northwestwind

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1. Physician Assistants questions

   northwestwind replied to WKredz5's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds as if you want to either be an NP or PA. If you like people alot, being a CRNA is not for you, because the patient is asleep. 6 figure income - but you will be on call all sorts of hours, and again, little patient contact. You'd have to ...

2. RN-BSN for person with BA in another specialty

   northwestwind replied to BellaMoon's topic in General Nursing

   I would encourage you to find a program that bridges you to MSN without first getting an ADN. You have a 4 year degree already, you do not need a 2 year degree in nursing. Find a program that takes you straight to the MSN now, through bridging. Wh...

3. Abandonment

   northwestwind replied to kamani811's topic in General Nursing

   I have serious issues with your judgment. Yes, it is abandonment to be scheduled for a shift, and leave without permission. That you didn't get report is not the issue. Who's to say you wouldn't leave in the middle of a shift, because you didn't l...

4. Have you read "Nursing Against the Odds"?

   northwestwind replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

   I have not read the book, but judging from the title, yes, it is an accurate portrayal of nursing. Nursing is EXTREMELY difficult these days. The shortages make the work environment brutal. The focus on financial resource management in nursing is ...

5. RN's are getting burnt out why?

   northwestwind replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   I think nurses get burned out because of a lack of nursing leadership. While the patient load, lack of enough registered nurses, lack of support services, and dwindling reimbursements (hospitals actually lose money on med/surg floors) have negativel...

6. I really dont know what to do

   northwestwind replied to Matt 2be RN's topic in General Nursing

   I hear you, and hopefully I can explain a few options to you. I think money is, or more aptly put, future earnings are something you need to look into, to decide if certain healthcare jobs will support the kind of lifestyle you want to live as you l...

7. Reamed for ordering an ethics consult

   northwestwind replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

   Culture, culture, culture! Sounds like a power struggle between the resident, you, and the attending. Hospitals often put out an ethics policy, but many residents are not fully aware of their role implementing the policy. Attendings may also not b...

8. Loss of first RN job Today I am so sad

   northwestwind replied to mjkush102's topic in General Nursing

   Welcome to nursing. This kind of job related behavior is all too common, and at some point we as nurses have to stop this, rather than accept it. Stand up for yourself, and go to your manager and tell her/him that you are going to HR with all your ...

9. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

   northwestwind replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

   This is something that needs to rise up through the chain of command by your nurse manager. This resident should be reported to the Medical Affairs office, and ultimately to the Chief of Medical Affairs. This is an HR issue and this behavior by the...

10. i'm confused with prioritization

    northwestwind replied to kenjee09's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask, what is your field of specialty - in other words, what type of nurse are you, and what floor are you on? From there can give you some advice!

11. Yelled At During A C-Section (Among Other Things)

    northwestwind replied to RN1981's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, this is tough. I hear you, empathasize with you, and at the same time have to agree with Jolie's reply. Let me give you a bit of history to help you out. None of this is your fault. It is what happens now with putting new grads, and early nurse...

12. Working with International Medical Grads (IMGs)

    northwestwind replied to alan headbloom's topic in General Nursing

    Are you an IMG? I have to ask. And if you are, you need to say so here. Foreign doctors and nurses are coming into our country. My concern is that their initial training is not as good as here in the US. Patients also have concerns about someone ...

13. RT to RN Transition, not so easy!

    northwestwind replied to ventgurl's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, positively, do not give up on your goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. You have wonderful healthcare experience, and you will be a terrific nurse. While you may feel being an RT goes unrecognized by schools, there is no denying your 8 ...

14. Not my job, but I got involved!

    northwestwind replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    I know you can't disclose the details, but without the details, it is a bit difficult to comment. Except to say that you ran straight into the culture of silence in hospitals these days. This will pull at your heartstrings, and give you good reason...

15. Nurse Practitioner Program: Hopkins or UPenn?

    northwestwind replied to sofiasofia's topic in NP

    I love that you are choosing between the very best. Both are excellent. I did not attend either, but I would encourage you to ask the schools if you can talk to some of their graduates to learn more about their actual experiences. If one of them s...