BSN_after_40

BSN_after_40 has 19 years experience and specializes in Public Health, Teaching, Geriatric, M/S.

Latest Activity

1. why is the pay so low?!?!

   BSN_after_40 replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN/LVN

   I agree with EmergencyNrs. Get your RN. I made an $8.00 increase in pay going from an LPN to an RN. Well worth the extra year at a community college!

2. Am I Babysitting or Supervising?

   BSN_after_40 replied to BSN_after_40's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the supportive responses. How sad is it that situations like this exist everywhere. In many other cultures, elderly citizens are honered and respected for all thier wisdom, why would our society treat them so disrespectfully? I enjoy ...

3. Am I Babysitting or Supervising?

   BSN_after_40 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Working in rural areas has its challenges, especially when working in a long term care facility in the middle of nowhere. I was a new RN grad and full of enthusiasm, even though I was in my late thirties. As I scanned the local job listings and word ...

4. Nurse lied on me, now i may lose my license....scared...

   BSN_after_40 replied to Nursechristi22's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the others that posted the DON can't prove anything and to not be too worried. If she does tell other potential employers about that situation without a shred of proof it would be considered slander. Get out of there as soon as you can. ...

5. Cussed out and disprespected by CNA

   BSN_after_40 replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

   In LTC settings now a days, it is all too common. It is so hard to find good help and when we do have a good worker, no matter if they are a nurse or CNA, we burn them out by having them cover for those that call in all the time. I have seen so many ...

6. My Journey as a LPN Instructor

   BSN_after_40 replied to BSN_after_40's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Patricia1101, I understand your situation all too well. When a nursing student has to put the things they learn from books and instruction into actual hands on activities, it is only normal to feel overwhelmed. It is when you are going to have t...

7. I quit my job today!

   BSN_after_40 replied to TrickieTam's topic in Geriatric

   It is sad that the situations we are put in as nurses are getting worse and worse everyday. I too worked in a LTC facility that was constantly under fire with the state and even the feds. I recall pulling into the parking lot in the mornings and inst...

8. Would You Take This Job?

   BSN_after_40 replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

   I would also suggest you take the job and try it out. Any experience is good, even if it is a hellish situation. My first RN job was a Unit Manager straight out of school. I must say that it was a dream come true but I had to run my butt off. Being y...

9. How much difference in pay do two year rn's get than four yr??

   BSN_after_40 replied to bigmac018's topic in ADN/BSN

   There are so many different perceptions to the question of should I go for the 4 year BSN or be happy with the 2 year ADN. There are advantages to earning a 4 year but one should have a goal and a clear understanding of why they desire that advanced ...

10. Momma, Who Are Those Children In My Room?

    BSN_after_40 replied to mommiof2kids's topic in General Nursing

    Your story and the replies from other nurses who cared for terminally ill people really compell me. I had an experience when I was 12 years old I will never forget. My grandmother was dying in the hospital of bone cancer. She was such a huge part of ...

11. My Journey as a LPN Instructor

    BSN_after_40 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a long story but I think it could give some encouragement to those of you just starting out in nursing school or thinking about going back for a higher degree. Every journey has to start somewhere, here is how mine began. Oh, how I can rememb...

12. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

    BSN_after_40 replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice "WorkingTheStreets." I have had people ask me to be a reference for them and it is always an area where I hate to go. I have found that you never know who the person on the phone is, and if your intent was misleading you could be slapped ...

13. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

    BSN_after_40 replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posts about the coworker not only dishing up meds, but signing them out as given! As a former unit manager, I would have chewed some behind on that! You sound like you have big plans and going for the higher degree is always a...

14. My Child Has Wings: My Path to Nursing School

    BSN_after_40 replied to lexie'smama's topic in General Nursing

    Your story is so moving. I have a few friends who have lost children to SIDS and I can't imagine the pain you must feel. Best of luck to you in your future nursing career. I am sure your compassion will make you a wonderful nurse. God Bless you and y...

15. Dementia Can Kill You!!

    BSN_after_40 posted a topic in General Nursing

    One assignment will never leave my mind; it was quite a horrible experience! They called and offered me a job working at 3 pm until 11 pm, for three evenings in a row. They assured me it was an "easy" assignment taking care of a ninety-something-year...