Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Golden_RN replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    I am so, so sorry. May I suggest public health nursing (at the county or state level) or school nursing? These may be a great option for you, especially if you have a

  2. Nursing Informatics Preceptor

    Golden_RN replied to SJWAz84's topic in General Students

    I had to find my own preceptors in both my BSN and MSN programs. I just called every local company/agency for the setting I needed until someone agreed to take me. If you can talk to an actual nurse...

  3. Nursing Informatics Preceptor

    Golden_RN replied to SJWAz84's topic in General Students

    Many big hospital systems have informatics nurses. I would call around to local hospital systems. Does your preceptor need to be local to

  4. Should I become a nurse if I don't like bedside care?

    Golden_RN replied to Sweetjen09's topic in General Students

    You will probably have to be a top student in your pre-req classes to get into nursing school. If you get accepted, you WILL have to deal with tubes, toileting, etc etc in school. Generally you will...

  5. Does anyone actually like working in the rehab unit?

    Golden_RN replied to suturethis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I liked it a lot and used my experience to go into wound care, MDS, and staff education. Some of the stressors you describe also exist in acute care and other bedside jobs also. For me, the key...

  6. Advice/Input/Thoughts

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

    For salary info, you should be able to go onto the HR site of public schools, such as jr colleges, and see their salary

  7. Manager Woes

    Golden_RN replied to WriterRN's topic in General Nursing

    JMCobb, You may want to change your user name to something that doesn't identify you, and remove your photo.

  8. Nurse forced to work as a tech/CNA

    Golden_RN replied to ThatOneRN_'s topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the travelers have something in their contract that prevents them from being assigned in a different role? I don't think it's whiny to ask that a rotation list be made so that other...

  9. Tips for Avoiding Medication Errors

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

    I think it is not possible to come up with a plan of correcting the med errors without knowing WHY the errors happened. Are the MARs difficult to understand? Are you getting too many interruptions?...

  10. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    Golden_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    In the early 2000s, it felt like everyone was real estate crazy and many nurses I worked with bought big, expensive new houses or expensive houses in affluent areas. After the 2008 crash, MANY had to...

  11. Admissions Coordinator Requirements

    Golden_RN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Specialties

    I just wanted to add that in my experience admissions coordinators need not only clinical skills/supervisory skills/communication skills but also knowledge in Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance. If you're...

  12. Grocery store workers hazard pay

    Golden_RN replied to 1gr8trnstudent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I support grocery workers getting hazard pay. Not only are they face-to-face with countless members of the public daily, but they often have to be the mask police too. I wish other food workers like...

  13. How important is it to have a job in the medical field while in nursing school?

    Golden_RN replied to Anatomy Jane's topic in General Nursing

    I would not worry about the tasks that your PCA classmates are doing. We can all learn tasks. Your psych knowledge and skills can be applied to ANY job you seek as a new grad. Don't minimize that...

  14. Tutoring on the side?

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

    Have you thought about teaching NCLEX prep on the side? I worked for Kaplan on the side over 5 years ago. I'm sure now it's all online. It was a pretty good gig but no longer works with the...

  15. Masters Concentration Conundrum

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

    Additionally, there are a lot of management, public health & government jobs that require MSN and they really don't care what concentration you chose. I have an MSN with a concentration in...

  16. Does it feel to everyone else that many newer nurses glamourize the ER and ICU?

    Golden_RN replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I think it has to do with what seems "sexy" or heroic. Also, it is what non-healthcare people think nurses do - work in ER, deliver babies, save lives in the ICU. The RN jobs I have had/enjoyed...

  17. Taking time off to take care of my new baby? Bad for career?

    Golden_RN replied to nurseinthecity11's topic in General Nursing

    With the Covid situation, I would try to avoid daycare/babysitter. Like others mentioned, I worked per diem around my partner's "normal" work schedule when my child was an infant. It depends on...

  18. Nursing fields: What has been your favorite?

    Golden_RN replied to DyerRN's topic in General Nursing

    SNF is my favorite type of direct-care job but I did enjoy the Hospice cases we got in the SNF facility. I would have loved to pursue the job offer you

  19. Wants "easy" MSN program

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

    I would look at state schools that offer online option. That is what I did and my time on campus was very limited and the tuition was reasonable. I did have to find my own clinical sites. I think...

  20. How to Increase My Chances at Becoming Unit Educator

    Golden_RN replied to violet87's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I worked as an educator in a hospital with only a BSN but my supervisor was very pleased when I decided to pursue the MSN, so I highly encourage looking into it. It will give you an edge over your...

  21. Is it normal to hate my job this much?

    Golden_RN replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I did feel that way my first year, probably a combo of first year anxiety + being on a unit that was not a perfect fit. In my second year I moved to another bedside job that was much better for me....

  22. Should I quit my job

    Golden_RN replied to whatisgonnabemyname's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you had a harder time getting off of orientation than your peers, and you're in an environment with good coworkers/teamwork. If that is the case, you might already be where you need to...

  23. Not sure if I should get an NP or a MHA

    Golden_RN replied to HiddenShadow20's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked for any hospital or healthcare organization in which any administrator had a nursing background. Certainly there are nurse executives, but they go the traditional nursing...

  24. Laws pertaining to LTC, etc.

    Golden_RN replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you are in a Skilled Nursing Facility, here is a link to the Title 42, Code of Federal Regs:...

  25. Social Media Worry

    Golden_RN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    My friend is a teacher, has a private fb account and said something snarky/funny in a facebook group (NOT related to work at all). Someone in the group didn't like what she said, googled her, found...