TheRuralNurse

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  1. "Allow LPNs to challenge the Board of Nursing to obtain RN licensure" viral post

    TheRuralNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have any of you seen this petition/post going around? Petition * National Board of Nursing : Allow LPNs to challenge the Board of Nursing to obtain RN licensure * Change.org If so, what are your...

  2. Has anyone bought Jaanuu scrubs? Do you like them in comparison to other brands?

    TheRuralNurse posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've finally landed a job where I get to wear whatever color/style scrubs I want (yay!). I've always worn Grey's Anatomy scrubs because they fit so well and the material is great. I remember in the...

  3. Has anyone bought Jaanuu scrubs? Do you like them in comparison to other brands?

    TheRuralNurse replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Stephanie, what's the material like? Is it soft? Or kind of

  4. Conflicted and worried, need advice about a possible career change.

    TheRuralNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been an emergency department nurse since I graduated nursing school in May of 2016. I changed a lot in nursing school. When I started, I was extroverted and for lack of a better word, "bubbly."...

  5. Are you happier as an NP than you were as an RN?

    TheRuralNurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen a couple posts titled similarly to mine, have even asked the same question in the title on a different thread. But this post is meant to be a little more fine tuned and specific (scroll...

  6. Normal to be so tired on my days off? (I work day shift)

    TheRuralNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sleep has been a struggle for me since I was a teenager. I was convinced all through middle school, high school, and college that mornings were the devil and I was meant to live by the moon. Fast...

  7. Are you happier as an NP than you were as an RN?

    TheRuralNurse replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for all the input everyone. It is very valuable to me, and I greatly appreciate it. I enjoy hearing everyones perspectives plus pros and

  8. Normal to be so tired on my days off? (I work day shift)

    TheRuralNurse replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, I appreciate them! I actually used melatonin at one time, but I quickly built up a tolerance to it and it didn't work for me anymore. I think my next step is a...

  9. Are you happier as an NP than you were as an RN?

    TheRuralNurse replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    WKShadow, I am happy to hear you not only like your new role, but you were able to find a pleasant work environment. I am hoping to achieve the same. Thanks for your

  10. Are you happier as an NP than you were as an RN?

    TheRuralNurse replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jules A, thank you for your input. I appreciate you taking the time to tell me about your

  11. Are you happier as an NP than you were as an RN?

    TheRuralNurse replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ohiosam2, I appreciate your reply and your input. Thank you for taking the time to tell me about your

  12. Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

    TheRuralNurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

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  13. Item for nursing school

    TheRuralNurse replied to NursetoNP23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I didn't have an Apple Watch in nursing school, certainly didn't need one, but I have one now as a nurse and I love it. If you want an Apple Watch, get one, but if you're a typical student, your money...

  14. Any NP's start off in a new state for their first job?

    TheRuralNurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a registered nurse in the process of applying to get my MSN-FNP. Instead of getting my FNP and staying in the corrupt state of Illinois after graduation, I would like to start fresh in a new...

  15. Thinking about becoming a NP. Have some questions for you NP's out there!

    TheRuralNurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have put a lot of thought into going back to school for this... sometimes making myself sick to my stomach. More debt. A whole new world I have to dive into. The program I am entering enrolls you...

  16. Thinking about becoming a NP. Have some questions for you NP's out there!

    TheRuralNurse replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for your reply, SopranoKris. It was very

  17. getting hired in a hospital with an associates degree?

    TheRuralNurse replied to chrisRN180's topic in General Nursing

    I am from rural Illinois, not far from the capital area where there are two major hospitals. I started my career working at one of the major hospitals in "the big city," and there were plenty of ADN's...

  18. Research Nursing is NOT for me...

    TheRuralNurse replied to NYRN241's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds more like the ​environment isn't for you. Maybe not so much research nursing. I know how badly just one person can ruin an experience, let alone an entire team of people. At my first...