Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Student Loans and Debt

    Golden_RN replied to jnniemeyer's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Faster does not = better. $175k is akin to a mortgage in many parts of the country. Why not start out as an RN? Go to community college or state school. If you're in CA, your income can be pretty...

  2. Nurses are self governed

    Golden_RN replied to BkirbyRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to make changes at the state level (since you mention how ratios exist only in certain states), you have to be active with your own state reps and tell them what you want. Write to them,...

  3. Moving to Sacramento area

    Golden_RN replied to Tjhrn1184's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget about VA Hospital in Mather, UC Davis Med Center & Shriners Hospital. Also look at jobs in the suburbs too - Mercy Folsom, Sutter Roseville, Kaiser Roseville, Sutter Auburn. If you...

  4. Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    Golden_RN replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is so broad, and there is much work to be done outside of the hospital (school nursing, government, informatics, teaching, etc.) where the MSN is sometimes required (or sometimes just...

  5. Masters in nursing education, what subjects can you teach?

    Golden_RN replied to Bjones94's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Look at the job postings for your local junior colleges and see what min qualifications they look for in instructors of various

  6. 12 Hour Shifts Issue

    Golden_RN replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Nursing

    Be thankful you have a day shift

  7. On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Golden_RN replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have read physicians' blogs about in-flight emergencies on the Kevin MD website. Here's one:

  8. New Grad BSN, RN, PHN, EMT and can’t find work. Legality of working as a CNA?

    Golden_RN replied to oceanhugger's topic in General Nursing

    I found this on the CA BRN about someone holding both RN/LVN licensure. It's very old but still posted on their website. There's a phone # listed that may have more info from you (if it's still...

  9. New Grad BSN, RN, PHN, EMT and can’t find work. Legality of working as a CNA?

    Golden_RN replied to oceanhugger's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have certification as a CNA or licensure as an LVN? Another idea is looking for an RN job with the state. Corrections has at least 1 location in San Diego. CA Dept of Veterans Affairs has a...

  10. Improving Nursing Practice

    Golden_RN replied to Raaa's topic in General Nursing

    While all great ideas in an ideal world, the nurse manager does not have the power to make MOST of these changes by him/herself (unions, ratios, etc.). In an interview, I would stick to solutions...

  11. Improving Nursing Practice

    Golden_RN replied to Raaa's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, I don't know what type of unit/environment this is, but I'd first start with a needs assessment to find out what the nursing staff is lacking in terms of training/education. Then you could...

  12. Who LOVES their job and why?

    Golden_RN replied to JennyPARN's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job in informatics. I'm learning things I never thought I'd learn in nursing. I get to shut it down at quitting time and not think about it until the next day. After working in the...

  13. New to MDS

    Golden_RN replied to GabbyCAT's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I worked as an MDS coordinator years ago, and my biggest mistake was not demanding formal education on the process. I highly recommend an MDS class and Medicare class (HC Pro offers MDS Boot Camp and...

  14. Section N0450B - GDR

    Golden_RN replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I looked at the RAI manual and I interpreted the question to mean any time during this admission. Hopefully your facility is attempting annually or has documentation that it is contraindicated....

  15. New Nurse, terrible shift

    Golden_RN replied to ascty87's topic in General Nursing

    I was shy and timid as a new RN. This was a turn-off to some coworkers, and certainly to some nursing instructors. My assertiveness was something I had to work on over the years. As a new grad I...

  16. Leaving federal job for nursing school

    Golden_RN replied to guest62419's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Overnight shifts typically get off between 7-7:30am. Assuming you get out on time (many do not), who will wake your kids up, get them ready for school? You didn't mention where the kids would go...

  17. Which social platform are nurses using most?

    Golden_RN replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    I read nurse.com. I don't ever look for nursing content on any social media

  18. Med surg to acute rehab

    Golden_RN replied to maco1's topic in General Specialties

    I don't have first-hand experience, but the last hospital I worked for had an acute rehab facility on the campus. The nurses and CNAs I know that work there liked it a lot compared with acute. They...

  19. In Need of Some Advice Please

    Golden_RN replied to urijahsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I would 100% be behind the new grad program, except the 2 hour commute is a deal-breaker for

  20. Should Nurses Advocate for the Use of Dark Field Microscopy?

    Golden_RN replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    https://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Tests/livecell.html As a nurse, I wouldn't work for a company involved in anything like live blood analysis. They're taking advantage of

  21. Exhausted; I want a way out.

    Golden_RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    There are nursing jobs with easier schedules - someone mentioned school nursing & outpatient surgery, for example. Anyone doing as much driving as you would be EXHAUSTED. I also suggest looking...

  22. First nursing interview in Psych!!

    Golden_RN replied to bobannna's topic in Psychiatric

    I do not have any insight into what they might ask you, but as someone that gets to be on interview panels, I recommend you do the following: 1. Have some thoughtful questions to ask them to show your...

  23. Any nurses that love nursing and love their job??

    Golden_RN replied to nets5010's topic in General Nursing

    I did not love (or even like) my first nursing job. I had to find the specialty where I felt I belonged to like it. My last 2 or 3 jobs over the past 15 years I can say I liked overall. I think we...

  24. How Much was your First RN Paycheck?

    Golden_RN replied to igottaconquer246's topic in General Nursing

    Are you looking for numbers from new grads to get an idea of what your pay might be as a new nurse? Someone's pay from a different region years ago doesn't give you an idea of what you might make....

  25. 265 questions is almost guaranteed if your a male.

    Golden_RN replied to wilderness47's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nurses, of all people, should understand what anecdotal information