Beautiful_Beginnings ASN, RN

Hey guys, I am in need of serious help. I am completely stagnant because I am confused of my next step in my caree. For a very long story short, my family suffered from mental illness . It impacted every area of my life because she didn't obtain...

I was a home health nurse for 1 year. I have been a LTACH nurse for 1 year. My LTACH has a ratio 1-5. At my LTACH, there are tons of tasks per 5 patients like wound care, mobility x2( out of bed), q2hour turns, record breakfast,lunch Dinner,...

My background: after nurse graduation I worked night shift on a tele floor. Our floor was the Covid floor when everything hit. I stayed for 9months, had a house fire. I had to leave the floor to take care of my husband. I did home health for a 1...

Thank you all for your great insight. It looks like I can't answer individually. However, everyone's response was a blessing. Thanks guys!

The statement " insisting that every time a minority doesn't get their way, racism is at play." The OP was speaking about her individual experiences. No one stated ALL minorities claim racism, if " they don't get their way" except you. That stateme...

I have been researching the idea of Np vs PA for quite sometime. At one time I planned on doing MD, but through a series of life events I decided it would not fit me. Their work life balance seems to great. I have my bachelors in Biology and a master...

I have been thinking of working during nursing school and may seek employment as a CNA or Patient Care Technican. What are your thoughts on working during nursing school? I do not need to work during school; however, financially it will be ALOT more...

I start Nursing school in 2 months. Sadly I will be resigning from my job working as a medical assistant in 1 month. I will have free time leading up to my first day of nursing school. I would like to have a head start and prepare. I am unsure on whe...

Your welcome! Sadly I am 100% certain but I think it was maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth .

Hi, I am actually in the same boat as you are. I have a BS in Biology and a MS in Surgical Assisting. Due to skin issues I cannot scrub in for surgery and choose a different career path. My debt load is over 100k so my choices were limited. I choose ...

I know a new grad Rn with an ADN in Chesapeake Virginia has a base pay of 23\hr with shift differential of 4 dollars

Thank you, I see what you mean. I definitely have more learning to do!

I am trying to gain insight into how I can reduce my student loan amount. I have my BS in Biology and I went to school and obtained an MS in Surgical Assisting. The program was a stifling 80k, but I knew it was a good paying field and It was a great...

Yes, I have a strong passion working in underserved communities. That is an option and something I will apply to. Unfortunately, I know it's not a guarantee. However, that is one of my options that I can to atleast try to do

I am not sure if I am financially savvy but I am learning to be. I am not the type of young person that likes the latest items. I don't go shopping. I have no interest in expensive habits on shoes purses or any thing that is costly. I have a car that...

I am enrolled in a nursing program. I look forward to the career in nursing that seems to have endless career possibilities. I worry as a future new nurse of job satisfaction. I have read numerous post of nurses regretting their choice , seasoned or ...

I recently decided to pursue the nursing profession. I have a BS in biology and a MS in surgical technology . My dream is to become a NP and since I already have a tremendous amount of school loans. I am researching different options in which I can c...

I have been Researching the NP and PA profession there are some distinct differences, but also many strong similarities. However, online the "average" salary of a NP and PA seem to be unanimous. However, many articles and blogs I have read from pract...

No experience as a RN does not necessarily mean a slacker. For my instance I have my bachelors in biology. A masters in Surgical Assisting. I assisted in surgery as a first assistant. I Taught at a medical school as a TA, worked as a Medical assistan...

Good Luck on your endeavors

Thank you!

I am enrolled in a ADN nursing program. I look forward to the career in nursing that seems to have endless career possibilities. I already have my BS in Biology and MS. I've decided with much stress that I'd rather do the NP route than PA.it will be ...

As a nursing student, I have read numerous articles/blogs of new grad nurse experiences. I read many horror stories or tales of feeling overwhelmed incompetent and extremely nervous. Is the transition difficult from a student nurse to a RN? In your o...

Thank you! I actually have done cadaver dissection in my clinical anatomy class with PA students during my MS degree. I'm glad to hear that will not be wasted!:) to gain a speciality is that a post graduate certificate? Or is it preferred to speciali...

Thank you, that places things in perspective:)