verene MSN

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    Pre nursing pre req

    verene replied to Malcolm225's topic in General Students

    Assuming you don't have to take remedial courses, can handle the work load of full-time pre-reqs, and can register for the pre-reqs you need when you are eligible to take them, they should take about...
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    Discrimination in PT care??

    verene replied to xdrowe's topic in General Nursing

    I've experienced it to a minor extent - being called "cracker" "white b*tch" and a few other terms by patients, but I find the most of the racism I experienced and observed was much more subtle. For...
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    Ice machine use in hospitals

    verene replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe have students look into potential infection risk areas? The CDC has guidelines on environmental risk factors and best practice, which I think actually includes ice machines in their guidelines....
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    Seriously?? Small rant.

    verene replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

    Baker is not a legally protected title. Both Engineer and Nurse are and it is improper to publicly identify one's self as either if the licensure is not earned. More importantly to this site, is that...
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    Financing an ABSN through a concurrent MHA program. Crazy or clever?

    verene replied to Fishes425's topic in General Students

    I think this sounds crazy and the numbers just don't work out. Yes, you could get financial aid for a master's degree, but given that financial aid is calibrated in part to the cost of the program you...
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    Ice machine use in hospitals

    verene replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure if the ice machine is publicly accessible families will do whatever. However staff have a much easier time redirecting the behavior if there is a sign that says "no patient care items please"...
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    Difference between Generic/ Basic BSN and Entry Level Baccalaureate

    verene replied to cardenas_a's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would guess it either refers to a BSN program where you enter in as a freshman (a few of them exist) or some way of distinguishing it from other nursing programs offered by the school. As I said...
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    Difference between Generic/ Basic BSN and Entry Level Baccalaureate

    verene replied to cardenas_a's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A Bachelor's degree in nursing is a bachelor's degree in nursing. I've never heard the term "entry level baccalaureate" It might just be differentiating that one enters the program at the BSN level...
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    Ice machine use in hospitals

    verene replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's about the ice going into the bag but about using a non-contaminated container to keep the ice machine free of contamination. That way families don't see staff filling clean...
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    What class would you take?

    verene replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was in that position I took an intro to neuroscience class. It was fascinating. Criminal justice sounds like it could be a lot of fun and a lot of interesting learning. I think the most...
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    CNA, then What?

    verene replied to WisconsinCheddr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found working a CNA incredibly beneficial to my decision to pursue nursing school. If you don't have another job that pays more and/or want to gain healthcare experience it is a good in. That being...
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    Token Economy

    verene replied to krys0922's topic in Psychiatric

    Not in in-patient, but I worked in an ALF that implemented a token economy while I worked there. Residents got "points" which could be redeemed twice a week at the "point store." Points could be...
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    Application and licensing

    verene replied to Logan2's topic in General Students

    There may be some schools that accept all online coursework. However every program is different so you will have to look at the programs you are interested in to find out if it is an option. If you...
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    Part time work while in nursing school

    verene replied to wantobern01's topic in General Students

    It's probably a combination of both lack of experience (many hospitals won't hire with out at least 1 year experience) and lack of availability. It is pretty rare to find part time work that is only...
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    Getting into an accelerated program

    verene replied to AllyCat131313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got in to an ABSN with a 3.4 Cum GPA for my undergrad, pre-req 3.8 GPA. So I would say your grades are still competitive. Most of the ABSN programs really look at the whole package that you bring....
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    Applying to ABSN programs. Tips, advice, and more!

    verene replied to kikis88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless a school specifies "All pre-reqs must be complete before applying" it is fine to apply with pre-reqs in progress. You do need to show that you have a plan to complete them by whatever deadline...
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    Liberal arts / nursing

    verene replied to TheBrooklynKnight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can get a liberal arts degree (AA in Liberal Arts) then transfer to nursing program you are looking at. You would graduate from that program with an AS in Nursing or BS in Nursing (whichever level...
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    Good Volunteering for Pre-Nursing Students?

    verene replied to Hannahjenkins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll chime in as another voice for how amazing hospice is! Hospice facilities and programs are required to have volunteers as part of their accreditation so they usually have a need and a willingness...
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    Hybrid program of sorts?

    verene replied to Mansfield1891's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Western Governor's University may be an option for you. I think they offer some kind of hybrid program even for pre-licensure students. That being said, you may wish to reconsider the time commitment...
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    Is my job making me sick?

    verene replied to justagirlwhosaideh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are not allowed to give medical advice on this forum. I think it would be good to seek out your primary care provided to figure out what is going on. It does sound like a difficult situation to be...
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    Taking a poll: Which foreign language do you think would be most useful for nursing

    verene replied to Pdxstudent's topic in General Students

    It depends on where you are going to be working. In my current locale Spanish and Russian (and Ukrainian) would be the languages most used aside from English. In my prior home-city it would have been...
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    Assault against nurses

    verene replied to nikkole318's topic in General Nursing

    I may have misread your initial post then - I came away with the impression that you were advocating to hold all patients responsible for harm against healthcare workers. Not just those who are...
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    verene replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Some can afford it. One of my coworkers has a very nice convertible. However, he isn't a new grad he's an older married man (spouse also works) with no kids and the pay scale that 25+ years experience...
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    verene replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse yet. Occasionally I do have the thought of "once I'm making money as nurse, I'll be able to buy x" but most of my "x" items aren't luxury, per se. I've spent the past several years living...
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    Assault against nurses

    verene replied to nikkole318's topic in General Nursing

    THIS so much. If a person is aware of their actions and intentionally trying to harm others that is one thing to hold them accountable. Most of my encounters with violence have come from end-stage...