Ashleynurse101

Ashleynurse101 BSN

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  1. Is going on to be a NP my only option to make more money?

    Ashleynurse101 replied to ConfusedNurse202's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you were in a situation like I was where yes, going the NP path WAS just about my only option to make more money in the nursing field. I think people forget that not all areas pay...

  2. I am a Psych nurse

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Guest1201992's topic in General Nursing

    Psych nurse here. I know you were trying to do the right thing and it's absolutely horrible what they are doing to the patients, especially a pregnant patient at that. That said, in the eyes of the...

  3. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 4 years now. My first year I worked on a med-surg unit at a hospital in the city- about an hour and a half from my house. It was okay but the drive got to be too much...

  4. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    I understand you are making sure I am being smart about mine and my child's future but quite frankly and respectfully, you know nothing about my relationship or him. I'm not sure what gave you the...

  5. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! I'm sorry I've been MIA since making this post. I've had a really rough go lately and unplugged from all social media and the world for a little while. after some long hard thinking,...

  6. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately no, there are not any residential psych or any outpatient centers anywhere near close to me. There used to be a rehab center about 45 minutes from here but it got shut down. I am not...

  7. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor actually did do that a few years back and the business went under because there wasn't enough interest in it. Most people around here are extremely poor and do not have insurance and are the...

  8. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just that he wants to be close to his dad, he also has land(1000 acres total) that has been passed down from like 5 generations that he doesn't have to pay property taxes on since Indiana has...

  9. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    We have separate accounts and he pays the mortgage since it's his house that he built long before we got together. We opened jo an account together for our son that we have been contributing to since...

  10. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there are no hospice services in my area. The closest place that offers hospice is an hour-hour and a half away. I have looked into it and called to find out information and the hours...

  11. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to wait until I was done with school and have an actual wedding. I know it's not necessary and I'm not talking a big huge extravagant event, but I have always wanted an actual wedding as...

  12. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    We actually both have life insurance policy's. I have one through my work and also got a $700,000 one last year since I'm still young (26) and it wasn't very expensive. I also know he had one that's...

  13. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    to be honest, I'm not really sure what I want to do. I was originally going for my PMHNP but switched for FNP since it's more broad and I didn't want to limit myself with just psych like I have now....

  14. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    I actually have cross trained at both the ER and the ICU where I have worked. I worked in the ER for over 4 months while they were short and the ICU here and there when they need someone. I was not...

  15. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    I could afford short term but not long term, and to be honest, I have no interest in being a stay-at-home mom, even temporarily. I have always been this way. Plus, the house and property is in my...

  16. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    No there are no services for the elderly or for babies. The nearest hospital that has any services for babies is about an hour and 15 minutes away. The elderly either have family to care for them,...

  17. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    We are engaged and have been for a while now. Marriage is not going to fix the limited career options around the area we

  18. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Than you for your insight. I had not planned to do anything at the moment and was going to wait until after the baby is here but again, I will be faced with the same limited options. And I was not...

  19. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    There really are not any options. My plan was to work at a place an hour away or do remote but I am worried my limited experience will be a drawback, both in my ability to get a job and my ability to...

  20. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    I am halfway through my DNP-FNP. I was doing PMHNP but did not want to limit my options since I am already burnt out in psych. To be honest, I really do not know what my end game is right

  21. Psychiatric Specialty Descrimination in Florida

    Ashleynurse101 replied to ghalles's topic in Psychiatric

    I know this is a late reply but ugh I do feel this! I’ve seriously been looking to switch specialties and I’ve had many psych coworkers tell me the exact same thing. I’m still passionate about...

  22. Unsure on what to do next? School, field, travel

    Ashleynurse101 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hey guys! I was unsure on which forum I should post this in so my apologies if this is not in the correct place. So I have been a nurse for going on 3 years now, and I am just so lost on what is best...

  23. Psychiatric patients refusing to move rooms?

    Ashleynurse101 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started working nights on a 21 bed psychiatric unit about 7 months back and have recently been “promoted” to charge. We have 7 private rooms and 7 double rooms with 2 beds. The private rooms...

  24. Psychiatric patients refusing to move rooms?

    Ashleynurse101 replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    On our unit, it is policy that all transgender individuals, no matter where they are in their transition journey, have to have a private room, no exceptions. That is hospital policy throughout the...