maccheese

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1. Which program do I pursue at age 44?

   maccheese replied to LaniMacho's topic in Pre-Nursing

   As suggested before, I would go for the BSN. An ADN is only useful if 1. You can't get into a BSN program 2. Its accelerated. The time committment is approximately close to the same. Community college is a little bit cheaper, but not hugely. With tha...

2. Research nurse class

   maccheese posted a topic in General Students

   I'm taking my first research class. I can definitely see what statistics was important. Thing is I didn't like statistics. I don't think I honestly get nursing research. Its like its way too technical for me. **sigh**

3. Weed and work.

   maccheese replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

   He needs to just move to an area where its legal. For now in our state, they randomnly test, even for nicotine (for insurance users.)

4. Does everybody want to be a NP?

   maccheese replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not interested in NP because it seems everyone is doing it. Maybe later on down the road I'll go for a post master's on DNP. As of now, I'm going to go the CNS and Informatics route.

5. If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

   maccheese replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in the same boat. Unfortunately, I've had to take measures to not have more kids so I'm not supporting them by myself. The job in itself is enough pressure. :/ I'm glad I took up nursing later in life. I like the flexibility, stability. Works for...

6. Rehab or SNF

   maccheese replied to mecha-sorah's topic in Rehabilitation

   If you want something closer to med surg, then you want to check more Acute Rehab Facilities. Pruitt and HealthSouth can take on pretty acute patient's.

7. is 8 hr night shift available for rehab

   maccheese replied to overtonis's topic in Rehabilitation

   As previous person said, its best to research rehab facilities in your area and see what shifts they are looking to staff. My facility is currently 8 hour shifts. We used to be 12 but the CNO thought 12's were too stressful (which she is right, they ...

8. New Grad 2 jobs? Advise?

   maccheese replied to BreakRoom011's topic in New Nurse

   I would ask if they'd be willing to hire you PRN and make sure to get the PRN requirements. If they require you to work more than 2 shifts in four weeks PRN, that would be a bit much as a new grad. And please don't have family as well. :) Even though...

9. New Grad NICU Nurse seeking advice!

   maccheese replied to JessicaNICURN's topic in NICU

   My first job out of nursing school was a level four NICU. I highly suggest that any study materials that you are given in classes, that you do study, maybe even keep them with you on your shift and if you have some down time (like maybe on night shif...

10. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    maccheese replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Professionalism

    You are going to have to pay your dues. There are plenty of jobs out there that aren't bedside, but, I hope that you for one have at least a BSN. I understand wanting to get away from the bedside, but if you're interested in other areas such as admin...

11. Compensation Suggestions

    maccheese replied to maccheese's topic in Wound

    We are being asked to pretty much br trained to do what the wound nurse at our facility would do, but on nights. The additional work would directly impact work load because, I would be responsible for the 7-10 patients I normally have, plus thoroughl...

12. Compensation Suggestions

    maccheese posted a topic in Wound

    My job has asked nurses to "volunteer" to do wound assessments and care on night shift (as our current Wound Care Nurse is a bit overwhelmed to see all patients.) I am highly interested but would like to propose additional compensation for the additi...

13. To my preceptor

    maccheese replied to maccheese's topic in NICU

    I replied to your pm.

14. To my preceptor

    maccheese replied to maccheese's topic in NICU

    I would need help recognizing personality conflicts. I rarely have problems with people. People may say they have problems with me, but like in this instance, I usually hear from someone else. Just be honest with me and I can adjust or move on.

15. To my preceptor

    maccheese posted a topic in NICU

    Just wanted to say thanks for 1. Going directly to the nurse manager to give negative feedback, but over the course of five weeks, never speaking to me directly about any of these issues. 2. Stating to me after two weeks "well I know its been a while...