iheartnursing91 BSN

iheartnursing91 has 7 years experience as a BSN.

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1. NP School ?

   iheartnursing91 replied to iheartnursing91's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for your input! From my general searches, I see few new grad friendly openings currently, but the ones that list their pay... to be honest is Low in my opinion. But I am not sure if it is accurate at all. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I don't really want to put in mo...

2. NP School ?

   iheartnursing91 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi all I'm sure this topic has been posted before. I am an RN with 7 years of experience living in Houston, TX. I work in the Texas Med Center also. I am currently in a masters program for leadership and finish in August. I am finding that lead...

3. ER to ICU?

   iheartnursing91 replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Critical

   Thanks everyone for your tips and support! I finished my ICU training and started on my own. I was given 12 weeks of unit training, classroom training, and modules. It was really challenging & at times I thought I wouldn't make it but I got throu...

4. Phoenix area Preceptors

   iheartnursing91 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello all I am an ACNP student in need of preceptors in the Phoenix-metro area. Is there anyone on this site who is an ACNP in AZ, willing to be a preceptor?? OR does anyone have any contact info of someone who may be willing? My clinicals will ...

5. Anyone relying on lipreading? I had to quit bedside nursing.

   iheartnursing91 replied to Streetnurse42's topic in Disabilities

   Hello I have hearing loss as well. What kind of hearing aids are you using? I've been a bedside nurse for 4 years (ED, Step-Down, and now moving to ICU soon). I completely understand what you are going through. Hearing is really important and a vital...

6. ER to ICU?

   iheartnursing91 replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Critical

   Hi guys, I'd like to give an update. After trying for so long, I FINALLLLLY landed an ICU interview! I'm so ecstatic as I was so not expecting this! A hospital near my apartment is having an orientation program for experienced nurses looking to ...

7. Preceptorship

   iheartnursing91 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello everyone, I am looking for preceptors for next year in the Phoenix, AZ area. I an ACNP student needing hospital clinical hours. Anyone on here who are NPs working in a hospital, or know anyone in the area, I would love to work with and le...

8. APRN Hesi Studying

   iheartnursing91 replied to PsychEDRN82's topic in NP Students

   I also didn't get any info either, but I used yourbestgrade.com. You have to pay for subscription but it was worth it, I made high scores on all the APRN HESI's! Good luck!

9. Leaving Bedside after 1 year

   iheartnursing91 replied to SunshineNRainbows's topic in Career Support

   I feel for you, coming to bedside nursing during the pandemic. I say you stick it out as it will get better. If you really can't, maybe you can look into research or clinics depending on your location. I worked with a new nurse who absolutely hated b...

10. UTA vs TWU for FNP

    iheartnursing91 replied to RaeRN's topic in NP Students

    I went to TWU for my BSN and it was a very, very hard program. I'm guessing their NP Program is also intense. I've heard from the NP students I met around campus that it's hard. I'm glad I went there though. I learned so much.

11. MSN careers

    iheartnursing91 replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Specialties

    Thanks for the responses. What is the security of these jobs compared to NP jobs? It seems with a general MSN its possible to stay with your hospital and transition your role, vs with NP you may have to look outside. It also seems like NPs get most o...

12. ER to Neuro ICU

    iheartnursing91 replied to rubyagnes's topic in Neuro

    I'm an ED nurse currently and to be honest ED has a very high burnout rate and high turnover. I think most ED nurses leave after a few years to other areas. The burnout is real, sometimes I can't even get out of bed on my first off day. But I learned...

13. ER to ICU?

    iheartnursing91 posted a topic in Critical

    hi guys I'm currently an ED nurse with 2.5 years of experience. I'm moving to another state and looking for opportunities. I've always wanted to work in ICU but ended up in ED since being a new grad and stayed there since. Since I'm moving now and ha...

14. MSN careers

    iheartnursing91 posted a topic in General Specialties

    What career options are available with an MSN in Nursing? I'm in an FNP program and considering changing my track to the general MSN program. Also, does anyone know anything about legal nurse consulting? I hear about it but I know nothing about it. A...

15. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

    iheartnursing91 replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Disabilities

    Its not .... I use open domes so I think that helps me to not have to take them out.