BeachsideRN ASN

NICU, Trauma, Oncology

NICU, Trauma, Infusion, Oncology, Research, MPH, ASN, AG-ACNP Student

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    Nurse with active MRSA OR previous history caring for pts

    BeachsideRN replied to LetsFixNursing's topic in Patient Education

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/can-nurses-with-308470.html
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    Nurse with active MRSA OR previous history caring for pts

    BeachsideRN replied to LetsFixNursing's topic in Patient Education

    With active MRSA, I think it depends on the facility policy. There is no reason that having a previous MRSA infection should preclude a person from working as a
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    Hep B Carrier CNA student

    BeachsideRN replied to melody2016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly I would have the dr test you for the antibody if you have it then you will be deemed immune, which is highly likely. Talk to your physician they should be able to counsel you on how to fill...
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    Hep B Carrier CNA student

    BeachsideRN replied to melody2016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you have acute/chronic hepB and are shedding virus it might be an issue. If you have recovered then you are
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    Husband just got into ASN program -- should he pursue it?

    BeachsideRN replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    Those of you that mentioned concurrent RN-BSN bridges are there any, that you know of, that will accept out of state students attending a
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    NP in.....fitness and wellness?

    BeachsideRN replied to greygooseuria's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Also check your state laws regarding nutrition counseling some states are very specific and that scope is for RDs
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    Pa if you could go back and do it over?

    BeachsideRN replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Registered nurse is not equivalent to PA. NP is the same provider level as PA. Comparing RN to PA is apples to oranges. According to Nurse Practitioners median NP salary is $95k. And median PA is...
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    What is a good attrition rate for nursing school.

    BeachsideRN replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Students

    The PP brings up a good point ... Also take into account services that the school provides to help you - tutoring, study groups, etc. and what happens if you do fail - are you out? Can you reapply?...
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    Pa if you could go back and do it over?

    BeachsideRN replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Many of the PAs I know actually told me they think they would have preferred to go the NP route due to more autonomy and flexibility as an
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    What is a good attrition rate for nursing school.

    BeachsideRN replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Students

    Accreditation, attrition, nclex pass rates are all factors that need to be considered. But I don't think you can single out just 1 variable as a good indicator of success because, like elk park said,...
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    Paramedic to BSN?

    BeachsideRN replied to aggieemt's topic in General Nursing

    I just saw the online part. You likely won't be able to find that since you will need to do clinical rotations for the RN portion. The RN BSN bridge can be done online. I think maybe Excelsior offers...
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    Paramedic to BSN?

    BeachsideRN replied to aggieemt's topic in General Nursing

    You can look into an accelerated BSN since you have a non-nursing bachelors degree. You may or not get placement for your paramedic work. ABSN programs are usually 12-24
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    Nursing School withholding grades from NYS?

    BeachsideRN replied to NYtrauma's topic in New York Nursing

    It is within the schools reach to determine requirements of their program which can include review courses, attaining certain scores on predictor tests, etc. this information is likely in your student...
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    I really hate nursing school?

    BeachsideRN replied to Nicolexo's topic in General Students

    If you are able to sit out a semester and explore options that may be your best choice. You don't want to waste time and money if you truly hate nursing and you shouldn't just walk away if you're not...
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    Why DNP and not MD?

    BeachsideRN replied to koreanjohn32's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'm sorry, if you truly believe "NETY" just wait until you see what med students and residents
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    drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    BeachsideRN replied to meloo1969's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Why wait for the drug screen? You have a problem regardless of the results of that test. Seek help.
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    Where can I get in ADN with dorms?

    BeachsideRN replied to LH0484's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly I don't think OP realized you had to take classes before being accepted into an ADN program. Very confused about the
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    Where can I get in ADN with dorms?

    BeachsideRN replied to LH0484's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The way LSU works their nursing program everyone that is qualified either gets accepted or wait listed. It is competitive but not as cut throat as other
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    Desire to be a nurse, is it to late?

    BeachsideRN replied to MaeKongKen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Def not too late! I started an ADN program at 35. After a BA in chemistry and masters in public health. Get your thick skin and bring your transcripts to the nursing advising office for evaluation....
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    Where can I get in ADN with dorms?

    BeachsideRN replied to LH0484's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also agree with PP. Since she is starting out, has good scores, and will need 2 years of pre-reqs anyway (before applying to ADN programs) she should look into 4 year BSN
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    Where can I get in ADN with dorms?

    BeachsideRN replied to LH0484's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans has dorms. Also, if she wants a 4 year degree she can go to LSU. LSU students do the first 2 years on the Baton Rouge (main) campus that is full of all the...
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    Student Nurse PCT only for BSN students?

    BeachsideRN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in General Students

    I agree. That is
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    When is the TEAS offered at your school?

    BeachsideRN replied to Shawn91111's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The program I applied to that required the TEAS offered it twice a year, once in fall and
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    Denied twice!!! :(

    BeachsideRN replied to minniiemee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before you CLEP see if they will replace the credit they may still count your
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    Student Nurse PCT only for BSN students?

    BeachsideRN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in General Students

    I have not encountered that yet. The only stipulation here is that you have to have completed a certain number of clinical