Little Panda RN ASN, RN

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  1. Little Panda RN

    Burned out and hate nursing

    I have worked for a CMS contractor for the last five years. Have worked from home for four of those years. I hate it! It is very isolating and now I feel useless. I miss making a difference. i have...
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    I'm excited right now

    Congrats!!!! I am sure you will enjoy it. I have worked from home for over two years now. Sure saves a lot on the cost of commuting
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    Health Assessment Recording

    I did mine about a month ago. I followed the PATE form during my assessment. I had it by me the whole time. Passed with 84 out of 88. I was so stressed over this stupid video but it really is easier...
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    I need help with the WGU Statistics class

    I failed the pre assessment first time around so I made it a point to sign up for all the cohorts I could. I signed up for the fast paced cohort and the regular one. I attended as many as I could,...
  5. Hello I finished stats about a month a ago. My advice is sign up for the cohorts and watch the videos. They were a tremendous help to
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    what classes to start first?

    I just started April 1st and will have three classes done already. I actually did stats first and am so glad I got it out of the way. I just finished biochem. It took me 4 weeks because I...
  7. I just finished orientation and will starting classes on April 1st. I have 37 units to complete for my RN to BSN. I have to take History, Biochemistry and Statistics along with the nursing courses. I...
  8. I started April 1st and am working on biochemistry. I am just completing task 3. I did my statistics class first and boy am I glad that class is done! Next class care of the older
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    Just Starting this Journey

    Hello MinnesotagirlRN, I studied around 3 days a week. I also attended some of the fast paced cohorts and watched videos from past cohorts. I studied about 4 hours each time. I did not know anything...
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    Just Starting this Journey

    I finished stats in 4weeks and am on biochemistry now. I am actually having a harder time getting started in this class that
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    Statistics and BioChem at WGU

    I am having a hard time getting started with biochemistry. I am not sure exactly what they want with the diagrams. Do we just label them and explain the role of the enzymes or do we have to explain...
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    Just Starting this Journey

    Two weeks into statistics and I only have one unit to go then I will take my preassessment and then hopefully the exam. I am hoping to have this class done at the 3 week
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    Just Starting this Journey

    Thank you everyone for all the advice. I know I will have to do some studying of the content I don't know but will use the advice given. You guys rock
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    Just Starting this Journey

    Hi Klone, I really have forgotten a lot of history so I will have to study for this one. It is an objective assessment so I guess that means a proctored exam. So under each chapter it lists things...
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    March 1st

    I also am starting March 1st and looking forward to it. Two of my coworkers went through this program and really like it
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    Looking for help from Jacksonville

    If they are not accredited I would not waste my money. Many companies require that you have graduated from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited school in order to even consider you for an interview. Just my 2...
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    Which one to choose

    I used to manage an assisted living and I had an LPN who eventually became the manager a year after I left the position. She was not an impartial manager as she was buddy buddy with some of the staff...
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    My first code blue

    I don't think you ever forget your first time losing a patient or any of them for that matter. I had my first resident death 3 years ago and I remember every detail of that day. It was my first time...
  19. How did you like the BSN program through Ohio University? I'm considering them for my BSN and then onto the
  20. I am also looking at Capella's for their RN to BSN/MSN option. Those of you who are in this program how do you like it? Any opinions would be
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    Officially giving up

    If you are willing to relocate check out Williston North Dakota. I hear Mercy Hospital (I think that's the name) is hiring all the time due to the oil boom out that way. I am not sure what wages are...
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    Burned out and hate nursing

  23. Little Panda RN

    Burned out and hate nursing

    I work for a company doing medical review. I sit at a desk all day in my own corner of the world. I do have the option of working from home. I love my
  24. Little Panda RN

    Not sure I want to continue!

    I have been on orientation and have had 11 days on the floor with 8 more to go then I am on my own. When I am there and once I get going I am okay but it is so crazy busy at times that I wonder why I...
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    Where are you happy?

    I am a medical review nurse for a CMS contractor. I have been doing this for a year now and I love my job. I still make RN wages without all the stress and my benefits are awesome. I recently tried...