Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Expelled from RN program, looking for options

    Golden_RN replied to cjprenurse's topic in General Students

    I would definitely finish the semester. Even if you don't pass, you will experience the entire semester and know what to expect when you repeat. Is it possible to get some treatment over the summer...

  2. Coverage for the daycare?

    Golden_RN replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    In CA, the state Department of Social Services provides licensing for child care centers. Their regs and inspection reports are online. Hopefully you can find something similar in your

  3. The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Story

    Golden_RN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    The podcast 'Sword and Scale' did a great episode all about this story, with audio clips. I was captivated listening to it. This poor

  4. Elizabeth Warren says doctors, nurses don't treat black women same way as other women

    Golden_RN replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nursing News

    This is reported by Fox News - an obviously biased source trying to bad mouth a contender for the

  5. How do I know what is required for me when it comes to state

    Golden_RN replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Go to nursinghomecompare website to read past survey results. "Ideally" survey should be business as usual, assuming that your normal practice includes following policy & procedure and best...

  6. Seeking advice on Masters programs

    Golden_RN replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe some NPs can weigh in, or you might want to make a post under the NP

  7. Seeking advice on Masters programs

    Golden_RN replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    In acute care, there are positions such as educator, infection control, and certain coordinator jobs that don't require an MSN but might make you more competitive. MSN is certainly preferred for many...

  8. Seeking advice on Masters programs

    Golden_RN replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    So if you really cannot move, then eliminate the NP program (paid for by the hospital) altogether from your decision. Since the agreement is that you'll have to work for the hospital for 3 years, are...

  9. Medication nurse vs. Charge Nurse

    Golden_RN replied to Earthgrlrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that this is a question that management should address. It depends on the staffing set up, # of residents each nurse has, and where other tasks fall. Calling a nurse a "med nurse"...

  10. Which will prepare you more for nursing school? CNA, PCT, or Medical assistant

    Golden_RN replied to sweet.tea's topic in General Nursing

    CNA and PCT are almost the same thing. A CNA certification is very helpful to get hired as a PCT. Either of these jobs would be extremely helpful. MAs learn a little bit about some medications and...

  11. Traditional BSN Vs ADN-BSN

    Golden_RN replied to LIA_A's topic in General Nursing

    If you go to a private institution and you are essentially just paying for the degree (like some of the programs you describe), hiring managers will know that. AND you would be stuck with big debt. I...

  12. Disappointment in NP Program

    Golden_RN replied to naptimeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm so sorry for your frustration. I went to a CA state school for grad school (I'm not a NP). NP was one of the options in the grad school, and students in all paths took the basic courses...

  13. LPN/LVN salary vs Teachers salary

    Golden_RN replied to TDUnewLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think the reason why teachers get more PR is because most are part of unions and many LVNs are not. Everyone in the public has experience with teachers, and LVNs are only appreciated when members...

  14. Day in the life of an LTC Nurse?

    Golden_RN replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It depends on how the facility staffs. Some facilities have a charge nurse that takes care of contacting the MD, taking care of orders, etc. Other facilities have their floor nurse do everything -...

  15. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while nursing

    Golden_RN replied to baileempoole's topic in General Nursing

    Your ability to work out during nursing school depends on your other responsibilities - job, family etc. I personally had a hard time staying healthy and doing noc shift because I never felt well...

  16. LVN scope with ventilators?

    Golden_RN replied to riquelle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is interesting. I wonder what prompted the letter from the board? I'm in CA and worked in a facility with vents. Our policy was that LVNs could change the trach as long as an RN or RT...

  17. Is an ABSN program worth the debt?

    Golden_RN replied to Stella36's topic in General Students

    Since you already have quite a bit of debt, if it were me, I would do an ADN program at a public community college. Since you want to start a family in the next 5 years, that hopefully gives you...

  18. Have you restarted a nursing program?

    Golden_RN replied to Stephab07's topic in General Students

    Why are you forced to apply to a new program, and not given the option of just repeating the

  19. Career Crossroads

    Golden_RN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I have always chosen my kid over jobs. I tried to work a M-F job when my kid was little but I only lasted a year because I really felt the need to be with the kid. The best schedule for little kids,...

  20. Should I say NO to refilling meds for med nurses?

    Golden_RN replied to Earthgrlrn's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, it should be the responsibility of the nurse that passes the meds. Maybe there is a way to make the reordering process easier? There should be a policy that says that the meds must be reordered...

  21. Hospital CNA?

    Golden_RN replied to jhans810's topic in General Nursing

    Your transition from LTC to acute will be just fine. The big difference will be that in acute you will not know your patients like you know your residents so well in LTC. Some of the equipment may...

  22. I'm going to be a model! A pelvic model, that is...

    Golden_RN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gosh, I will never forget my experience with this in grad school - we learned both the pelvic exams and the prostate exams on the same weekend. Hats off to

  23. Public Health as a New Grad?

    Golden_RN replied to Phelixer's topic in Public, Community Health

    It's not difficult, but it is a lengthy process. In a nutshell, you have to pass an exam and get on the list for each job classification you are interested in. Only then can you apply for posted...

  24. Refusing assignment and management

    Golden_RN replied to HeyitsSarah's topic in General Nursing

    Since you did not accept the assignment I think that your license should be ok, although the company can definitely punish you. I will say that it is typical for LTC facilities, in my experience, to...

  25. Advice Needed: Do I Stay or Go?

    Golden_RN replied to GeriRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    I also have an MSN and love LTC. A great job that I had was nursing education in a hospital that had a SNF in the building. I got to work with the SNF and with acute care. Even a nurse educator in...