nursealisha BSN, RN

nursealisha has 14 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care, Ortho-Surgical.

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1. Torn Between 2 Job Offers

   nursealisha replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I personally always go the route of the best work environment even if that means taking a pay cut. Bedside nursing has its challenges but I think the stability might be a better fit for you overall. Traveling, especially up to 4 hours a day, can be e...

2. Compact Licensure

   nursealisha replied to nursealisha's topic in General Nursing

   Bummer. There's gotta be an easier way for military spouses who have to move frequently to get licensed. I spend so much money applying for endorsement! The more we move, the more licenses I have and Texas wanted official verification from every stat...

3. Compact Licensure

   nursealisha posted a topic in General Nursing

   My husband is active duty military and we move all the time. We recently moved to Texas for our most recent PCS. However, I started the process while we were in AL so I was not given a compact license since I'm not a "Texas resident". Is there any wa...

4. Overweight Healthcare Workers

   nursealisha replied to EmpoweRN's topic in General Nursing

   If you didn't watch the video, then your opinion doesn't count! Everyone jumping to conclusions to weigh in on a subject they didn't even take the time to listen to.

5. New Nurse anxiety on the job

   nursealisha replied to NurseSu12's topic in Geriatric

   Just reiterating everything everyone already said - totally normal. The good thing is you're worried and you care enough to do everything right. Don't get me wrong, you'll make mistakes, but it's important to acknowledge your shortcomings. Ask for he...

6. Pet peeve

   nursealisha replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

   OP, I am right there with ya! (Or should I say "you" since we're getting on everyone's case about slang?) My sentence structure and grammar are far from perfect but I do take the time to try and google the correct format. When I was in nursing school...

7. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

   nursealisha replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

   I've only been a nurse for about 5.5 years and I've noticed this as well. I came into nursing with a bachelor's degree and like others have said, during our schooling they were always talking about the next step and going into management/leadership p...

8. Help!! ICU Nurse Needing Advice!

   nursealisha replied to Ingrambl89's topic in Critical

   Your story is similar to mine! I have over 5 years of experience as an ortho nurse - received my med-surg certification, charged, and precepted new grads. I love ortho and feel extremely competent and comfortable there. I recently moved to critical c...

9. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   nursealisha replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   I read through a lot of these comments and there is some very sage advice here. OP, I found your replies to be very defensive. If you're going to ask a public forum for advice, you're going to have to have thicker skin than that. Seeking treatment, h...

10. NICU managers - what do you prefer?

    nursealisha replied to nursealisha's topic in Career Support

    Thank you for your input. Are there any particular books you recommend for neonatal critical care?

11. NICU managers - what do you prefer?

    nursealisha replied to nursealisha's topic in Career Support

    So I spoke with the NICU manager yesterday and she said Nursery. She said she can teach neonatal critical care and would prefer someone familiar with well baby assessments. Not the answer I was hoping for since the nursery I'm looking at is small an...

12. NICU managers - what do you prefer?

    nursealisha replied to nursealisha's topic in Career Support

    I posted this same question in the NICU thread and one person said it all depends on the hiring manager. Adults and babies are so different! Im in such a pickle! I know adult ICU will get me comfortable with critical care and sharpen my critical thi...

13. NICU managers - what do you prefer?

    nursealisha replied to nursealisha's topic in NICU

    Thank you both for your responses.. That's why I'm having such a hard time deciding! Adults and babies are completely different. Unfortunately the NICU, ICU and nursery positions are at 3 different hospitals! I did apply to the NICU and was told she...

14. NICU managers - what do you prefer?

    nursealisha posted a topic in NICU

    Hi! I have 5 years of experience working ortho-surgical units as charge nurse and preceptor to new grads/hires/students. I also have my med-surg certification and my BSN. My goal is to work in the NICU but it seems they always want experienced nurses...

15. NICU managers - what do you prefer?

    nursealisha posted a topic in Career Support

    Hi! My background is 5 years of experience working ortho-surgical, charge nurse, Med-Surg certification, new grad/hire/Nsg student preceptor, and i have my BSN. My goal is to get into the NICU but this hospital is only hiring experienced NICU nurses....