buttercup9

buttercup9 ASN, BSN, MSN

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  1. RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    buttercup9 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    buttercup9 replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  3. Good online NP Program

    buttercup9 replied to desertrose501's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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

  4. Good online NP Program

    buttercup9 replied to desertrose501's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  5. Being bullied at work

    buttercup9 replied to Mariah2019's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  6. Being bullied at work

    buttercup9 replied to Mariah2019's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  7. Being bullied at work

    buttercup9 replied to Mariah2019's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  8. Do you have to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    buttercup9 replied to Marie_30's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  9. PLEASE HELP!!

    buttercup9 replied to jazij14's topic in Nursing Career

    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....

  10. Least stressful nursing job at a hospital?

    buttercup9 replied to Forest2's topic in Nursing Career

    Transplant coordinator Stroke RN something in quality improvement interventional

  11. Getting hired with no experience

    buttercup9 replied to romans8:28's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  12. How to best handle this situation with my instructor?

    buttercup9 replied to snowlion_m's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    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...

  13. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

    buttercup9 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    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

  14. Losing job due to injury

    buttercup9 replied to JB2014's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  15. Leaving nursing

    buttercup9 replied to nay2018's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  16. Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    buttercup9 replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  17. Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    buttercup9 replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  18. Trigger Warning!

    buttercup9 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  19. I don’t know what to say ???

    buttercup9 replied to JenMH88RN's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  20. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner residency/fellowship

    buttercup9 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  21. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner residency/fellowship

    buttercup9 replied to buttercup9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  22. Extreme nurse burn out need help please

    buttercup9 replied to NURSEJSS's topic in General Nursing

    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

  23. Force to change unit in the middle of shift

    buttercup9 replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  24. FNP Oversaturation

    buttercup9 replied to brinksta's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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?...

  25. How hard is it to get a job as a nurse practitioner in san francisco?

    buttercup9 replied to cahalana's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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