NicStrRN MSN

NicStrRN has 18 years experience as a MSN and specializes in OB.

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1. Can I travel in L&D after only 1 year?

   NicStrRN replied to newgrad_13019's topic in General Nursing

   There is a difference between can you and should you. Keep in mind that, while travel agencies are requiring only a year of experience, they ARE NOT there to protect your license. Not sure where you...

2. Patient's "right" to abuse nurses...I need your opinion

   NicStrRN replied to MsNewbee's topic in General Nursing

   This sounds like a very frustrating situation. One that we all encounter in our years. Demanding, needy, abusive, they come in all forms and nursing school does little (if nothing) to prepare you for...

3. What should I have done differently? Did I endanger my patient?

   NicStrRN replied to misha's topic in General Nursing

   Obstetric patients (both pregnant and postpartum) absolutely trigger intervention at this range. We have protocols for provider notification and IV hypertensives for 160/110, they are at risk of...

4. Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

   NicStrRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   In an environment of increasing pressure to pursue BSN degrees, many forums and threads seem to include comments regarding the increased aspirations of younger nurses entering the field. There seems...