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nurse_flo_marie MSN, RN

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  1. HELP, AA, BSN or MSN

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Canson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you give some more info about your background? What is your previous degree in? Do you want to start working ASAP? What type of healthcare experience do you

  2. Needing Advice

    nurse_flo_marie replied to XNGT's topic in Nursing Informatics

    So I'm not an experienced nurse in informatics, but have looked into it a bit. First, Congratulations on being offered two positions! In order to advance in any field, I feel like you really need to...

  3. Big grey areas

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Grobyc82's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree! HIPAA has a lot of grey areas especially since consumers want their info now. I'm a Staff Development Nurse and do a lot of education around HIPAA. I generally inform CNAs and...

  4. paying for nursig school

    nurse_flo_marie replied to TrinaftureNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your company where you work as a CNA offer any scholarships or maybe even a nursing school loan? I would first ask your HR person, but if they say no ask your Director of Nursing or...

  5. Is LVN before RN a good choice?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to AjAy2124's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not an LPN/LVN but wanted to address your thought about the LVN vs Medical Assistant route. What field or specialty do you see yourself working in? I would think about where you see yourself...

  6. Second Career BSN

    nurse_flo_marie replied to JazmineDuffy's topic in General Nursing

    Since I am technically one of the outsiders you don't want to hear from í ½í¸‰, I'll be brief. I had a coworker who was in an accelerated hybrid (online & in class) nursing program with a...

  7. Need some help..

    nurse_flo_marie replied to jeffroudbai's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Jeff! Looks like you need to get more info on the schools you want to apply to - especially if they have a GPA requirement. Make an appointment with an admissions advisor at the schools you want...

  8. DNP-CNM vs. MSN-CNM

    nurse_flo_marie replied to April P's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks for

  9. DNP-CNM vs. MSN-CNM

    nurse_flo_marie replied to April P's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    It really depends on what role you want. As a DNP, you can practice as both a NP or in leadership. With the MSN, you can only practice in a leadership capacity. The DNP would be more time and...

  10. selection for research topics .

    nurse_flo_marie replied to saya_02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being so close to the end can sometimes be more stressful than your first day. I suggest selecting a field or specialty you're interested in & identifying if there is a problem that needs to be...

  11. Nurse Educator

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Luvmyscrubs82's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi luvmyscrubs82! How did you fare with your decision? I know in MA they do hire NPs to teach in Baccalaureate programs because there still aren't a lot of MSN-prepared nurses graduating from Nurse...

  12. What's the shortest time you stayed at a job and why did you leave?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you're using those 2 wks to give your notice. You clearly don't want (or need) to be there with the added stress. Going back to the other job will provide you with a better mindset to think...

  13. Should I move to a new job?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Brittanytaylor04's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it is great you went for what you loved in school... even though you now realize you don't like it. Not many nurses get that opportunity. I wanted to be an OR/Scrub nurse but ended up in...

  14. New grad

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Gus0110's topic in Nursing Career

    Worry is ok, but to the point where it consumes you to where you are overwhelmed, not sleeping, and hate your job is not good. Do you have a supervisor who works your shift who you can speak with?...

  15. Does a non-medical bachelor's degree help get to MSN faster?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to prillo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It depends on the school. Check the fine print on schools promoting a RN to MSN program for nurses with a non-nursing bachelor's degree. The benefit of a previous Bachelor's is he can transfer...

  16. What's the shortest time you stayed at a job and why did you leave?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    The shortest time I stayed at a job was six months. It was a nurse leadership role. Communication among leadership lacked respect for most of my six months. It was a toxic environment, which I...

  17. Anything else I can do besides bedside nursing?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to neuron's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmm... That's tough! It's good to realize your limits, but you may also be selling yourself short. If someone told me I would be in the position I am now when I graduated nursing school, I would...

  18. Anything else I can do besides bedside nursing?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to neuron's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's pretty sad your work environment has given you such a grim outlook on becoming a nurse. Not saying other places will have greener grass, but you definitely need a change. Why did you want to be...

  19. So did I get the job or not?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Nursestef2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on the job interview! It is always hard to tell whether or not you got the job. I've done hiring in some of my nursing positions, and even with that knowledge and experience, it is hard to...

  20. Seeking Guidance

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Raquel.Perez's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I definitely say get a nursing job, no matter what specialty area at first. At least you will feel how it feels to BE a nurse, and you will learn other transferable skills like time management,...

  21. How can I help educate floor nurses as a Hospitalist NP?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Bumashes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You took (most of) the words right out of my mouth! I am a Staff Development Nurse at my facility and have seen crazy turnover. [Once oriented 6 nursing dept staff, only to have 1 remain after a...

  22. shadowing

    nurse_flo_marie replied to chrisb2186's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! Even with the "nursing shortage," it is difficult to get your dream specialty as a new grad. I would continue to use the shadowing opportunities to grow and be able speak about the...

  23. First day as an official RN: Reflection

    nurse_flo_marie replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on completing & reflecting on your first day alone as a new grad RN! And definitely glad you found time during your shift to eat. I'm a Staff Development Nurse at a skilled...

  24. How to get a nursing job without experience?

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Jschwalbach2862's topic in General Nursing

    Another option is speaking with a Career Placement Advisor or professor at the nursing school where you graduated. Most times they are able to connect you with someone they know. And because of that...

  25. Confused On which Rn pathI should take

    nurse_flo_marie replied to Brittcole22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree! I had a Bachelor's degree in Human Physiology from an university before I decided to go to nursing school. (I also took a year off in between) I had a friend getting her NP at the time I...