grouchybuthappy

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1. How long would you commute?

   grouchybuthappy replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

   I took a job that had a 1.5hour each way commute. I loved the solitude of the drive for a short while. But did not care for the small town/hospital politics that went on. Working with less resources than I was used was a challenge. LESSON LEARNT: ...

2. Going from ANCC certification to AACN cert? Anyone?

   grouchybuthappy replied to traumaRUs's topic in CNS

   Oh my! that sucks big time! Do you want to see pediatrics in the future? I hate the idea of having to go back to school just to renew a certification you are not likely to use in the near future. Good luck!

3. Going from ANCC certification to AACN cert? Anyone?

   grouchybuthappy replied to traumaRUs's topic in CNS

   Trauma, why do you need to recertify via AACN. It is my understanding that for the retired certiication, all we need to make sure is that our licences do not lapse. I just passed my adult AACN CCNS exam and have a very promising offer of employment...

4. Family/Individual across the Lifespan CNS?

   grouchybuthappy replied to mursej's topic in CNS

   That would be a great move. As a new CNS I am dismayed with how little exposure the CNS role has. Currently negotiating for a hospitalist position. The hospital wants me to go back to school SO i can see pediatrics too. I am tired and can not aff...

5. Calling all current cns students

   grouchybuthappy replied to nicolein's topic in CNS

   Another CNS student signing in..

6. Can't even get on a residency in WA. What happened?!

   grouchybuthappy replied to darkwavesurfer's topic in Washington

   have you thought or considered moving to another state?

7. my wonderful day

   grouchybuthappy replied to nursetries2hard's topic in General Nursing

   :nurse::nurse:This is one of the many reasons i moved on to critical care. I am completely in charge of my glucs, adl's, meds, ice water etc. Good luck!:clown:

8. Reference book for new grad in the ICU

   grouchybuthappy replied to crissirn's topic in CCU

   Notes on ICU nursing (Hammerrschimdt)and Fast Facts(Kathy White). These 2 I swear by!!!

9. Online FNP with focus on HIV/AIDS care

   grouchybuthappy replied to SteveNNP's topic in NP

   I am currently working on my CNS and would love to specialize in HIV/AIDS and infections in general. The reason: Would love to work for WHO or UNESCO.

10. When coworkers make prejudiced statements

    grouchybuthappy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My fave is I was getting report on a Hispanic pt. First words were,"Non English speaking pt with no health insurance...' It was my 3rd week as RN. And didn;t have the guts yet. So for the next 4 pts I made it a point to ask if they all had health ins...

11. Some advice for new grads

    grouchybuthappy replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in New Nurse

    Had a few classmates with RN lifestyle on a SN salary. Does not work!! with $280,000+ mortgage and $24,000 SUV car note, even as an RN its too much. Why go to xul and not be able to make both ends meet, unless you got 2 jobs. ...

12. Taking the first step, online ADN to MSN

    grouchybuthappy replied to LeiaT's topic in Post Graduate

    Anyone thinking of MSN in Education?

13. Taking the first step, online ADN to MSN

    grouchybuthappy replied to LeiaT's topic in Post Graduate

    Hie, A very dear friend of mine tried College Network for her LPN to RN. She lives in Maryland. She also has boxes and boxes of unopened books and stuff minus a couple of thousands from her checking account. School is apparent...

14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    grouchybuthappy replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    MELINURSE!!!! Congratulations. Haven't been n website for some time. Just noticed you took your NCLEX. CONGRATULATIONS RN

15. NCLEX-RN today

    grouchybuthappy replied to acmRN9317's topic in NCLEX

    Hie I had 20-25 SATAs and felt really horrible after my test last week.All i could see was " SATAs are just a format", because i did not want to raise my expectation too high.(MAY BE THEY ARE JUST A FORMAT) . But...