buttercup9 ASN, BSN, MSN

buttercup9 has 16 years experience as a ASN, BSN, MSN.

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1. New graduate employment advice

   buttercup9 posted a topic in NP

   Hello all, I am in need of some advice. I an AGACNP graduate (6/19), I did not take my exam until Nov 19 and the job search started after the Holidays were over. Little did I know that there was a pandemic brewing... Fast forward 7 months I am sti...

2. ER to Floor...hating it

   buttercup9 replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Emergency

   I worked multiple types of units prior to going to the ED, including med/surg tele, solid organ transplant & thoracic (I am in a non trauma ED). My co workers in the ED look at me like I am crazy when I tell them that the ED is easier. Its a dif...

3. Security Won't Stop The Violence

   buttercup9 replied to Silent No More Foundation's topic in General Nursing

   Seriously, you need to find a new job. Ashagreyjoy You have clearly put a lot of thought into this issue. Very well said!!

4. ACNP - best programs in your opinion?

   buttercup9 replied to JKperiop's topic in NP Students

   I have heard good things about Vanderbilt from a co worker whose spouse just finished.

5. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

   buttercup9 replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   I read this article with great annoyance. One of the things I love about nursing is the flexibility. The best staffing options that I ever had was a floor with a mix of 8's and 12's. While it may have been a headache for staffing (no sympathy, your...

6. Pros and Cons of Direct Entry NP Programs?

   buttercup9 replied to daisychains11's topic in NP Students

   While this may be true, very few post certifications NP residency's exist. Good luck finding one. For what its worth, I graduate in a few weeks from a well known AGACNP program. I have 11 years of RN experience from bedside to ED and I am terrified....

7. Retaliation for reporting abuse?

   buttercup9 replied to nursehaley91's topic in General Nursing

   I am really sorry this happened to you. As far as this company goes, it is lousy that they own such a large part of your market, but as they lack integrity and ethics, they are not a company worth working or in the first place. By your description, ...

8. ARE MOST RN SCHOOLS LIKE THIS??

   buttercup9 replied to Anon143's topic in School Programs

   My ASN program required an 82% for the semester to pass. It was not per exam, but by semester. At the time, it really stressed me out, in hind sight, I am really glad they had such high standards.

9. Can an RN make $200K a year working 24 hours a week?

   buttercup9 replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   As a per diem RN with 10 years experience, in SF I can get somewhat close to 200K IF I work 36 hours a week. I would have to do a lot of OT and pick up shifts to cover that difference. However I work days, but I don't think the differentials would...

10. RANT!!! Can’t get INTO AN RN PROGRAM I AM A LPN!!! GPA ISSUES

    buttercup9 replied to Meghan3332's topic in LPN-RN

    Have you spoken with admissions counselors regarding what you need to do to get in?

11. RANT!!! Can’t get INTO AN RN PROGRAM I AM A LPN!!! GPA ISSUES

    buttercup9 replied to Meghan3332's topic in LPN-RN

    I don't think this is true. While those grades will be on a transcript forever, it does not necessarily reflect your current ability. I would ask some admission counselors about retaking some of the courses (ones especially relevant to nursing) to ...

12. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    buttercup9 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Humor

    Ahhh, but she is a slayer, so mere mortal rules don't apply. What bothered me more about Faith being in a coma, was that she was in a coma in the 1st place... with all the slayer healing superpowers an all.

13. How do you handle touchy/feely coworkers?

    buttercup9 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You don't need to apologize!!! I had (and sometimes still do) have a difficult time with boundaries. Maybe it is because both sides of my family avoid conflict at all costs (and often to their cost) and it is difficult conditioning to shake. Howeve...

14. On this week's episode of 'People Offending the Entire Profession of Nursing'...

    buttercup9 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely true

15. Do You Remember...

    buttercup9 replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    Not a school nurse, but if you are required to have clothing available, can you: 1. Get the same model shirt/ pants/ gloves in whatever sizes needed 2. Make sure it is the ugliest thing you can find. 3. As for undies... maybe get pullups instead--- t...