OliverElio87

OliverElio87 BSN, RN

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  1. If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

    OliverElio87 replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU has a hybrid program, but its only offered in CA, UT, TX, IN, FL. It's also 2.5 years

  2. PCT jobs harder than they once were?

    OliverElio87 replied to funtimes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    This thread truly hit home for me. I am less than a year away from graduating with my BSN and also work as a float PCT. Being a PCT is hard work. Since I am a float I go to units where there are so...

  3. RN-BSN in 6 months is DOABLE!

    OliverElio87 replied to RN*mommy's topic in Western Governors University

    It seems that online courses may not be for you. You stated "The program is poorly formulated, it makes you read lots of hours with those boring chapters and you will learn less." How are you supposed...

  4. RANT, sick of certain nurses

    OliverElio87 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I can't believe some nurses are so defensive about a tech venting in a tech section. I bet these are the same nurses who vent their frustration when doctors do the exact same thing (belittle) to

  5. ATI Mental Health and OB

    OliverElio87 posted a topic in General Students

    How were these exams? Are the practice assessments

  6. WGU Pre-licensing BSN for 2015

    OliverElio87 replied to ShondaJ's topic in Western Governors University

    You take the ATI exam for each subject including the comprehensive one at the end. Honestly, I think it is a good thing that WGU does ATI. If you're passing the ATI exam that means you are putting...

  7. WGU Pre-licensing BSN for 2015

    OliverElio87 replied to ShondaJ's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, to pass a clinical class you need to pass the ATI

  8. Readmission-a small rant

    OliverElio87 replied to kitkat260's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm pretty sure this student did not have enough credits to attain good standing to receive financial aid. This is not just a WGU policy (Federal), but all universities. Please see below for more...

  9. Advice for San Diego,CA

    OliverElio87 replied to JofAllTrades's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I did a quick search and found this program: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)/Continuing Education Units (CEUs for CNAs) - Health Occupations Center It says it is only $400. However, you'll be...

  10. ATI 2016

    OliverElio87 replied to ayelah_ganda's topic in General Students

    Did you take the 2013 or 2016 version. Also what was the cut off for a level 2? Lastly, did the practice assessments

  11. ATI 2016

    OliverElio87 replied to ayelah_ganda's topic in General Students

    I took this last week of

  12. Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

    OliverElio87 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in nursing school right now, but I am also a PCT. I did my CNA certification and we did all our clinicals at a nursing home. I hated doing my clinicals at that particular nursing home. However, I...

  13. WGU Pre-licensing BSN for 2015

    OliverElio87 replied to ShondaJ's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm actually in a different state, but the program is the same besides the hospitals. Boot camp! It does feel like ages ago, I remember being so nervous but don't be! They want you to succeed and I...

  14. WGU Pre-licensing BSN for 2015

    OliverElio87 replied to ShondaJ's topic in Western Governors University

    I am less than a year away from finishing! It has gone by so fast and I have learned so much! I am going to butt in and answer some of lake girl questions from my experience: What experience did you...

  15. Advice for San Diego,CA

    OliverElio87 replied to JofAllTrades's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You can be certified to be a CNA relatively quickly. It is hard to do something in healthcare without certification or license. Some CNA programs only last about a

  16. CNAs give medications

    OliverElio87 replied to Beaue's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think CNA's should be allowed to give prescription based medications. However, in a LTC facility I think it should be fine to be abe to give certain over-the-counter type meds like eyes drops,...

  17. ATI 2016

    OliverElio87 replied to ayelah_ganda's topic in General Students

    I took this recently and it was still the 2013 version. I read the ATI Med Surg Book (the entire thing), did all the practice assessments and also download the RN Mentor App that was helpful

  18. Alternative to Straighterline (prelicensure program)

    OliverElio87 replied to OliverElio87's topic in Western Governors University

    Technically you can interact with the professor during their given "office hours". However, I didn't and I just did the weekly course work. The content is pre-loaded with deadlines, but there are...

  19. Prelicensure BSN program in Florida

    OliverElio87 replied to LONDA17's topic in Western Governors University

    Look into Edukan, that's where I did my Micro for

  20. WGU Prelicensure Nursing

    OliverElio87 replied to CorderoAbdul's topic in Western Governors University

    I think it should make you feel really good knowing that your own co-workers, who did the program, are great nurses. I really think with any nursing program it is really how you make the most out of...

  21. Alternative to Straighterline (prelicensure program)

    OliverElio87 replied to OliverElio87's topic in Western Governors University

    It's semester based. It's more traditional online class, but they provide you the e-textbook with the tuition. You can pick a session, for instance session 1 is usually a regular semester schedule and...

  22. Alternative to Straighterline (prelicensure program)

    OliverElio87 replied to OliverElio87's topic in Western Governors University

    I also took Microbiology. I liked edukan better because I didn't have to deal with the lab kits and making a mess out of your home . That was excruciatingly painful with

  23. Anyone in or finished the pre-licensure online BSN program?

    OliverElio87 replied to artonurse's topic in Western Governors University

    I know one is

  24. WGU - RN Program

    OliverElio87 replied to Dreyajulian's topic in Western Governors University

    I think for CA it would be a good idea to retake the course. I heard it's pretty competitive. However, if that is not what you want to do I would just apppy see if you get in. If you don't, then...

  25. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    OliverElio87 replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I petitioned classes when I got my transcript evaluation back. There should be an email address where you can send an email to challenge classes you feel you should not have to retake. I would look at...