ProperlySeasoned

ProperlySeasoned has 15+ years experience.

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1. RN, ADN being obsolete

   ProperlySeasoned replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

   The BSN/ADN hireability curve is highly regional. In large cities on the West Coast, a new grad ADN will have a tough time gaining employment in a hosptial setting, especially is desirable specialities. I have seen ADNs in my hospital, but they have ...

2. NICU Nurse wanting !to change career

   ProperlySeasoned replied to julietaylor17's topic in Career Support

   Most BSN programs highlight areas like community health, research, leadership, and even liberal arts. If your program included clinical topics, I would call them out as bullet points on your resume! This would be unique, and unless the hiring manage...

3. How do you stay warm at work?

   ProperlySeasoned replied to Vfernandes's topic in General Nursing

   Perfomance outdoor base layers (think Columbia, Northface, REI, etc). Expensive, but worth investment if your weight is stable (they fit tight in order to work).

4. What is an example of a non-passing level question?

   ProperlySeasoned replied to CMNDRSheppard's topic in NCLEX

   An easy question is one you know the answer to. I remember thinking I failed, because my last question was so simple. It was on a obscure topic, but one that I had a proffesional interest in. So, even though the format was not complicated, it was st...

5. Mom Wants Me to Become an RN as Backup... But I Don't

   ProperlySeasoned replied to RyanThePianist's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ryan - Go for music. Don't live a life of regret. But, as I mother, I am going to give you unsolicited advice. Please do not take out a ton of student loans. A RN with a stable job can pay them off. As as musician and small business owner? Yikes. Set...

6. I made a medication error. What will happen to me?

   ProperlySeasoned replied to whyohwhy's topic in General Nursing

   Your license is fine. Are the medications with similar packaging stored next to each other? If they are, one simple solution would be to seperate them. Also, bar code scanning could have helped in this situation.

7. PDN... did I commit career suicide

   ProperlySeasoned replied to AshAveAinRhy's topic in Career Support

   Someone who can indepedently manage trachs and vents would be a great asset to an LTACH. And, since that is a less competative market, you could have a real shot at landing a position.

8. Was I hired? I'm freaking out

   ProperlySeasoned replied to TeensyWeensyRN's topic in Job Hunt

   "She went on to say she didn't know when the position would be open..." The dance between a unit manager, director, finance, and HR is delicate and filled with changes. In order for HR to hire you, they have to have an open job posted. Sounds like t...

9. Will my natural hair prevent me from getting a job in the future?

   ProperlySeasoned replied to cinderfloof's topic in General Students

   I am a non African American director/manager. Having an afro would not impact my hiring decision.

10. Nursing Incentives - New Grads and Expereinced

    ProperlySeasoned replied to RNCompConsultant's topic in General Nursing

    On site subsidised childcare

11. Exposure to Hep C blood daily??

    ProperlySeasoned replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I am the kind of person who obtains a sense of peace by considering the worse case scenario. Let's say, despite the odds, you contract Hep C, and can prove it came from an occupational exposure. Hep C is now almost 100% treatable. Personally, I am...

12. Trying NCLEX RN once again after 8 years :-/ I re gained motivation, but lots of changes

    ProperlySeasoned replied to LStgo's topic in NCLEX

    Honestly, if you couldn't pass it years ago, when you graduated and everything was fresh, odds of you passing now are not good. I too recommend taking the refresher course prior to attempting.

13. problems.....at work

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in New Nurse

    I would not die on this hill. You have the potential to have years, if not decades, as an RN working in an RN role. Accept their policy, disagree with it mentally, and move on to bigger and better things (while keeping the bridge intact).

14. Complicated background, should I go to nursing school?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to 2012bar's topic in Criminal

    Here is a question that only you can answer. Let's say you can accepted into a program, their clinicals, get your license, and job (all big ifs). Do you really want to be surrounded by powerful, high quality narcotics? You had an overdose after you ...

15. Failing out of nursing school :( need advice please

    ProperlySeasoned replied to alison86786's topic in General Students

    The one thing you have going for you is a very clear and easy to understand reason for poor academic performace - severe illness related to pregnancy. This can be explained in your personal statement if/when you seek readmittance to a program. I ag...