BerryhappyRN MSN, RN

BerryhappyRN is a MSN, RN and specializes in Nursing Leadership.

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1. MSN vs MBA

   BerryhappyRN replied to cablefree's topic in Management

   Hi there, I am two semesters from finishing my MSN in Nursing Leadership and am already considering going back for my MBA. I love how my MSN has cemented my leadership skills and improved my self-confidence and now that I have full faith in my manage...

2. Salary offer

   BerryhappyRN replied to ccmunurse's topic in Government

   Agreed ccmunurse, deceiving. Unfortunately that's just how government runs its business, everything is clear as mud. I too was quoted the 1.0 FTE salary but was then given a 0.5 FTE position which I was completely confused about until AFTER my third ...

3. VA Hiring Process

   BerryhappyRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Special1rn, Make sure everything you've ever done in your professional role is in your resume. If you volunteered for 2 days be sure it's on there. If you are certified in ANYTHING be sure it's on there. If you've served on Boards or Committees or do...

4. VA Hiring Process

   BerryhappyRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   NurseNavy that sounds about right. The Board meets once per month so if your information was sent to them soon after they've already convened for the month your application won't be reviewed until their next meeting. The good news is if you've gotten...

5. Can I Work While Taking My TB meds?

   BerryhappyRN replied to TWilly's topic in Disease

   I think the correct answer is that you should discuss this with your facility's infection control nurse. Each facility has their own P&P's. So although it may be true that you are not infectious, your facility may take into consideration other im...

6. Sexual Harassment from Chaplain

   BerryhappyRN replied to LuckyGirlSuze's topic in Hospice

   I'm so sorry Luckygirlsuze, BSN! Everyone here has provided wonderful support and I wanted to let you know you are not alone. I too worked with a "chaplain" who constantly made inappropriate comments and essentially groped me the few times he hugged ...

7. 40's a little too late?

   BerryhappyRN replied to bfwdesigns244's topic in Government

   All the above is probably correct HOWEVER I entered the VA as an RN at age 47 and almost did not pass my physical because of my old eyes! I did not wear glasses my entire life until middle age hit. Now I have to wear readers and nearly failed my entr...

8. Gay male nurses in military

   BerryhappyRN replied to Esr90's topic in Government

   I work with an openly gay male nurse at the VA. Most people don't care and from what I have seen he is actually treated better than he might be in the civilian population. Vets may have opinions but they also know to keep it to themselves! Go for it!...

9. What is the downside to the VA?

   BerryhappyRN replied to RNrhythm's topic in Government

   GOVERNMENT. That's the downside. However, there are MANY more upsides that make up for the slow as molasses processes of having Uncle Sam be your boss. Great benefits, pride, upward mobility, flexibility, one of the largest employers in the country, ...

10. VA Part-Time Vs. Full-Time RN

    BerryhappyRN replied to mbulls's topic in Government

    Hi there! I was hired in August as a part-time RN by the VA only because there was no full-time positions available in my speciality. To answer your questions: 1) Yes. My tour is 40 hours per pay period so ideally I work 3 tours (shifts) the first we...

11. VA Hiring Process

    BerryhappyRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    pfinity, BSN - No news is good news! Just keep waiting. If you don't hear from them it is because they are working on it. Just think of it as similar to waiting in line at the DMV. You may wait for what feels like FOREVER but eventually they will ge...

12. Did I do something illegal?

    BerryhappyRN replied to NurseWC2's topic in Hospice

    NurseWC2 you did absolutely the right thing! Just as you would not let her drown in a bathtub or die in a house fire, not saving her from dying of aspiration when she is in distress is not the intention of a DNR. The intention of a DNR is to not perf...

13. VA Hiring Process

    BerryhappyRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Thanks for the advice pfchang. Nights and weekends do receive a 10% and 25% shift diff respectively, payroll trained us on this ad nauseam during orientation. Luckily I am in a position that if the offered salary is based on FT hours, and I only work...

14. VA Hiring Process

    BerryhappyRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Sure, I was in my specialty for 5 years as an LPN (they give half credit for LPN experience), 3 years as an RN, with 2 years of management experience. I also have my BSN and my specialty certification. I live in FL and they offered a PT schedule at a...

15. I Love Night Shift

    BerryhappyRN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are getting me EXCITED!!!! I worked 12s on nights for a while and LOVED it. Then the company went to 8s and I couldn't deal with 5 nights per week so I switched to days. I now believe I have found the perfect combination! I still have to wor...