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    GOOD POP UP

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Lillian11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats early! You passed. I had my friend do the PVT for me when I finished my exam because I was too nervous to do it myself. I can still hear her scream "You did it!"
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    When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I did a LPN-BSN program, and was never told this. I was told as a LPN who was "task oriented now needs to look at the big picture, and ask who, what, when, why, and how, because that is what you do as...
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    Imagine my Dismay.....

    SE_BSN_RN replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I've been there!! Going through my LPN-BSN program, I'd be in a med surg rotation, and laugh about the nurses complaining about their 4 or 5 patients and having to give one a bath. Really? They...
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    Medical Mission Trips

    SE_BSN_RN replied to sky_blue's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yes, I know....I loved Peru so much, I looked into DWB.....6-12 months is a long time!
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    You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Legally, a MA can't take orders. In some states, neither can
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    I'm done...

    SE_BSN_RN replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't thought of leaving, but I am very frustrated at where I am right now....I started out as a LPN in LTC. My administrator was talking with me about a unit manager position, until corporate...
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    Medical Mission Trips

    SE_BSN_RN replied to sky_blue's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looking into Doctors Without Borders? I went to Peru last year with a local church and I really enjoyed it! I didn't ever go anywhere alone, and never felt unsafe at all. You can also sign...
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    It is Nursing-Yoda I seek!

    SE_BSN_RN replied to JennM_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My question is, where is the case manager? They are to oversee the staff on their caseload, and do a visit/skills check once a month. Before I got my RN, I had one case manager do that.....at 11pm and...
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    can you apply even if you don't meet the "requirement"

    SE_BSN_RN replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, of course new grads are after a paycheck! Some have student loans to pay, families to feed. Some of us are told to "get experience wherever you can". With all the jobs out there, you mean to...
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    can you apply even if you don't meet the "requirement"

    SE_BSN_RN replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When they say "experience required" and they post the same job month after month, I think that would be a hint that no one with experience is applying and they should lower their requirements. And,...
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    too much experience - vent

    SE_BSN_RN replied to pbajil's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hear you, believe me. I spent 6 years in LTC, 2 in PDN and can't get a job in acute care. I am a "new" RN, but not a new nurse. It sucks. Just tell them, when they ask, you are p/t because you chose...
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    New grad RN panic attacks

    SE_BSN_RN replied to panda025's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hang in there for 6 months, then transfer to the ER. And, please, do talk to your doctor! I don't think the environment you work in sounds very normal, but then again, I haven't ever worked in acute...
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    LPN then BSN

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Camara1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ^^^ Agree, agree!! I was also a LPN and went through a LPN-BSN
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    Can someone please answer a question?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to jobles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes! You'll get experience...and that will make your Rn classes easier. Good
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    Nurse Staffing agencies

    SE_BSN_RN replied to wendy30's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't. It would be very overwhelming for you! I worked pool as a LPN but with lots of experience. Even if they hire you, you'd get a limited orientation....and sometimes the worse job assignments...
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    WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to MissLUckyRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, I am just almost a year out of school, so I plan to take a break for awhile. I'd like to go back in a few years to get my DNP with a focus on midwifery....however, finding a job in L&D as a...
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    Just took the nclex... Bad signs that I failed

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Ambravo's topic in General Students

    Relax. If you live in a state where you can get quick results, what were
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    New Grad, 8 patients. HELP!

    SE_BSN_RN replied to circularstaircase's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Whatever you do, don't quit to go to LTC.....28-30 there!! But, don't be so hard on yourself! Hang in there. I started as a new grad LPN in LTC. Took me a month to get comfortable. You gotta give...
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    New case manager

    SE_BSN_RN posted a topic in Home Health

    Here in about a month I will be starting as a case manager for the company I now do private duty for. I was told by another old case manager that being CM comes with no extra pay....does that sound...
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    Lpn Home Health Pay...low?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to pyt86's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    In Oct. before I got my RN, I made $17 during the day and $19 at night. No other perks/extras. In 2008 the LPN pay for days was $16. This is where HHC doesn't pay. For visits, the pay comes to even...
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    Taking dying patient home with children - what are your thoughts?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to tokebi's topic in Pediatric

    Sometimes, with advanced warning, you can keep the kids from seeing the actual death. That may be what the family is afraid of. Can you ask them what their fears are, and address them? Do they even...
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    Advice on career advancement from ADN?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to RNGuy12's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a BSN and I've debated on going back for the NP, but I really want to do the BSN-DNP with the focus on midwifery. Not only that, but if I was to finish a masters program, then they decide to...
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    Distance learning and Colorado

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Anacupuncturenurse's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Have you called the BON for advice? What about HHC
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    I don't want to work in LTC... Will someone change my attitude?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to firefly101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I spent 6 years in LTC, my first job out of LPN school. IMHO, EVERY new grad should do at LEAST a year in LTC. I didn't have a vent patient until I went to HHC, but we did have IV therapy, trach's,...
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    Internal Candidates only do you apply anyway

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you already work there, you ARE an internal candidate.