buttercup9 ASN, BSN, MSN

OP I understand your frustration, you have a lot going on and seem really stressed out. The way I see it is that you have two choices. 1. you can be pissed off about all the things you assume are useless- ( and search for people who will validate yo...

You have gotten some good advise here so far and I will add this: Working in healthcare is accepting lifelong learning. Research is ongoing and practice will be in a constant state of flux. Evidence based practice is based on just that- research and...

Wouldn’t they get that training in clinical?  No, not necessarily. It is heavily dependent on the sites you actually get for a rotation.

THIS....... this is a huge reason (but not the only) why online schools are not a good idea. I am currently in a brink and mortar school (finishing in a few weeks, and currently procrastinating on writing my comp...) I too have 11 years of bedside ex...

I did not edit this well.... sorry. I'll try again. One can help point out to the OP if they are coming across as racist or culturally insensitive. However, there is a big difference between pointing it out and instructing the OP on better phrasing ...

One can help point out if the OP is coming across as racist or culturally insensitive, however, there is a big difference between pointing it out and instructing the OP on better phrasing or having the general awareness as to what that term can mean ...

For all the people who are asking what the term "Ghetto" is... are you on the internet or what?? A quick search will lead you to multiple explanations and the historical context of the word https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/04/27/3068299...

I did not need it to get into school (12 years ago). After 1 semester we were allowed to work as a CNA. The hospital was affiliated with the school and gave some tuition reimbursement. While I didn't HAVE to be a CNA, I am so glad that I did. It w...

In addition to nurse/patient ratio's, ask what the CNA/PCT's to patient ratio is. Small community hospital vs Large Medical Center. These are VERY different places. I began my career at the former. I was already employed there as a unit secretary...

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Absolutely train as a CNA/PCT. It will give you MUCH better training as to how be be a nurse than being a monitor tech. While understanding EKG is a useful skill, understanding and DOING bedside care is far more valuable. It can be tough to get a ...

Like other posters have said, every clinical instructor is different and like it or not, you have to do what they want. It will do you no good to complain about it or wonder about his/her motivations. Again, like another poster mentioned, chatting ...

My NM in the ED would often come in and help out when we got overwhelmed. The union found out and told her that she couldn't do that per the contract. Makes no sense to me.

Do you have the option of returning to a version of "modified duty". The facility I work in allows injured people to return in some capacity. I did this after shoulder surgery (non work related) and back injury (definitely work related). Sometimes...

OP-- can you elaborate? I will echo a few other posters by saying that the 1st year is tough. I will also agree with you that nursing is a tough profession and that people (public and co workers alike) can be very difficult to deal with. Being abl...

You are so right about still eating poorly. When I became a complete vegetarian in college (only ate chicken until I was 19) and having to eat in the dining hall, I couldn't afford the expensive salad bar and ate cheap mashed potatoes and stuffing. ...

A person can absolutely be healthy on a vegan or vegetarian diet. Vegans need to take a B12 supplement and possibly a calcium supplement. There are A LOT of protein options available that don't include animals. I have been a vegetarian for over 20...

I am currently in graduate school with other NP's CNS's,PhD's, etc. During orientation and in every class syllabus they hammer in the trigger warnings and other 'insensitive' topic's. If someone is 'triggered' or offended they are supposed to stand ...

People have given great advice so far. Being present and listening is huge I think. Sometimes you don't have to say anything. If there is a chair available, sit down and listen. (Also make sure the room has a lot of tissues). The chaplain is a ...

Hi everyone, I will be finishing an AGACNP program this June and and considering applying to a residency/fellowship program. I was wondering if anyone out there has gone through such a program and can speak to its pro's and con's? It seems like ...

Spadeforce- It is hard to say if I can safely practice after a brief training period as 1. I don't know what specialty I will be hired into and 2. I don't know what the training is like. I also imagine that there is a lot of variation between hospita...

So much empathy here. Please remember, you are NOT a martyr. And don't let the med error make you fearful of standing up for yourself.

As others have stated, yes they absolutely can. How you cope with it is entirely up to you. You can be angry and resentful and let it ruin your day, OR you can take it as an opportunity to meet other people in the hospital, see how other floors w...

This has been a sobering thread to read through. I am currently in an AG-ACNP program (Norcal) and will graduate in June. Does anyone know (even anecdotally) how over-saturated that market is? Thanks.

The last time I was in NYC (about 2 years ago) my husband I and were wondering where all the trash and needles were. If you move here, just choose your neighborhood wisely!