little star BSN

little star has 26 years experience as a BSN and specializes in OR, ICU, OR Team Leader.

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1. Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

   little star replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Western Governors

   Hi, I am also interested in completing my nursing degree, but have concerns. I am in nursing administration and now contemplate getting an MBA in Healthcare instead. Are there any advanced nurses who have completed their MSN and MBA with WGU?

2. Travel nurse question

   little star replied to Izzygirl99's topic in Travel

   1) If treated with disdain, did the traveler speak openly to management about their concerns? If so, was management receptive to their grievances? 2) I would want the traveler to rate their experience on a likert scale.

3. I'm in a Quandary

   little star replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

   I know your pain. It all comes down to knowing whether you are a nurse or a teacher, you positively impact the lives of others. My background was med/surg for 2yrs, then OR/ICU for the past 14yrs. However, as the mother of five children who were st...

4. If you could only have licenses in 5 states...

   little star replied to BigT's topic in Travel

   Are any of you travel ICU and OR nurses? And if so, do you prefer to travel doing one specialty over the other?

5. OR to ICU

   little star replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Critical

   Yes, I also made the transition from OR to ICU by going to a large teaching Level I trauma center. I learned so much and gained confidence in an area of nursing that requires a different set of skills. Be careful that you do not get discouraged, ...

6. Just passed my CCRN! Ask away!

   little star replied to ONE-TWO--'s topic in Critical

   Thanks for your advice. I look forward to passing the CCRN and joining you with such a great accomplishment.

7. Just passed my CCRN! Ask away!

   little star replied to ONE-TWO--'s topic in Critical

   Congrats! I want to know how and what i should study? Did you use the AACN study books, Laura Vonfrolio's study aids, etc? Any info or advice you can give will be greatly appreciated.

8. OR to ICU

   little star replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Critical

   Yes, I can totally relate. I was forty before I left the OR to go into the ICU. It is possible. However, my best experience and acceptance came when applying to a large teaching facility. Try applying to a teaching hospital where you can get the e...

9. Interested in becoming a CRNA

   little star replied to knkata's topic in CRNA

   I have spoken to several of the schools I would be interested in and all seem to agree as long as I will be applying within the next 6 months and along with my CCRN credentials, I should be ok. Thanks for the concern.

10. Interested in becoming a CRNA

    little star replied to knkata's topic in CRNA

    Thanks for the response. This has helped me tremendously! I feel I am on the right track.

11. Interested in becoming a CRNA

    little star replied to knkata's topic in CRNA

    Ok so here is my dilemma. I have a total of 4 years ICU experience working in a SICU level I trauma center for 1.5yrs, SICU/transplant unit at another teaching university for 3 yrs. I am completing my RN to BSN, but am a little overwhelmed with sch...