Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Pathway Advice please

    Golden_RN replied to banbhat's topic in General Students

    Yes, and in my state you can test for Certified Nursing Assistant after partial completion of the RN program. It may be after 1st semester but I'm not 100%

  2. Aromatherapy?

    Golden_RN replied to TNViking's topic in General Nursing

    I went to an aromatherapy class (taught by an RN) at my last hospital. The hospital was doing an aromatherapy trial for just lavender for calming and ginger for nausea. The RN that taught the class...

  3. Did getting your MSN-Education open doors?

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

    I have an MSN-Education. I was already working as an Educator in a hospital but the MSN would have made me qualified to apply for a higher paying job, like Director of Education for the hospital....

  4. Legal Nursing

    Golden_RN replied to Hberrien's topic in Legal

    I happen to see that in CA, the RN board has a posting for "Expert Practice Consultants". I wonder if other states's boards do the same thing.

  5. I'm on tpapn please help me!!!!!

    Golden_RN replied to texasgirl77's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you are to not have any access to narcotics, LTC may not work out. Licensed nurses usually work pretty independently in LTC, meaning you may be the only nurse on a wing/unit, and there isn't...

  6. Worsening Health, Considering Resignation

    Golden_RN replied to Serhilda's topic in General Nursing

    Some other ideas, especially after you finish BSN: school nursing, informatics, public

  7. What is most important to chart on?

    Golden_RN replied to Red_Diamond's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember that you can't over chart. It sounds great that you make time to review your charting at the end of your shift. You won't always have time to do that, and remember to chart all through...

  8. I think I'm gonna quit nursing

    Golden_RN replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Nursing

    Please look into informatics. I've been doing it for 3 years now. My nursing knowledge is put to a totally different use now. I work mostly with IT staff, as an advocate for and bridge to clinical...

  9. LIES About LPN's and LVN's

    Golden_RN replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, when nurses sit at the table with rehab staff, pharmacists, physicians, administrators, etc. we are often the least educated. What a shame, as nurses spend the most time with patients....

  10. Nicotine Drug Testing in the Texas Medical Center

    Golden_RN replied to MA8675309's topic in General Nursing

    I did not even know this was a thing! Do all employees also maintain a healthy body weight, abstain from alcohol, etc etc? (sarcasm)...

  11. Seeking Advice in Philadelphia!

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

    Best of Luck, please let us know how it goes! I did CNA training at a community college and I really miss my CNA days. I did it for 4 years. I never worked so hard and no job since has been as...

  12. Understanding the Power of Nursing Specialty Certifications

    Golden_RN replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I'm certified in Gerontology and I am debating whether to renew because it is so very expensive. I enjoyed the process of becoming certified, as the study material was actually kind of fun to review....

  13. Name certifications/specialties newly licensed nurses can earn quickly

    Golden_RN replied to Evolving_Nurse's topic in General Specialties

    AANC Certifications require a certain amount of experience, but you can look here: https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ I wouldn't recommend FEMA training. Hospitals I worked for sent...

  14. Seeking Advice in Philadelphia!

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

    Before paying for Red Cross CNA training, take a look at your local community college schedule. Some offer the course for less. Answers to some of your questions depend on your region of the...

  15. I'm a junior in high school and I want to be a nurse....but I've never been vaccinated. What can I do?

    Golden_RN replied to sasha91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Colleges have health centers that are typically staffed by an RN or Nurse Practitioner. These offices can get you the vaccinations, or at least give you information about where/how to get...

  16. Most ADN programs near Boston have warnings?

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

    1. Too risky to go to a school that potentially will lose accreditation. 2. If you are already in debt, I agree that a private school is a bad idea. In my area, it is very hard to get hired (in acute...

  17. Two weeks in-not sure I can do this!

    Golden_RN replied to Piper98's topic in General Students

    Start as study group! Get a few students together (4 is a nice amount) once/week or whenever you need it. Each student can bring flash cards and take turns testing one another. You will get study...

  18. Insulting pay raise

    Golden_RN replied to shakeytails's topic in General Nursing

    You could request a meeting with your supervisor where you could ask for a more substantial raise. As long as you are calm and professional, the worst they could say is no. Before you leave your...

  19. LIES About LPN's and LVN's

    Golden_RN replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry if I missed this in your post, but did you obtain a BSN, but then never get licensed as an RN? If so, why is that? I have learned a TON from LVNs and have worked with some exceptional LVNs. I...

  20. LTC Nurse Consultant

    Golden_RN replied to sheneeg's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked as a LTC consultant for 1 year. My pay was about equal to what the DONs were making at that organization. The job had a salary range, and I negotiated to be at the top of the range, based...

  21. Notice of resignation

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

    Does her employer have a policy on this? Is she in some sort of contract? Six weeks is not typical, but there may be more context than we know. It sounds like maybe she doesn't want to leave her...

  22. Am I the *******?

    Golden_RN replied to Seeing Myself Out's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused at to what you are actually looking for. Are you looking for advice on how to get out of psych and into another specialty? Are you looking for other nurses to agree that nursing or...

  23. Need some guidance

    Golden_RN replied to NatashaNichole's topic in General Students

    If you suspect you have a learning disability, I recommend contacting your school to find out if you qualify to get additional help with the testing i.e. having someone read questions aloud, etc....

  24. NICU RN is Stressed and Anxious

    Golden_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    School nursing Part time Clinical Instructor for

  25. Is endoscopy nursing considered acute care?

    Golden_RN replied to Dyoshirn's topic in Gastroenterology

    I agree with brownbook, above. The context as to why you're asking is important. The position most likely takes place within an acute care hospital, but the skill set is different than a floor...