Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Is Nursing worth it? (a rant)

    Golden_RN replied to JSSR108's topic in General Nursing

    PHN jobs in my county require a BSN (not MSN), even the ones that deal with the foster system, so I know there is something out there for

  2. Further Education after LVN/not RN

    Golden_RN replied to CassDon's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine was an LVN first, and since becoming an RN she has worked in public health, which is currently an office

  3. Who can strike out a nurses note?

    Golden_RN replied to Phyllis Martin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Generally only the writer can strike out their own note, but I'm guessing that there was some data you included that should have been on an incident report (which are not accessible to the state) and...

  4. Help! Torn between two job offers!

    Golden_RN replied to alkang_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I've always wanted to explore these kinds of jobs for myself and honestly, they both sound great. I would compare the benefits packages of both counties, including pensions, before making a decision....

  5. Irish nurse needs extra course for NCLEX

    Golden_RN replied to AKearney's topic in General Nursing

    Every community college district should offer the course. I'm sure it's an impacted class that is difficult to get into, especially if you're not a continuing student. I'd make an appointment with a...

  6. Lacks joy in 20 years of nursing jobs

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

    Look into government jobs - city, county, state. I know public health nurses that work for the county & make good $/benefits. Depending on your location, there might be jobs at the state boards,...

  7. In Search of Nurse Informatics Preceptor

    Golden_RN replied to Teisha's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi LaTeisha, I worked in informatics & have an MSN, but I'm in CA. If your program would allow you to work w/ a preceptor in another state, please message

  8. LTC physician visit

    Golden_RN replied to Roni Davis's topic in General Nursing

    At one SNF I worked at, we kept a log of very minor pt issues that any nurse could add to (things too minor to page a Dr for). Things like minor questions from a pt or family member, forms that need...

  9. Aesthetic Nursing vs Hospital Nursing

    Golden_RN replied to milk1996's topic in Nursing Career

    My advice would depend on your age/goals. If you're 25 and have a long career ahead of you, and want to have different types of opportunities, I'd recommend med-surg so you get the foundational...

  10. Calling A Code Death (call police?)

    Golden_RN replied to Jcezz's topic in General Nursing

    What does your facility policy

  11. RN looking into public health with MPH

    Golden_RN replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Nursing Career

    When I went to grad school I considered MPH and MSN as well as other options. There is also the MPA (Master of Public Administration) that may be useful if you're really going to pursue government...

  12. Single mom needs career advice....

    Golden_RN replied to Needadvice's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered school

  13. I Don't Understand Team Nursing

    Golden_RN replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    As the RN you may be responsible for assessment/contacting MD, etc. following a med error, but the LVN is a licensed nurse that is legally responsible for his/her

  14. PDPM

    Golden_RN replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In addition to vitals and general stuff, if it is a Medicare coverage stay, I always charted to the reason that they are admitted I.e. wounds, tube feedings, rehab etc. If they're on antibiotics or...

  15. Nurses notes on lab results ?

    Golden_RN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It makes no sense and is a total waste of time to copy all results in your notes. If anyone wants to know what the values are, they can look at the lab report. Totally agree with Hoosier and...

  16. Ready to Move On

    Golden_RN replied to 2011RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Curious if you have a BSN, and also what types of jobs are you applying

  17. In-person Nursing skills course

    Golden_RN replied to defib1's topic in Nursing Career

    I absolutely would, but I'd want someone teaching it that actually still works bedside (even per diem). I know from experience that once you step away from bedside, skills can go pretty quickly, and...

  18. BSN-DNP yes or no?

    Golden_RN replied to lizdimi54873's topic in Nursing Career

    What about an MSN other than NP (education, admin etc.)? If RNs make more than NPs (I think it's sometimes like this in my area too), but you want an advanced degree, consider this. You might be...

  19. School vs. The field

    Golden_RN replied to Tyler JJ's topic in General Students

    My 2 cents is that you WILL memorize normal levels of labs/drug levels that you encounter regularly on the unit in which you work. And the lab reports have the normal range listed on the lab report...

  20. Should I quit Nursing?

    Golden_RN replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess the grass isn't always greener. On this forum I see a lot of people encourage others to work in OP clinics but this is a reminder to me that if the culture of the clinic sucks, then it might...

  21. Switching from nurse to daycare teacher??

    Golden_RN replied to NursePoopyPants's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered becoming a school

  22. Working for Federal or State?

    Golden_RN replied to Abbydg08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!

  23. Working for Federal or State?

    Golden_RN replied to Abbydg08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Something to consider is that I *think* your years of service at the state don't transfer over to a federal job for pension purposes (check with HR or PERS to be sure). Also, aren't the salary ranges...

  24. LVN vs. ADN

    Golden_RN replied to jupiter101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Look at the prerequisites of each program. Likely the ADN program requires higher level Chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, Microbiology that the LVN programs don't

  25. Help Me Decide Based On Your Experience

    Golden_RN replied to MomWifeNurseStudent's topic in General Nursing

    If getting your RN is in your future, you should definitely take the tele job. But don't minimize the physical toll of rotating between 12 hour nights & days if you haven't done that before....