Murse901 MSN, RN

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    Is WGU just another money muncher?

    Murse901 replied to rayskat's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU definitely isn't a "money muncher". That's laughable to even think about, because (as others have pointed out) they're non-profit and allow you to complete as many courses in a 6-months term as...
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    WGU evaluated my transcipts and now I'm not sure I should choose them

    Murse901 replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I took the DSST/DANTES exam entitled "Lifespan Development Psychology" and WGU applied it to the Human Growth and Development requirement. You can find out more info on DSST exams at...
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    WGU evaluated my transcipts and now I'm not sure I should choose them

    Murse901 replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Have you looked at other programs and compared how long it will take, what courses you will need, and when you can start? Unless you find another school with continuous enrollment -- like WGU --...
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    Straighterline Credits Question

    Murse901 replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Western Governors University

    Generally, graduate nursing programs don't look at your individual courses and where they came from. They generally only require the BSN. I have seen some graduate programs that require a 3-credit...
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    ER Radio Etiquette

    Murse901 replied to SuzieF's topic in Emergency

    Actually, "Recipient, this is Caller" is proper radio etiquette, at least for every FD, EMS, and PD in my county. And for our MedCom. And for every hospital that receives radio reports. But, I only...
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    WGU RN-BSN Community Health Practicum

    Murse901 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Just putting some feelers out there to see what others have done for their community health practicum (HGT1). I've already gotten my topic down to obesity, and may narrow it down to childhood obesity....
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    Interested in an RN to Medic Bridge Program

    Murse901 replied to jrutan's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    What you will likely have to do is get a Paramedic license from Nebraska and reciprocate into Oregon. That's what I had to do with my EMT-B license and that's what I believe I will have to do with...
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    Interested in an RN to Medic Bridge Program

    Murse901 replied to jrutan's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    For EMT-B, there is no required minimum number of calls, so it was not a problem. I didn't really do any prep. There is an Emergency Care manual for the class, but everything was covered during the...
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    PEARS training - is there a point if I already have PALS?

    Murse901 replied to tejon's topic in Pediatric

    I know this is a bit of a necro-post, but thought I'd post in case others were looking for the info. I took PEARS today. My hospital is transitioning in a program where everyone who has PALS has to...
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    White Board Credentials

    Murse901 replied to jadelpn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care if the DON told me to do it or not, I'm not writing my alphabet soup on every freakin'
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    Common ER abbreviations for charting

    Murse901 replied to cathyrn2b's topic in Emergency

    LOL = little old lady DFD = done fell down DFO = done fell out FDGB = fall down go boom BMT = baby momma trauma CTD = circling the drain DRT = dead right there ADASTW = arrived dead and stayed that...
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    I feel so dumb... I got flustered - about a patient in respiratory distress

    Murse901 replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    Page respiratory and get some help in there. You're in an ED full of people that should be able to assist you before your patient goes bad. Sounds like this patient may benefit from CPAP/BiPAP. Also,...
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    Would you do this?

    Murse901 replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Just an education opportunity here: If you lose one, you're probably going to lose the other in the aftermath. It may be beneficial to value both
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    Would you do this?

    Murse901 replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

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    Would you do this?

    Murse901 replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely one of the perks of working in the ER as well. I can ask mother-may-I to the physician all day long and he/she won't care, since they're sitting right next to
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    Would you do this?

    Murse901 replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. You got a verbal order earlier in the day, but wrote it as a telephone order at 2am? Something doesn't seem quite right there. Are you sure you aren't backpedaling because you didn't get...
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    Interested in an RN to Medic Bridge Program

    Murse901 replied to jrutan's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I'll give a +1 for Creighton's program. I went through Creighton for their Nurse-to-EMTB program and will go back in May for their Nurse-to-Paramedic program. Nurse-to-Paramedic is only two weeks, but...
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    PolyHealthcare Legit or Scam?

    Murse901 replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think that a 12-year-old could probably put together a better website. Looks like another fly-by-night company that wants to copy the College Network model. I would stay far, far away. They are not...
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    Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    Murse901 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After reading through some of OP's other posts, it seems that OP is not a troll. OP is simply someone who appears to be very early in their career and puts far too much emphasis on hierarchy. Case in...
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    Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    Murse901 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Like many posters, I have both an EMS and nursing background. Also, like many posters, I find this topic to be completely pointless. However, I *have* run into many colleagues that DO NOT see both...
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    Damaged PEG tube - when to replace?

    Murse901 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine who works LTC texted me today when she discovered that a PEG tube had blown out while she was attempting to clear a plug in the tube. I'm not sure exactly what she did wrong, if she...
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    Damaged PEG tube - when to replace?

    Murse901 replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. Sorry about the confusion between PEG and G-tubes. I have a tendency to call everything a PEG tube, even if it's a J-tube. In this case, it was a G-tube and did not require...
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    doctor's orders

    Murse901 replied to liljacjac's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Neither an RN nor an LPN can legally do this. You must write T.O. or V.O., doctor's name / your name (read back) and sign the order. Ex: Tylenol 975mg PO x1 now for fever T.O. Dr. Feel Good / M....
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    Tennessee Tech Nursing Program in Memphis

    Murse901 replied to rthomas24's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    rthomas24: I graduated from the TTC Memphis LPN program in 2006. From what I understand, the director of the program is still the same person, and many of the same instructors are there. My experience...
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    Clep testing

    Murse901 replied to Kdrenee's topic in Western Governors University

    CLEP will not affect your GPA in any way. If you pass the CLEP with flying colors, pass the CLEP by the skin of your teeth, or fail the CLEP miserably, your GPA will see no change whatsoever. It only...