Mr.Bill RN, BSN

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1. Did you leave bedside nursing?

   Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to NurseMegIBCLC's topic in Career Support

   I think you misunderstood my comment. Bedside nursing is entry level nursing, therefore on a hierarchy of career advancement, stands the lowest you could go in your career. I understand that people enjoy bedside nursing, but that's a personal choice,...

2. What would you be in another life?

   Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to NurseYoshi's topic in General Nursing

   Don't regret going to nursing school at all, in fact nursing opened many closed doors for me. Left bedside, for management, left management for my own business ventures. Opened multiple businesses, some are very successful, some are long term retirem...

3. Did you leave bedside nursing?

   Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to NurseMegIBCLC's topic in Career Support

   I have to agree with others, bedside nursing in my view is the lowest you can go. 12 hour hospital shifts, with minimum down time, always on your feet, with patients and management always pointing finger at you for anything that goes wrong. In fact m...

4. Quitting first RN job

   Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to hnwarden's topic in Career Support

   Being a new grad without 1 or 2 years in experience is tough, but in my opinion, if you are uncomfortable, best choice is to draft a polite letter of resignation, put in your 2+ weeks as necessary and seek your next passion. Hospital nursing isn't fo...

5. New Grad to NP program?

   Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to RNICU09's topic in General Nursing

   FNP's are in high demand, you'll find a position in anything you seek, just apply yourself. Be confident. Healthcare is all about cutting costs and maximizing profits so positions such as NP, PA, PT/OT/ Speech Therapists etc. is projected to grow dra...

6. Dirty bed sheets/RN/CNA/UAP/CP

   Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to STUNUR321's topic in General Students

   Here's my personal two cents.... Changing bed sheets is gross, and so is dealing with dookies and pee. But if you enjoy changing sheets become a nursing assistant, IT'S FUN.

7. Graduate Schools

   Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for the advice. I completely agree with your goal. Having no loans is amazing, it's true freedom. Around here that seems to be the average public university norm 20-25k. Still seems pretty steep for an online education.

8. Graduate Schools

   Mr.Bill RN, BSN posted a topic in NP Students

   Anyone aware of any $225.00 per credit hour or less FNP, or MEd programs? Looking to enter masters program affordably.

9. Vein finders

   Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to lkhrn's topic in General Nursing

   Vein finder works for good veins but don't always expect the image it shows to be accurate. One main reason is it makes the vein larger than it actually is, depending on distance, and your ability to work around the finder. It is useful to have a lo...

10. Excluded from OIG

    Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to Cdeisel106's topic in Criminal

    Wow, your story is something to take in. Why would you put a statement in writing if you weren't the one doing it? Never admit your guilt, no matter if guilty or not, where you stand though, for a facility to report you to the board for Lovenox inje...

11. I'm young and nervous about going into the nursing profession

    Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to Dlansey's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Nursing profession has a quick burnout rate, physical, and emotional. Turnover rate is high, therefore, the profession is always desired, meaning endless employment opportunities for someone willing to do the work. The actual stay at a profession, or...

12. LPN's aren't real nurses

    Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to laurennnxo26's topic in LPN/LVN

    I was an LPN prior to becoming an RN, and an RN before getting my BSN. There weren't many individuals that looked down on me as an LPN, but the few that did have some nasty comments, were not the smartest peas in the field. In fact, later on, my LPN ...

13. Hard Truth of Nursing

    Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    With all respect NurseGirl525 you have read too much of the well written brochures and print outs. For two years that was part of my job, screening people if they are a good fit. New graduates have very good potential, have a BSN degree, cost less, a...

14. Hard Truth of Nursing

    Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that.... How did you go about to get a position like that?

15. Hard Truth of Nursing

    Mr.Bill RN, BSN replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    roser13 "Quality p.t. care?" That's only in the satisfaction surveys.Reality is that new graduates are more valuable to employers than a seasoned nurse because 1.) low base salary 2.) more educated (Looks better) (MAGNET status) 3.) easier to control...