OliverElio87

OliverElio87 BSN, RN

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  1. Med Surg vs ICU for Practicum

    OliverElio87 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I need to give my school nursing units that I would like to do my practicum (basically working full-time nursing hours for my last clinical rotation). All my preceptors thus far have...

  2. Need help with accreditation decision

    OliverElio87 replied to mitchelldog's topic in General Students

    In nursing (jobs), the important things are to be state board approved (so you can take the NCLEX-RN) and also be CCNE/ACEN accredited. However, in academia the gold standard is regional...

  3. Need help with accreditation decision

    OliverElio87 replied to mitchelldog's topic in General Students

    That would be a no for me. Even if it is not ACEN or CCNE accredited it's also not WASC (regionally) accredited. You say you want to be an NP, but if it is not a regionally accredited, you will have...

  4. Cal State San Marcos online RN to BSN

    OliverElio87 replied to khleber6's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WGU's program has no group work, no weekly discussion, and it's pretty much on your on pace. People can finish in 6 months if they're highly motivated. Classes (if you have a good background), like...

  5. ADN or BSN

    OliverElio87 replied to Rionoir's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would still apply to both. It's a big decision and you might change your mind later on and it wouldn't hurt you. If getting the ADN (plus doing an RN-BSN) is the cheaper route then I would do that...

  6. ADN or BSN

    OliverElio87 replied to Rionoir's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would apply to both types of programs. Just because it is an ADN program that doesn't mean its easier to get in. Then once accepted to both, I would ask this question again. If you end up getting...

  7. New Nursing Student Must Haves and Advice From Current Nursing Students

    OliverElio87 replied to CreativeUsername's topic in General Students

    Looking back I would purchase Saunders NCLEX-RN Review Book right from the start. (Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7e (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn):

  8. WGU Prelicensure Nursing

    OliverElio87 replied to CorderoAbdul's topic in Western Governors University

    Also, when you get to the actual nursing classes (basically the second semester) there will be something called a "hard stop". The hard stop is usually the middle of the semester. For example, the...

  9. Statistics course

    OliverElio87 replied to NurseBre94's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm certain it will transfer. WGU is pretty good about transferring

  10. Statistics course

    OliverElio87 replied to NurseBre94's topic in Western Governors University

    Mine didn't transfer initially because the title of the stats course was weird. I had to petition and I provided them (WGU) with the syllabus and it was

  11. Micro online?

    OliverElio87 replied to nanillest's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, you

  12. Micro online?

    OliverElio87 replied to nanillest's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took mine with edukan.org, they partner you up with a community college in Kansas. It is regionally accredited, online lab, and the price wasn't

  13. Biochemistry at WGU

    OliverElio87 replied to NurseBre94's topic in Western Governors University

    Is this for the prelicensure program? They recently changed biochem at WGU from projects to an exam. I heard some people say the exam is hard and others have not had much trouble. If it doesn't delay...

  14. Ipad requirement?

    OliverElio87 replied to AldreaFalan's topic in Western Governors University

    Yea, there is a program called "Nursing Central" that you can purchase for your phone. It allows you to look things up for labs and clinicals. You can use an iphone or android. I purchased it (it was...

  15. wgu prelicensure BSN

    OliverElio87 replied to mimi171's topic in Western Governors University

    Are you working? Full time or part time? - I work full-time. My manager has been so great about giving time off when needed. What is your personal opinion on working full time during this program so...

  16. Nclex help!! Late decels interventions order please help!!! Nclex

    OliverElio87 replied to Danielledlt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. Pit off 2. Left side position 3. 02 4. Increase IV Fluids 5. MD/DO Most of the time, it will not be to call the physician. Turning off the pitocin is not invasive (one can argue that's the least...

  17. wgu prelicensure BSN

    OliverElio87 replied to mimi171's topic in Western Governors University

    Here is a sample schedule of the entire 5 year program: http://www.wgu.edu/wgufiles/sample-clinical-schedule.pdf SO basically the areas that state labs, clinicals, assessment just make sure your...

  18. WGU / Straighterline advice?

    OliverElio87 replied to darbyspinx's topic in Western Governors University

    I would def. take statistics somewhere else and transfer it to WGU. Usually the final in straighterline is proctored. You can actually download the syllabus on their

  19. Unsafe doctor...do I report it?

    OliverElio87 replied to Munimula's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How do you know that the doctor had a fever? Did you personally take his vitals? If he just "looked warm" or "felt warm" that is subjective. There have been so many times when I have touched a patient...

  20. WGU / Straighterline advice?

    OliverElio87 replied to darbyspinx's topic in Western Governors University

    If you're not set on wgu then you should do edukan. The community college that they partner you up with will be regionally accredited and should transfer to another

  21. Not enjoying being a PCT

    OliverElio87 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am in nursing school, but also recently became a PCT at an acute care hospital. I wanted to become a PCT to get patient care experience and also I make an income while in school. First off, I have...

  22. WGU / Straighterline advice?

    OliverElio87 replied to darbyspinx's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm so glad you went through with Edukan! The sciences are so much better with Edukan. Which college did you end up

  23. WGU BSN Pre-Licensure SoCal (April Cohort)

    OliverElio87 replied to jan11's topic in Western Governors University

    Actually, you will all meet each other 4 months in your first semester for "boot camp"

  24. Taking the TEAS V before taking A&P??

    OliverElio87 replied to Vixxey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you were taking the TEAS V, I would say yes just take it. However, it seems now (TEAS VI) the majority of the science section is A&P. I think you should ask the program director/admissions...

  25. What accreditation Am I Looking For in a BSN Program

    OliverElio87 replied to acarson7's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No, because you would run into the same problems. You want a school to be regionally accredited not nationally accredited. Regional accreditation is the gold-standard in academia. For nursing you want...