vanurse1022 BSN

vanurse1022 has 18 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Nursing Education, Med-Surg, Home Health, Travel.

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1. Newbie Faculty Advice

   vanurse1022 posted a topic in Educators

   Hi everyone! I'm in the process of getting my MSN (I graduate in a few months!), but managed to land a job as a nursing instructor for a small town's ADN program. I've had zero experience teaching in the academic setting, but pretty much got thr...

2. New to Rehab- Advice??

   vanurse1022 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   Hi everyone! So, a little background on me: I've been a nurse for 10 years. Most of my experience has been with med-surg, but I've had some primary care, LTC, hospice and ICU step-down experience as well. Let me also say that 9 years of my experience...

3. What nursing task do you loathe???

   vanurse1022 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

   "Adding to my last post--when you take off a patient's socks and you see all of their flakes of skin dispersing through the air. i feel like I'm breathing it in and its getting in my hair, on my scrubs, etc...yuck!!! " Gross, yes!!!!! I just posted ...

4. What nursing task do you loathe???

   vanurse1022 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

   Trying to do anything with a patient that has super dry flaky skin! I just know those skin flakes are floating up into my nose! Or in my hair! Gross!!! I don't know what worse though, that, or having to clean out someone's super waxy ears with a wate...

5. Any Help Appreciated!!

   vanurse1022 replied to JRiestra82's topic in Travel

   I'll PM you!

6. Any Help Appreciated!!

   vanurse1022 replied to JRiestra82's topic in Travel

   I drive everywhere, except to Alaska....that was a bit too far for me Certain places are eligible for rental cars (like Alaska and Hawaii). The VA asks that you rely on public transportation when possible, but if it's not available, you can ask for...

7. Any Help Appreciated!!

   vanurse1022 replied to JRiestra82's topic in Travel

   I've been with the TNC for almost 3 years. I'm been to Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, Fresno, Denver, Charleston, Anchorage...it's been a blast! I arrange my own housing through corporate housing folks. The VA pays up to a certain amount (which has ...

8. AHNCC Certification

   vanurse1022 posted a topic in Holistic

   Hi all! Wondering if any of you have gotten certified as holistic nurses through AHNCC? I'm taking the exam in October, and was hoping to get an idea of how to study (aside from using the AHNA book). Any suggestions are much appreciated!

9. Any Help Appreciated!!

   vanurse1022 replied to JRiestra82's topic in Travel

   I use the VA Travel Nurse Corps! Their application process is a bit more intense than others (actually, a lot....not gonna lie) but it's SO worth it!! I've looked at supplementing with private agencies a few times, but none of them compared to benefi...

10. Changing specialities?

    vanurse1022 replied to Therhapsody89's topic in Travel

    I'm a med-surg travel nurse, and wanted to get some ER experience. So while I was on assignment, I spent some time (of my own, not paid) orienting in the ER. It was a lot of work, but was worth it to open up more opportunities in the future! You can ...

11. Clinical Instructor Advice

    vanurse1022 posted a topic in Educators

    Hi everyone! Just wondering what your thoughts are on clinical instructor positions. Is it difficult to get a job as an instructor? Do you enjoy it? Is it manageable with a full time job? Any pointers/suggestions/tips on how to get started (or in gen...

12. Nutrition certification/education for nurses

    vanurse1022 replied to eflr's topic in Holistic

    From what I remember, you have a video scenario, then answer questions regarding each video. Honestly, I breezed through it! Maybe took 30 minutes. The questions are very similar to the practice ones, so if you do ok with those, you won't have a prob...

13. Nutrition certification/education for nurses

    vanurse1022 replied to eflr's topic in Holistic

    Absolutely! I actually waited around for a while before completing mine; probably finished in about 2-3 months. Just read a little bit every day and start doing the practice tests online. You can totally do it!! :)

14. Nutrition certification/education for nurses

    vanurse1022 replied to eflr's topic in Holistic

    The Wellness Forum Institute offers a Nutrition Educator diploma that focuses on plant-based nutrition, but also includes other lifestyles in comparison. While costly, it looks like an awesome program! Wellness Forum Institute for Health Studies - Co...

15. Anyone done NIWH Whole Health Educator program?

    vanurse1022 replied to BetterSafe's topic in Holistic

    Hate to hear that NIWH didn't work out...it is quite expensive. It looked promising though! Glad I got your input because I'm looking for a similar program. I am an advocate for a whole foods plant based diet, and wanted a program that highlighted th...