gennn19

gennn19 BSN, RN

CTICU, CCU, PICU, Postpartum

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  1. Should I quit NP school?

    gennn19 replied to Nurse7995's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If it makes you feel better, I quit NP school with only 2.5 semesters left until graduation. And I wasn't even pregnant LOL. I have no kids, not married, no overwhelming life circumstance other than I...

  2. Getting Back On Track To CRNA

    gennn19 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi everyone, I’ve been a RN for < 3 years. Anesthesia has been my dream since high school but it hasn’t been a linear path. I started as a new grad in postpartum (only job offer at the time)...

  3. Getting Back On Track To CRNA

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wasn't sure if that would be an option since I'm doing FNP and I was under the impression that only acute care NPs could work in the ICU setting. But I guess I'll see and if CRNA means having to go...

  4. Getting Back On Track To CRNA

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also feel like part of the reason I made my decision for NP vs CRNA was burnout and fear of rejection so I 1000% understand how you're feeling. I think it's a great thing that you were aware of how...

  5. Getting Back On Track To CRNA

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Absolutely. I think my best course of action right now is to focus on finishing the NP degree while completing the remaining pre-reqs (CCRN, possibly GRE, more leadership exp… etc.) for CRNA

  6. Getting Back On Track To CRNA

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you for your input!! I’m 25 going on 26 this year so I feel that I do have some time. I’ve got a little over 1.5 years to finishing my NP degree. I’m hesitant to leave my current unit so...

  7. Getting Back On Track To CRNA

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you so much for your response. It’s very relieving to hear that. I’d still love to do anything else that could improve my chances even if it means going back to the ICU eventually or...

  8. Burnt out after only 6 months

    gennn19 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi everyone. I've been a nurse for ~2 years. My first ~1.5 years as a new grad nurse were in a very happy laid back specialty, but ultimately I felt like I had no "real nursing skills" and made the...

  9. Burnt out after only 6 months

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you so much everyone for your responses. I have checked with HR and I do in fact need to stay for an entire year before transferring. I am so afraid of making the wrong decision. If I were to...

  10. Is ICU worth the stress?

    gennn19 replied to commitmentphobe's topic in Critical Care

    I second the user above me. The stress is NOT worth it, in my opinion. I recently, ~6 months ago, made the switch to a very high acuity peds cardiac ICU, and honestly, I dream about leaving every day....

  11. Kaplan vs. NCLEX

    gennn19 replied to Joanne15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Stick with Kaplan! Make sure you do as many practice questions as possible. The NCLEX really is about learning how to take questions and the more you practice the better you will do. To be completely...

  12. NICU or wait for peds job?

    gennn19 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone. This is partly hypothetical so bear with me... I am a new grad RN in NYC where the job market is pretty tough. I've been looking for a job for a month & a half, which I know really...

  13. NICU or wait for peds job?

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Pediatric

    I totally agree. I've had a few interviews (not peds) but I'm waiting and taking whichever offer I get first, if any. I now understand that getting your foot in the door is what is important....

  14. NICU or wait for peds job?

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Pediatric

    The new grad job market here has really slapped me in the face! Unfortunately neither of the positions panned out but I've been scoring a few job interviews lately. Waiting to hear back. Will update...

  15. Relocating..? So scary!

    gennn19 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a new grad from NYC and have lived here most of my life. The job market here is incredibly tough, as I've come to find out in the last few months, so it's natural that relocating has crossed my...

  16. Took My NCLEX yesterday 75 Questions - Help?

    gennn19 replied to Dreamer_9982's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not an NCLEX expert by any means, but I got similar questions too. Tons of SATA, one EKG, tons of prioritization. I feel like the odds are in your favor. But if you fail, don't be discouraged. It...

  17. How do i know if im ready for nclex-rn

    gennn19 replied to marieove's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Like the other poster said, try not to cram too much. You know more than you think you know. Try to take deep breaths and relax because nerves can actually make your mind go blank and forget things!...

  18. Took My NCLEX yesterday 75 Questions - Help?

    gennn19 replied to Dreamer_9982's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey! Hang in there. When I took the NCLEX I did the PVT trick and my card got declined at first. I was petrified but it turns out I was doing the trick wrong. You have to change your credit card info...

  19. NYU Fall 2018 New Grad Nurse Residency

    gennn19 replied to Ar201's topic in New York Nursing

    NYU has been on a massive hiring freeze for the past few months so it may be a while before you hear back. They still have a lot of May 2018 new grads trying to find positions which are every limited...

  20. Anatomy & Physiology 2 Exam 2 Any Possible Tips for Heart and Blood Vessels)

    gennn19 replied to Scoobyfn8's topic in General Students

    First off, try to take a deep breath!! If you're an A student I think you will be fine! Because now you know its not YOU, it's the way you approach the material. Nursing questions can be very tricky...

  21. Help Nclex- "near passing" in all areas

    gennn19 replied to Nursingsoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used a friend's UWorld mainly for their rationales but for questions I mostly stuck with Kaplan and the Lippincott NCLEX app. I used to HATE Kaplan with a passion, like really really used to hate...

  22. Received ATT today

    gennn19 replied to Rntittlesoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Personally I used Kaplan (my school purchased so it was free), borrowed a friend's UWorld (their rationales are AMAZING) and downloaded the Lippincott NCLEX app. That seemed to do it for me! I...

  23. Relocating..? So scary!

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're so right. Mindset plays a big role in succeeding in making friends and being comfortable in relocating!! Nothing worthwhile is easy. Thank you for your words of encouragement

  24. Relocating..? So scary!

    gennn19 replied to gennn19's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This was very inspiring! Thank you for that. I definitely want to explore the world more and it's always been a dream of mine. I do think I may wait until I am a more experienced nurse to take on this...

  25. Northwell Health 2018 Fellowship

    gennn19 replied to aaj004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've heard absolutely nothing. At this point I gave up with Northwell Health, I've submitted other apps and they've also been on "submitted" for a