I am looking forward to switching to a job where I can not work 3 days in a row frequently with one week is 4 days in a row. It is near impossible to eat healthy that

  18. My job is killing me

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I do just hospital,

  19. My job is killing me

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    So I finally realized I don't hate nursing. I just hate my current position due to working agency. The agency showed me that not all hospitals are bad. I'm looking at going elsewhere closer to home...

  20. Question from Husband of Night Shift Nurse

    applesxoranges replied to ioter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Also day shift spots aren't always easy to come by if she wants to stay on the same floor. Maybe you could talk her into going

  21. Specializing

    applesxoranges replied to Nurse199022's topic in General Nursing

    Start applying for jobs. Look at any skills you have and learn how to apply

  22. My ER Rant

    applesxoranges replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget parents who have their kid one dose of Tylenol at noon and are bringing their kid in at 10 pm because the fever is back. No way! Tylenol doesn't work

  23. Are online RN to BSN/MSN programs legitimate?

    applesxoranges replied to RNikkiF's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went to Ohio University but I live in Ohio. There was a huge push for it in both states that I have worked in. The main reason is the benefit and all managers have mentioned that they push people to...

  24. My Unit Is Bleeding Staff & Morale...Vent!

    applesxoranges replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Emergency

    There are things that could help with nurse satisfaction. Self-scheduling helps out so

  25. Conscious Sedation in ED

    applesxoranges replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

    I always thought propofol was only if you intubated. I know the half life is short but I think our policy at my work is that it's only used for mechanical ventilation. We use etomidate,valium, versed,...