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  1. BSN vs ADN

    applesxoranges replied to healthcare2015's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My RN to BSN program was 8 months but I also did double up on a handful of

  2. Do BSNs that graduated from a well-known university earn a higher salary?

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

    In my experience, nope. In my hospitals that I work, it is based on job description and experience. An RN with X amount of years will make Y amount per the scale. New grads whether they are a BSN,...

  3. Lpn to BSN or RN to BSN

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

    I would complete the RN program and then find an online RN to BSN school. Besides, there was someone who recently found out that they were not able to leave their state because they weren't...

  4. Former classmate

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    What do you say to someone who has a suspended license? He's apparently homeless right now and he's working in a non-healthcare field. I'd love to give him encouragement and that there is hope once he...

  5. Associates or Bachelor degree?

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

    I would look at both routes and figure out 3 programs you would be willing to apply to. I'd aim to find 5-8 and then apply to 3-5. Look at admission requirements. What do they require? Do they require...

  6. Need a BSN for what again?

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

    In the US, yes we are expected to have general education credits. However, in other countries they specialize earlier on and do not have as many general education requirements for their degree. In a...

  7. Panic attacks following never event.

    applesxoranges replied to Iamgroot29's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend seeking professional help for mental health even if it is your pcp. Did they ever do a debriefing with you? It is sometimes beneficial if they do a professional debriefing with...

  8. I GOTTA KNOW!!!!!

    applesxoranges replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    We haven't had an issue over here but then I have seen where hospitals have had "shortages" of one med in one state and ten minutes away in a different state we had no issues. One example was toradol....

  9. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    applesxoranges replied to cpmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    To be honest, nurses forget things fairly quickly after they become "specialized." Art lines? God, it was fun setting one up the other day because we don't use them. Trying to remember the quick rule...

  10. Advanced Pharmacology

    applesxoranges replied to Bea Bea's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think in my experience, patho was harder than

  11. Legalized Marijuana/ Medical Marijuana

    applesxoranges replied to RN2364's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Eh, I think most contracts will include a clause like "unless prescribed by someone who has a copy of this agreement" in regards to legal controlled substances. However, I'd imagine marijuana is an...

  12. Master Cardiology stethoscope?

    applesxoranges replied to candacern59217's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nope. My sister has my old Classic II Littmann and the cardiologist always steals her stethoscope even though the bell is broken (it has a tunable diaphragm though). If your stethoscope isn't broken,...

  13. BLS recertification trouble.

    applesxoranges replied to Allonsymckenzie's topic in General Students

    Look online and see if there are any training centers. Then contact each one. Fire departments are a good idea. My fire department charged someone 200 dollars to do a last minute first aid class...

  14. Reapplying

    applesxoranges replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Students

    LPN and RN is not the same job although an RN can work an LPN job. I hear this about paramedics and RNs all the same time and I have to explain the differences. There is also no shame in becoming an...

  15. Rent or Buy?👎�

    applesxoranges replied to Moenine9's topic in General Students

    Well, you could also look into multiple forms. I like bigwords.com because they allow me to look at different prices over a variety of websites. Keep in mind that some programs require additional...

  16. Grad-entry NP or RN first?

    applesxoranges replied to ericanursing12's topic in General Students

    The only benefit is that it may help you secure clinical placements. I have seen advertising for clinical placements even though the local program swears they provide all clinical placements for...

  17. Student Nurse negotiating on pay after graduation.

    applesxoranges replied to V4LGBO's topic in General Students

    Well, in my area you don't really get to negotiate pay. All new grads start out at the same rate. They calculate initial hiring wage based on experience as an RN (LPN doesn't appear to count) in my...

  18. Mandatory CE

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Side note, two people at work the other day had to look up when they were due. They had a nasty surprise that they didn't get a full cycle either. I do think it may actually be based off of when your...

  19. Mandatory CE

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    My renewal date is in 2017. What is the mandatory CE for Michigan for RNs? Is it pain still or is it something

  20. Anyone enrolled or graduated from Spring Arbor's MSN FNP program?

    applesxoranges replied to FloridagalRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Who was your ethics

  21. Anyone enrolled or graduated from Spring Arbor's MSN FNP program?

    applesxoranges replied to FloridagalRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most of the courses have been pleasant. The one I complain about is the capstone but I hear they are changing the capstone so it will be different for future classes. Most courses have a discussion...

  22. Anyone enrolled or graduated from Spring Arbor's MSN FNP program?

    applesxoranges replied to FloridagalRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I start clinicals soon. My biggest complaint is apparently being redesigned and it was the capstone so it may be better or worse for future classes. They don't find preceptors but very few programs do...

  23. Seventh Day Adventist and working on Sabbath???

    applesxoranges replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Some places may choose not to hire you "unofficially." We had a case where someone pulled out a religious symbol in an interview when asked if she would be able to work every other weekend. Since they...

  24. Need a BSN for what again?

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

    I agree with a previous poster who posted that in some ways, the BSN requirement is part of a social issue. I also think it is a money saving method. The reason why I think it is partially a class...

  25. online np programs that find your preceptor locally

    applesxoranges replied to andreead's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    A lot of on campus programs have moved away from finding preceptors too. One local on campus NP program "found" a peds preceptor for one of my former coworkers. It was an urgent care. In fact, I...