Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

Member

  • Content

    573

  • Visitors

    3,677

  • Followers

    2

  • Likes

    883

All Content by Golden_RN

  1. Which position would you choose: RN supervisor or utilization management?

    Golden_RN replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    Last month I attended a two day UM boot camp and, while it's not a position I have ever had, it was very

  2. Capella University RN to BSN

    Golden_RN replied to Guest1007726's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The CA BRN website only lists approved prelicensure RN programs. They list RN to BSN programs as "for informational purposes only" and "These RN to BSN/MSN programs are neither approved nor endorsed...

  3. Full time RN- Part time Real Estate agent?

    Golden_RN replied to Pawl's topic in General Nursing

    I know too many unsuccessful agents in CA. Your time is better spent making money hourly as an

  4. RN to BSN process vs BSN

    Golden_RN replied to WannaBeNurse1999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG that is awesome! Thank

  5. RN to BSN process vs BSN

    Golden_RN replied to WannaBeNurse1999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm curious if this is a for-profit, private

  6. RN to BSN process vs BSN

    Golden_RN replied to WannaBeNurse1999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It took me a full 2 years to go from ADN to BSN at a state university. Not only did I have to do my upper division nursing courses, but there were additional general ed classes I needed (US History,...

  7. Law School???

    Golden_RN replied to callie16's topic in Nursing Career

    I always wondered if anyone is successful at this! I used to get the advertisements in the mail for the course but haven't received anything in quite awhile, now that I think about it. It seems like...

  8. Law School???

    Golden_RN replied to callie16's topic in Nursing Career

    I just attended a Medicare class taught by an RN lawyer. The vendor that offers the classes is called hcPro. It seems they have several RN lawyers that teach. The instructor that I have works in...

  9. new grad high turnover

    Golden_RN replied to thenurseguy88's topic in Nursing Career

    I have also seen this type of treatment happen to experienced nurses when they join a new unit. I don't know why it happens and how to stop it, if you don't have management's support. It is hard...

  10. Emergency in nursing home.

    Golden_RN replied to Anglle's topic in General Nursing

    Each SNF I've worked at assigned 20-40 residents/licensed nurse so it is doable. There are lots of variables, like the amount of charting you have, whether you have a treatment nurse and # of CNAs....

  11. Advancement

    Golden_RN replied to Fray's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are totally NOT crazy, and the ADON position seems like the logical next step in your

  12. How do you take blood pressures for 90 people?

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

    This is my experience too. I also am wondering why management wants everyone's vitals every

  13. Med error and Pyxis

    Golden_RN replied to Michnurse1's topic in Patient Medications

    Check with your pharmacy about what your facility's policy

  14. Failed Nursing 1 by less than a percent looking for advice

    Golden_RN replied to joven4801's topic in General Students

    When you go back, I recommend getting a study group

  15. RN to BSN process vs BSN

    Golden_RN replied to WannaBeNurse1999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Re: being on track to graduate with your classmates, you need to talk to a counselor at your University. Also, just because you don't care for an instructor or two, does not mean you should punish...

  16. Extreme nurse burn out need help please

    Golden_RN replied to NURSEJSS's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so happy for you that you got a job that will hopefully have much less stress! I would try to take vacation or sick days in the

  17. ADN at private school to public for RN-BSN?

    Golden_RN replied to grumpee's topic in General Students

    Can you find out what your job prospects might be? I worked in nursing ed at a large hospital and we almost never had new hires from for-profit schools. In 8 years doing new employee orientation, I...

  18. LPN to RN, or straight to RN?

    Golden_RN replied to Josieerwine's topic in General Students

    If you want to be an RN, work very hard to get great grades and do what you have to do to become one. Don't do an LPN program because it's quicker. Join study groups, get a tutor, whatever you need...

  19. I Make Less Than a Brand New Nurse, Why?

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

    Is this a union facility, where the staff nurses are represented by the union and follow a salary step ladder, but the non-represented nurses (management-types) are not represented by a union, and...

  20. Quit first hospital job after less than 6 months

    Golden_RN replied to murse27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in your exact same position 20 years ago. I followed my heart into SNF work & it was the best decision. The work is not easier, but it is just

  21. Help Please!

    Golden_RN replied to JLA's topic in School

    I would suggest going to a district (or 2, or 3) in your area and talk to a nurse there about what they do. I worked as a school nurse for only 1 year, and even as a 0.7 FTE I had 4 schools. I did...

  22. CDC Data Shows Strong Relationship Between MMR Vaccine and Autism

    Golden_RN replied to familymrl3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP - Are you a nurse? What is your educational background &

  23. Second Thoughts on leaving Bedside for NP role

    Golden_RN replied to Babyboss 19's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My situation is similar to yours, but I chose the MSN-Ed route. I went to a state school & paid my way through (like you, no debt). I have had several opportunities open up because of my MSN,...

  24. For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    Golden_RN replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This is a nursing forum. While I don't disagree with you, you are not saying anything that has anything to do with our profession. Have a happy holiday

  25. Woman dies from tap water netipot use

    Golden_RN replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    No, city water treatment does not prevent this type of infection. Tap water is supposed to be safe for DRINKING, not for pouring into your sinuses. Please use sterile/distilled water