EverGraceRN

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1. In FNP program, delay or push through?

   EverGraceRN replied to EverGraceRN's topic in NP Students

   I got teary-eyed when I read your post barnstormin'... although I think stress makes me bit emotional anyway "Stressed all of the time" is me right now. I almost don't recognize myself. I say things before I think to my kids, snap at people for no g...

2. In FNP program, delay or push through?

   EverGraceRN posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi friends, I need advice badly. Here's a quick background. I'm newly divorced as of this past December, have two little girls that are 2 & 7, with the 7 y.o. in grade school, working full-time in a new RN position (RN of 4 years), and began onli...

3. NICU Nurses That Have Passed RNC-NIC (and any good test takers!)

   EverGraceRN replied to irish_rainbow's topic in NICU

   Hey there! I actually just took and passed the RNC-NIC exam this past Thursday (woo!) after nearly 3 years of Level III NICU experience. I used all of the books you mentioned but the cardiac S.T.A.B.L.E. book over a span of 3-4 months, but really cr...

4. Any PNP's willing to precept (pretty please)?

   EverGraceRN replied to Enfermera85's topic in NP

   Enfermera85, I'm sorry but I'm not a PNP and can't be of any help... I hope you found what you were looking for! BUT maybe you would answer a few questions for me? I'm looking into the PNP program at USA and also have only Level III NICU experience....

5. NICU only experience ok for PNP program admittance?

   EverGraceRN posted a topic in Advanced

   Hello to all! I'm a current RN, BSN with 2+ years of Level III NICU experience and would love to further my education to become an NP... a PNP. Although I really enjoy what I do, I have zero desire to work primarily in a hospital setting (like most N...

6. 1.5yrs. NICU to Peds. Float?

   EverGraceRN replied to EverGraceRN's topic in Career Support

   WOW! Thank you so much for such an encouraging, thoughtful reply! You it the nail on the head; just what I needed! I'm super excited to apply... I'm refining my resume now, then I'll have to wait and see. Many many thanks! :)

7. 1.5yrs. NICU to Peds. Float?

   EverGraceRN posted a topic in Career Support

   Hey friends, I'll try to keep this brief. I graduated with my BSN in the Spring of 2010. I am approaching 2 years as an RN in July, working solely in a Level III NICU. I also began at the same NICU a year prior, working as an extern, then being hire...

8. MOMS! Back to work after baby... Input needed!

   EverGraceRN replied to EverGraceRN's topic in General Nursing

   Sunbaby, I have the playtex drop ins, so fingers crossed that will work. So I think I'll just send her with frozen flat 2 oz bags of breast milk (they thaw and warm them in a crock pot, so shouldn't take long to warm) and the bottle/drop ins separate...

9. MOMS! Back to work after baby... Input needed!

   EverGraceRN replied to EverGraceRN's topic in General Nursing

   BMATHIS!!! I just read your other post... 2 oz each bag, GENIUS! thanks!!!!

10. MOMS! Back to work after baby... Input needed!

    EverGraceRN replied to EverGraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    (I meant offer formula before she starts daycare to see if she'll take it)

11. MOMS! Back to work after baby... Input needed!

    EverGraceRN replied to EverGraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great input and ideas! I never thought about offering formula BEFORE she goes just in case I don't have enough milk pumped (I only have about 10 oz right now-- eek!) or sticking with a slow flow nipple since I'll still be nursing her at home... I was...

12. MOMS! Back to work after baby... Input needed!

    EverGraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    To all the working mamas out there, Hey ladies, here's my situation: I'm heading back to work this coming Tuesday after having 12 wonderful weeks off with my new daughter. I'll be working three 12 hour shifts each week (with one weekend a month), so ...

13. FMLA & Extended contract?

    EverGraceRN replied to EverGraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, well, I guess that'd just be the smartest thing to do... Just call HR and get a straight answer, huh. @UK, thanks for the question suggestion about date of hire vs orientation completion! Thanks so much :)

14. FMLA & Extended contract?

    EverGraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, So here's the long and short of it... I signed a 2 year contract (I'm 1 year in), just had a baby and took 12 weeks of FMLA. I took all of my accrued PTO during that time, receiving paychecks for most of my leave (sorry if that's irrelevant...