gennn19 BSN, RN

gennn19 has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in 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 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...

3. 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...

4. 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

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. 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)...

8. 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...

9. 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...

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 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....

13. 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...

14. 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...

15. 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!...