Mom of Diskids

Mom of Diskids has 12 years experience.

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1. If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

   Mom of Diskids replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors

   I graduated with my MSN from WGU and am now in a post masters certificate NP program at the University of Cincinnati

2. Miserable at work...Help I'm drowning...

   Mom of Diskids replied to namiller1213's topic in General Nursing

   I see 2 options: 1) attempt to internally transfer to another unit or 2) look elsewhere for employment! Don't waste another second being miserable. You'll never know what else is out there if you don't test the waters:)

3. No appreciation for NOC

   Mom of Diskids replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

   I hear ya'!! I work weekend option nights, so, yeah, ......... I don't exist:)

4. Proctored exams @WGU question...

   Mom of Diskids replied to frostybella's topic in Western Governors

   If you choose to go somewhere to have the proctored exam, you will get to choose from a list of approved places. I took all of mine at the public library. I didn't feel I was on display or being watched because there are so many other people around y...

5. Interperting interview???

   Mom of Diskids replied to boots0890's topic in Job Hunt

   When I was a DON, I interviewed nurses for open positions. If someone had gotten upset over a patient they had cared for, I would not have held it against them AT ALL!!! :) I would interpret it as you are a very caring person who obviously chose the ...

6. I just can't find a job.

   Mom of Diskids replied to SugarSugar15's topic in Job Hunt

   It's a horrible feeling, isn't it???? I have 12 years experience and a Masters degree...... I couldn't get an interview if I paid for it myself! But I know of 2 nurses who both have 2 years experience in LTC and an ADN and both have been offered 3 jo...

7. Hgb 7.2 from 13.3 after delivery

   Mom of Diskids replied to Angela2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just from personal experience, I have had a Hgb of 6.0-7.2 after all 3 kids and a D&C and have never been transfused. It was always explained that the body would replenish in healthy people over a period of a week or so, and I always did. Sometim...

8. What kind of interview questions to expect at nursing home and for an oncology floor?

   Mom of Diskids replied to martinml's topic in Job Hunt

   Let's see...... I ask questions about tough situations the person has been in and how they solved it, how they deal with difficult residents/employees/families, best qualities, etc.....the standard interview questions. I also like to just talk with t...

9. New On Call procedure. Need ideas, suggestions

   Mom of Diskids replied to gerRN23's topic in LTC Directors

   At my LTC facility, ALL administrative nurses take call; MDS, Treatment nurse, Unit Managers, ADON, DON....... one person is on call each weeknight, and then two of them are on call each weekend (1 LPN and 1 RN)

10. Opnions Please

    Mom of Diskids replied to FurtureR's topic in Ohio

    Ummmm, yeah....as a graduate of Good Sam, I will put my education up against ANY school in the area. It has a great reputation and provides a quality experience. High standards for entrance into the school = not a lot of people will be accepted, ther...

11. How much of a raise did you get this year?

    Mom of Diskids replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Well, 2 years ago, we all took a 4% pay cut. Then a new company bought us...... and we still have never received our 4% back OR had a raise:mad:

12. WGU MSN in 6 months

    Mom of Diskids replied to bsnwnab's topic in Western Governors

    You do progress at your own pace, however your Capstone project, which is a culmination of everything you have learned, takes approximately 6 months to complete. Also, most of the courses have multiple assignments, such as 5 essays. I guess anything ...

13. New job, new pay

    Mom of Diskids replied to novicenurse11's topic in School

    I work every weekend for 16 hr shifts and make 23/hr...... I am jealous!!:cheers:Congrats on the job offer!!

14. BSN - Working in LTC/TCU appropriate?

    Mom of Diskids replied to *4!#6's topic in Job Hunt

    Unfortunately, there is a "stigma" in healthcare that LTC is below Acute care. I have known healthcare recruiters to snub there noses at anyone who even has the words "long term care" on their resume! If cardiology is where your heart is pointing you...

15. BSN - Working in LTC/TCU appropriate?

    Mom of Diskids replied to *4!#6's topic in Job Hunt

    I have a Master's degree in Nursing and work LTC......... it doesn't matter what letters you have behind your name, no nursing task is "below" you.