DesertRN2

DesertRN2 MSN, APRN

Corrections, Education, Med/Surg, AGNP-HIV

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  1. Not having any luck getting into corrections in S. Cal as a new grad RN

    DesertRN2 replied to NewGradRN10's topic in Correctional

    Well 75% is probably not reachable on the certification list. You generally have to be in the top 3 ranks to even be reachable for hire. You can retest after about 6 months I believe. It is difficult...

  2. ADN to BSN experience?

    DesertRN2 replied to pacnwRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there are several online only and brick and mortar schools offering online ADN-BSN. I am a current student at ASU. There is a good amount of work so stay on top of it is the key. I work full time...

  3. Street Drug PANDORA

    DesertRN2 replied to tasharn06's topic in General Nursing

    Pandora is also an internet based radio station, that you can personalize. It's

  4. Nurses receiving poor care....

    DesertRN2 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was just in the ER yesterday and I guess i did not try to turn it off for any reason, but right away they said to me are you in the medical field? Yes, I am an RN...anyway i felt it was awkward...

  5. work in prison or facility? help!!! need to decide asap!!!

    DesertRN2 replied to lvnman's topic in Correctional

    Yes, I have been in correctional nursing for many years now. Most of them as an LVN and recently now as an RN. I used to make more as an LVN but the position was different than it is now. Now the RN...

  6. work in prison or facility? help!!! need to decide asap!!!

    DesertRN2 replied to lvnman's topic in Correctional

    What type of facilities? Corrections is not for everyone. Limited term means you are filling in for someone who is out long term generally sick. However most people on limited term get picked up in...

  7. Research topic ideas?

    DesertRN2 replied to ironfan's topic in Correctional

    Well just entering my BSN program I thought of a good topic for correctional nurses...Pain control vs drug seeking.... In my experience most inmates who know they can easily get narcs always have...

  8. Stethoscopes?

    DesertRN2 replied to luvnhim's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a littman Lightweight, IMO it sucks. I was issued an ALL HEART cardiology stethoscope and i think it is much better than the Littman...and it is about

  9. I have looked at The College Network and Excelsior.

    DesertRN2 replied to mdenney's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Look for bridge programs at your community college. I did and found one to fit my schedule. Now an RN after 17 years as LVN. You can do it! Be wary of Excelsior have not heard good things about them...

  10. new RN

    DesertRN2 replied to kmj25's topic in General Nursing

    Well I believe you will have difficulty finding a job as a CNA now that you are an RN. You will be held to the highest licensure as an RN not as a

  11. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    DesertRN2 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    Lpn 25 , adn 43, bsn

  12. Want to work in CA, nursing school out of state?

    DesertRN2 replied to SimbaSam's topic in California Nursing

    No, it does not affect your ability to get a license or job in the state. I went to school in AZ, took the NCLEX in AZ then applied for reciprocity in CA. I hold licenses in both states. As long as...

  13. do employers look down upon those who earned their bsn online?

    DesertRN2 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are plenty of brick and mortar schools that offer RN-BSN all online. I think they may have more clout thatn an all online college. But again as others mentioned CCNE or NLNAC accrediation is...

  14. Calling residents affectionate names?

    DesertRN2 replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Actually on the west coast. I dont know what is wrong with finding out what the pt wants to be called...Mr or Mrs.... or just Mike, Sally, or Liz..etc. It has always been a pet peeve...I generally...

  15. Calling residents affectionate names?

    DesertRN2 replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I find it repulsive and unprofessional. We all have names use them to address some one I find it offensive when called "sweetie" "hon" etc...and so should everyone who considers themselves...

  16. LVN pay rates ( ca.prison)

    DesertRN2 replied to abitangalvn's topic in Correctional

    http://changingprisonhealthcare.org/ All the info you need is

  17. working at prison

    DesertRN2 replied to huron101's topic in Correctional

    Go tohttp://changingprisonhealthcare.org/ All the information you need is

  18. Advice on obtaining my BSN

    DesertRN2 replied to chubby40's topic in General Nursing

    University of Texas-

  19. I need help with Online Classes

    DesertRN2 replied to kedagd's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From my own experience although i am sure there are several options out there depending on where you are. Community college: Rio Salado College University: University of Texas- Arlington Make sure...

  20. are all Nurse Practitioner programs going to doctorate?

    DesertRN2 replied to jaredsgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Unless they plan on paying NP's allot more money it seems a huge waste to require DNP without the financials to make it worth it. Many a BSN makes right about what NP's do

  21. For RN-BSN online grads now in MSN FNP program...

    DesertRN2 replied to Gemi523's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Try Arizona State University or University of Texas Arlington. Both programs are online and CCNE

  22. No orientation?

    DesertRN2 replied to psysn's topic in Correctional

    I agree way to short of an orientation period. I just had about 6 weeks myself. Remind them you are very eager to learn and a longer orientation period will be beneficial to both of

  23. Best online ADN to BSN program and other questions

    DesertRN2 replied to stevenfmurray's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Try ASU or University of Texas Arlington- Traditional brick and mortar schools with online RN-BSN programs that are accredited by the

  24. STLCC student looking for RN to BSN options

    DesertRN2 replied to Missg920's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Arizona State University or University of Texas-Arlington offer programs that accept many of your cc credits. I am at ASU and they accepted 75 of my CC

  25. The CA New Grad Crisis?

    DesertRN2 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not leave any six figure job to go work as a floor nurse in a hospital