gpsrn MSN, RN

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1. Research: International Nursing Experiences Research

   gpsrn replied to gpsrn's topic in General World

   At this point I am not sure what I will find but know that it has a positive effect on nurses in general. I will share what my results are when I am done. Thank you for asking,

2. Research: International Nursing Experiences Research

   gpsrn replied to gpsrn's topic in General World

   Thank you for asking. I am looking at the long-term effects of international nursing experiences during baccalaureate education. The experiences could have been with your school or with an organization that you had nursing experiences. These internat...

3. Staff Nurses Who Refuse To Precept Or Teach?

   gpsrn replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am wondering if said nurse had a bad experience in the past with precepting and refuses to because of it. The thought of "nurses eat their young" is something I am reminded of here. This is such a sad thing in nursing. I have always wanted to work ...

4. Intimidated, scared..

   gpsrn replied to VanessaTitoyan's topic in General Nursing

   Take it one day, one minute at a time. Work toward knowing what you need for that moment but use it to increase your knowledge for future situations. Everyone has to take it slow from the beginning. Work to understand the concepts that you can use in...

5. When to go back to school?

   gpsrn replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Specialties

   This is a tough question. My thought would be to identify how much support you have with extended family or others. I would start as soon as you can related to time factor, as your children get older it will be harder with all the school and extra cu...

6. PCU vs. Medsurg

   gpsrn replied to Lhorn808's topic in General Specialties

   Most progressive care units are considered med/surg areas. I think it would depend on the hospital. However, overall it would be considered med/surg.

7. Thinking About Nursing as Second Career

   gpsrn replied to Birdie3's topic in General Nursing

   Since you already have a baccalaureate degree, there are many schools who offer post baccalaureate programs and most are fast track either 12-24 months. I would suggest that you look into a program near you or possibly online that would work. You mig...

8. Please advise

   gpsrn replied to sofiaalaska's topic in General Nursing

   I would suggest that you do the ADN or if you can get scholarships or loans for a BSN program. Either would be good. Talk to the financial aid of any school that you would be interested in going. Check out two or three and see what you can get. I hig...

9. Coworker wanted to trade shifts

   gpsrn replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

   Good for you. Some people clearly need to understand no means no. Money speaks. I worked for someone on Christmas morning when I was off, because she had very young children and I could spend time with my family in the afternoon. I was happy I could...

10. bleeding after catheter insertion?

    gpsrn replied to sstei5988's topic in General Nursing

    Movement could have caused pulling of the catheter. The biggest concern would be, to identify if there are other things happening to cause the bleeding. If the urine was more than tinged, he could be having other problems. When this happens, assess f...

11. 1st RN Interview

    gpsrn replied to RN Grad 17''s topic in General Nursing

    I think the ability to shadow a nurse would help you to know if the position is something that you want to do. Relax as much as possible, even though it is hard. Show interest with appropriate questions. Also show knowledge of basic nursing skills a...

12. How has the nursing world changed over the years?

    gpsrn replied to BaileyBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    One thing that I remember, I might be a crusty old bat, when nurse/ patient ratios were much larger. I can remember having 12 to 15 patients plus other assessments to complete. I think the Nursing Profession has worked really hard to provide a realis...

13. Transitioning from Psych to ICU/Med Surg

    gpsrn replied to indnur87's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others previously. My suggestion is to take online courses to go toward increasing your knowledge in med/surg content, even if your med/surg knowledge is good. It shows the employer that you are working at being proficient in the new pos...

14. Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

    gpsrn replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I like to know if there is something that I should be aware of that could affect my patient or that could affect those who care for the patient. I do try my best to be more cautious of that patient but to also look for what can be done to decrease th...

15. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    gpsrn replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It is never too late to start something different in nursing or to go to school. we are always learning. My suggestion about teaching and your concern, look into teaching as an adjunct for one semester or one year to see if it is something for you. M...