Nurseof10years

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1. Dislike ER nursing, FNP still good choice?

   Nurseof10years replied to Nurseof10years's topic in NP Students

   Yes! I posted it under the NP section for ideas from working professionals!

2. Dislike ER nursing, FNP still good choice?

   Nurseof10years posted a topic in NP Students

   I'm considering going back to school for a MSN/FNP degree, I've had my BSN about 5 years and have 10 years of nursing experience, mainly as a float RN in a rural hospital. I don't like ER, the rush of not knowing what's coming in the door next just i...

3. FNP student Seeking advice

   Nurseof10years replied to karma765's topic in NP Students

   I think you need to sit down and review expectations with her. Take paperwork to lay out guidelines and ideas.

4. Safety Tips for New Grad Nurses

   Nurseof10years replied to Fntsemi's topic in Safety

   Have some sort of system for writing down assessments/notes that you can't get into the computer right away, it will help organize your thoughts when you do get a chance to sit and chart.

5. Dislike ER nursing, FNP still good choice?

   Nurseof10years posted a topic in NP Students

   I'm considering going back to school for a MSN/FNP degree, I've had my BSN about 5 years and have 10 years of nursing experience, mainly as a float RN in a rural hospital. I don't like ER, the rush of not knowing what's coming in the door next just i...

6. What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

   Nurseof10years replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

   1. If working nights, I attached a small flashlight to my ID badge, easy to asses IV sits etc without waking the pt. 2. I put all my patients names down the left side of a sheet and all the hours of my shift across the top... form a grid and then if ...

7. Refusing assignment/abandonment

   Nurseof10years posted a topic in Safety

   I work in a very rural (only hospital in 50 miles), hospital. Usually there is 2 RNs and 1 LPN at night with an in house Dr. For my next shift I've been told I'm the only RN (and no one else in house), I'm really uncomfortable with this as I feel it'...