SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr

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  1. go to nursing school or not?

    SummerGarden replied to jen1000's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in IT. I liked the complexity and the ability to grow with technology. I disliked the lack of advancement opportunities, the lack of respect for advanced degrees, and the lack of...

  2. Lpn programs...whats the point!!

    SummerGarden replied to smak60's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    How about Home Health? I do not know where you live but Home Health will hire LPNs in most places without experience. In any case, I really feel your plight. Just to let you know, RN New Grads are...

  3. Why don't more facilities utilize LPN's during this 'Nursing Shortage'?

    SummerGarden replied to Soon2BNurseTess's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, NO!! My hats off to all nurses who have been around a long time!! I am very impressed with your experience and your ability to stay in this field through the ups and downs. With that said, I...

  4. Is There A Thing as "Over Studying"

    SummerGarden replied to NurseMeco's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, you can't over study!!! You can however over think a questions or psych yourself out or second guess yourself while you take your exam. I over study all the time and what I learn extra has helped...

  5. Why don't more facilities utilize LPN's during this 'Nursing Shortage'?

    SummerGarden replied to Soon2BNurseTess's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do not know scope of practice for LPNs fully for my state, but I do know that many times RNs (my co-workers) have to sign for the patient of a LPN some times. Thus, as another poster mentioned,...

  6. PLEASE HELP ME! I thought there was a nursing shortage?

    SummerGarden replied to scrubs2716's topic in General Nursing

    You are not an undesirable candidate. Your listed accomplishments helps you to stand out as candidate. Unfortunately, you either may not have applied to positions soon enough or you did not meet...

  7. Is nursing recession-proof?

    SummerGarden replied to Emptynstr2's topic in General Nursing

    This is a capitalist society (I'm not knocking it), so no career is recession proof! Nurses may not get laid off in mass numbers like those who received pink slips during the late 90s early 2000s from...

  8. RN Completion / ADN to BSN. How long? Who did it?

    SummerGarden replied to a_damsel's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi! I am in an ADN program. From start to finish it will take me 3 years to complete because I did not get accepted my first time applying. However, I knocked out all of my ADN co-reqs during that...

  9. How do I not go insane during Nursing School??

    SummerGarden replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I want to point out that you have no idea what is going on with he so-called bright students whom are failing. They are probably telling you what they want you to hear. Do you know if they have...

  10. Please help - should I just quit Nursing school?

    SummerGarden replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in General Students

    you can't be serious about quitting!!! i read your post and was waiting to read that you did something egregious such as harming a patient. do not get me wrong i have some idea of how you feel,...

  11. The Official REJECTION topic.

    SummerGarden replied to salsaking's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did not get rejected as much as the others because I only applied to one school the first time. In any case I was rejected in '06 with a 4.0 for the Fall start and then was re-evaluated at the end...

  12. Fundamentals V/S Med-Surg

    SummerGarden replied to KPolk RN2B's topic in General Students

    This is one of those half truths. The reason being, it does not apply to students who studied first semester to get an "A". The rumor only applies to the students that got through Fundamentals...

  13. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    SummerGarden replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    "I'm doing this for my

  14. RN shortage.. LPN, I think not!

    SummerGarden replied to Thedreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What do you mean? There is a MAJOR shortage of LPNs in LTC and Home Health almost everywhere. I cannot imagine that there are places that exist where this s not the case? Is this the case where you...

  15. Wow...thought my 900th post would be more positive....

    SummerGarden replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Well, may the next 900 posts be of more positive days... as a RN. -Fellow Student Nurse signing

  16. Demeaning, thankless job?

    SummerGarden replied to NurseToBeLMC's topic in General Students

    Hi, BA in Soc and former hospital tech here! What you have described is tough.. I know because I have been there and I have done that...! As a Nurse Extern I can safely say that nursing is a whole lot...

  17. Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

    SummerGarden replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

    I do not have 20+ years in another field but like you this is not my first career and I do have years of experience working as a professional and act as such. In fact, I had one nurse (30 years...

  18. RN Social Worker?

    SummerGarden replied to Tangerine Lipgloss's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I work with a few Case Managers with specialized Master degrees in social work or health care. The ones who specialize in a particular area of demand make a lot more then those that did not, so...

  19. Now receiving deceptinve resumes from ADN students: What gives?

    SummerGarden replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Tencat. I read your post, OP and my first impression is that these are "kids". The first student might be like me... working on her/his BSN right now by taking classes she/he needs to...

  20. Nursing Shortage...

    SummerGarden replied to curetheworld's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the problem in many areas within California is that nursing schools are churning out New Grads at a rate that far exceeds the number of New Graduate spots. Usually New Grads do not compete...

  21. Goals for student externship

    SummerGarden replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Students

    Current Extern here... Just a reminder, you are not licensed so you will NEVER EVER be expected to do anything that is "over your head". In fact, as an Extern this is probably the only time in your...

  22. Why get a BSN?

    SummerGarden replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    I want the 50 cents more an hour so I will be going to school immediately upon completing my ADN (note I already have an MBA). Seriously, I think you will be retired by the time ADNs are phased out......

  23. Disappointed with nurse recruiters

    SummerGarden replied to chelsea52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all I have learned by working at my hospital that there is NO shortage of New Grads!! On the other hand, there is a shortage of qualified experienced nurses willing to work in poor...

  24. failed clinicals dismissed from RN program

    SummerGarden replied to beverlydianne's topic in General Students

    This is awful... did they prove their side that your broke the "contract"??? Or does the "contract" have nothing to do with why they are giving you the boot? I agree with the others... contact a...

  25. What can I do to give me a better chance of getting L&D position

    SummerGarden replied to fsaav's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most nurses I talked to say employers can care less about GPA. Thus, keep up the good work in school but don't count on GPA opening any doors. Instead, follow the above poster's suggestion and/or...