Bortaz MSN, RN

CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU

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About Bortaz

Bortaz has 15 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.


Old and in the way.

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  1. Bortaz

    MSN WGU Job Opportunities

    I did L&M because that's the path I'm already on in my career. I have heard it said, too, that the Leadership MSN offers more opportunities for employment with few limitations as compared to the ED one.
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    MSN WGU Job Opportunities

    WGU is a fully accredited and well respected university. You almost certainly won’t encounter the situation you asked about. Im in my 2nd term of the RN to MSN Leadership track, and have found the program to be rigorous and challenging, but well de...
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    RN to MSN Leadership &Management

    I've completed Orientation, Leadership/Communication, US Constitution, Statistics, Care of Older Adult, and Nutrition (Accelerated) since Jan 1. Now trying to learn Biochemistry.
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    RN to MSN Leadership &Management

    I just started the RN to MSN in L/M on January 1. I'm really liking the program so far, although I hate this statistics class that has slowed me down a lot. Chugging along.
  5. You DO have to be working as a nurse. However, there are no specific types of jobs that are required.
  6. Bortaz

    A Patient That Changed My Life

    Today marks 5 years since Olivia gained her angel wings. Fly high, baby.
  7. Bortaz

    Tips for a NICU New Grad?

    It's attached to this thread: https://allnurses.com/nicu-nursing-neonatal/nicu-brain-sheet-882031.html
  8. Bortaz

    A Patient That Changed My Life

    Happy birthday in Heaven, Olivia. She would have been 13 today.
  9. Bortaz

    Firearms

    Yay, so the 100000 times I get into my car that wasn't stolen, I have my firearm there for my protection. I'm a former law enforcement officer and corrections supervisor/gang investigator who arrested or incarcerated many dangerous felons and gang me...
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    Firearms

    Thankfully, Texas passed a law that allows an employee to keep a gun in their vehicle at work. Businesses are not allowed to prohibit it.
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    Firearms

    I'm a male in Texas, former LEO/corrections employee, licensed to carry concealed (and open, come Jan 1) which I do 24/7 if I'm not at work. When at work, I keep it in my car and immediately place it inside my waistband in a holster when I get in the...
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    RNC exam

    Sorry, I have no idea. It's been quite a few years and I just don't remember. They might have come with the book, though.
  13. I'd still do it, but I'd do it at 20 instead of 40
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    Brian Short News

    I lost my brother to suicide last week. A friend sent the following to me. I'd like to share it with you all now. RIP.
  15. Bortaz

    Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    Hospitals have this bizarre, self-defeating habit of keeping nurses (those who started off as a new grad in the hospital) on the same crappy pay scale. What it causes to happen is that those nurses have to LEAVE that employer in order to get on a pay...