Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Associates if I don't get into a BSN program?

    Golden_RN replied to n0rse's topic in General Nursing

    The question is a little confusing because of the mention of LVN. If your goal is to become an RN with a BSN, doing LVN first is really taking the long way around and I don't recommend it. Yes, I do...

  2. Help with job search

    Golden_RN replied to bag003's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to reach out personally to the hiring manager along with going through the traditional application process? Maybe some face time with him/her would help you land an

  3. MSN nurses do any of you work in home health and with an MSN what is the best specialty?

    Golden_RN replied to guest1110906's topic in General Specialties

    After getting my MSN I have worked in nursing education, as an instructor, a consultant, & in informatics. In my MSN program, there were nurses from all nursing backgrounds - everything from peds...

  4. New(ish) Nurse Resume

    Golden_RN replied to ab197's topic in General Nursing

    I would take them off. Concentrate on actual experience as an RN, CNA experience, education & any other certs. As long as you have an RN, hiring managers basically know what you did in nursing...

  5. Skin/Wound rounds

    Golden_RN replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Totally different environment, but I have done this in long term care. We had a nurse + CNA do weekly rounds. The CNA would assist by repositioning the pt, the nurse would measure/assess the wounds...

  6. I dont think I have the personality for nursing, and may need to switch majors...

    Golden_RN replied to WorldEscapes's topic in General Students

    There is no better way to get more comfortable than to work as a CNA/patient care

  7. Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    Golden_RN replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    To piggyback onto this comment...My last 2 jobs have been in nursing education and informatics. Both jobs have periods of sitting (although in education there were days of being on my feet with...

  8. My IV Skills are Terrible!!!

    Golden_RN replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 20 years and have done very few. I have gotten lucky and worked in environments with a lot of PICCs/central lines, and now I'm away from the bedside. I was IV certified in...

  9. Changing jobs.

    Golden_RN replied to nurseguy213's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You will burn bridges by not giving at least 2 weeks notice. It is not your problem that the new job will be in a bind. The new job should respect you for not leaving your current job high and dry....

  10. My IV Skills are Terrible!!!

    Golden_RN replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    I seriously thought I was the only one that felt this way! I could not believe when I had a patient with no IV that had pulm embolism and I got the IV on the first

  11. CEUs

    Golden_RN replied to TexasLVN91's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have used nurse.com CEUs a lot. If you go to their main page, click on "Courses", then "state requirements". From there, you can choose your state and it breaks down RN and LVN requirements for...

  12. Grades when you were in Nursing School

    Golden_RN replied to poliwag48's topic in General Students

    That is good to know! At the last hospital system in which I worked, there was a small new grad program and I don't know if grades were considered for admission to that program. Unfortunately, the...

  13. Do you think interviews for nursing school can lead to discrimination?

    Golden_RN replied to SilverNova's topic in General Students

    I think it is awesome that schools are taking a more holistic approach with admissions. My ADN program's admissions were based solely a lottery system, with no accounting for experience, interview...

  14. Leaving nursing

    Golden_RN replied to nay2018's topic in General Nursing

    I remember being anxious and unhappy after 6 months of experience, too. Don't give up yet! Attempt to move into another area of

  15. Grades when you were in Nursing School

    Golden_RN replied to poliwag48's topic in General Students

    I'm in California, and I have never been asked to show my grades for nursing jobs. I have been on several interview panels and grades never factored into the hiring process. Poliwag - In addition to...

  16. Looking for a Online MSN in Nursing Education

    Golden_RN replied to bsntiger's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I didn't have any busy work. The online classes consisted of meaningful group projects, professional dialogue, presentations, etc. Like nurse2033 I learned a ton and I actually what I

  17. LPN vs. RN Schooling - First time student

    Golden_RN replied to Ms. Patient's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I suggest looking for a community college near you that offers both an RN and LVN program and making an appointment to talk to a counselor. Compare the requirements of the LVN and RN programs and a...

  18. DNR care questions

    Golden_RN replied to guest825264's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Of course, each clinical situation is different, but here are some things I keep in mind: 1. Check POLST or similar orders (Are they comfort care? Is the change in condition expected? etc.) 2. See if...

  19. RN to BSN/MSN

    Golden_RN replied to dhawk01's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you looked at State Universities? I went to a state school for both BSN and MSN and I was able to enroll in several classes per

  20. Pre-Nursing

    Golden_RN replied to ABIGAIL321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One mistake I made in pre-req science classes was not taking advantage of all lab time and trying to do it all on my own. I wouldn't have survived pre-reqs and nursing school (especially nursing...

  21. I feel lost

    Golden_RN replied to Flossy73's topic in Nursing Career

    Flossy, Please reconsider informatics, if it's not too late. I took an informatics position a few years ago with no real computer experience or education. My coworkers and supervisor appreciate us...

  22. Not sure which nursing path to take.

    Golden_RN replied to Blueeyes09's topic in General Students

    I agree to wait for the RN program. I love beekee's ideas to get training as a CNA, save money and take more GE for BSN while you're

  23. Opinion: Is Nursing considered STEM Why or Why Not?

    Golden_RN replied to Migrating's topic in General Students

    I agree with all that you say, and would add on all of the research that nurses conduct. I had a friendly debate about this subject with some facebook friends (neither of which are nurses or have...

  24. Nutrition Counseling in Nursing Practice

    Golden_RN replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Specialties

    Thank you very much. This is really a cautionary tale for RNs to know our scope of practice. There was a recent discussion on Allnurses about giving nutritional advice re: vegan/vegetarian diet, so...

  25. Advice regarding staffing in SNF

    Golden_RN replied to Earlybird1's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in SNF & subacute for many years. 12 residents is a very light assignment. Unfortunately patients are sicker in both the acute and SNF. In my last subacute job one LVN had about...