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: ...
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!
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...
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...
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:
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...
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. ...
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...
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...