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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    Music in My Heart replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sure, it's quite possible. I did have to ask them not to put MSN on my name badge which they didn't mind.The biggest concern is when the bias flows from the management themselves. I don't know...
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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    Music in My Heart replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You're welcome.Due to the biases, I chose not to reveal to my coworkers that I had an MSN until just recently, now that I'm a proven commodity. The funny thing about the perceptions regarding clinical...
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    What was your first nursing job?

    Music in My Heart replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I started out on med-surg/tele and then moved to the ER after 1 year. I wasn't crazy about the job but it was a beginning and my career is moving along. Would I do it again? Certainly. Hold out for an...
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    Retired nurses displacing new grads?

    Music in My Heart replied to lmnop's topic in California Nursing

    I have been in hiring meetings with three different employers in which blatant age discrimination took place. It is the norm, not the
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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    Music in My Heart replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Something to keep in mind... There is a role for massage therapists who are also nurses. I hired one for my wife who spent five days on L&D... the only reason the perinatologist would OK it was...
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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    Music in My Heart replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I do not regret the route that I chose because (a) it was the fastest way through (as you said, none of this lottery/waiting list nonsense), (b) it was at a public university which, while much...
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    OH, My Aching Feet...

    Music in My Heart replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Not that I've experienced or heard of. They fit really tightly... like a glove.Because a treadmill is (a) so flat and (b) somewhat padded (at least the ones I've been on), I don't think it really has...
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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    Music in My Heart replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If it matters to your assessment of my opinion, I also entered nursing school with existing degrees in my mid-40's and I also chose a CNL program for pretty much the same reasons that you're...
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    BSN or CNL to FNP - how to get from here to there?

    Music in My Heart replied to newmusic's topic in Post Graduate Students

    As I answered in your parallel post, I don't think so. Based on what I've observed of the graduates from my DEMSN/CNL program, only a couple were hired "cold." The others who were hired were taken on...
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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    Music in My Heart replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No, simply not true. New grads are primarily hired based on their existing connection to an institution (through clinicals or personal relationships), not their
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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    Music in My Heart replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It really depends on the specific institution. In many cases, the answer is a definitive "NO." It turns out, for some odd reason, that many nurses consider the training with the least formalized...
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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

    Music in My Heart replied to arciedee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think the admissions director at USF is feeding you a line of self-serving
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    Retired nurses displacing new grads?

    Music in My Heart replied to lmnop's topic in California Nursing

    So is speeding but it (also) happens
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    OH, My Aching Feet...

    Music in My Heart replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    I'd suggest that you get a pair of Vibram 5-fingers or other similar type of footwear and then begin a regular program of walking and very light running. I predict that you will see a dramatic...
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    considering RN as career move, fears/concerns/questions

    Music in My Heart replied to elljayo's topic in General Students

    Let me address the question you originally asked. When I started nursing school I was a bit squeamish about certain things. To a degree, I still am although I've become acclimated. Mostly how I cope...
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    Wondering if I should change to nursing

    Music in My Heart replied to faint.perfection's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, the nursing classes are not nearly as rigorous as science classes. However, they do entail a substantial amount of composition so if your writing skills aren't decent, you will find it...
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    Wondering if I should change to nursing

    Music in My Heart replied to faint.perfection's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Based on what, exactly? Have you noticed what's happening with inflation over the last 6-12 months? Are you aware of how severe is the problem with unemployment (not the *official* number which only...
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    Wondering if I should change to nursing

    Music in My Heart replied to faint.perfection's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Quite untrue, these days, especially in California. Perhaps better stated, "right out of school you *might* get a
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    Doing a favor vs. being an RN

    Music in My Heart replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I see a lot of responses like, "no, I wouldn't do it" because you wouldn't "ask your friend who was a plumber to fix your drain." These, to me, are part of what's going so wrong in our country -- the...
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    Lawyer to Nurse

    Music in My Heart replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    In short, it depends on the legislature in each state. Some states are willing to allow NPs to practice independently, others are
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    Looking to move to a different state, but where?

    Music in My Heart replied to JEP2011's topic in Nursing Career

    California is one of the most competitive job markets in the country. New grads do get hired but the majority do
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    Wearing trousers instead of scrub pants

    Music in My Heart replied to KJStarling's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear cargo pants that I bought at Costco. Much better fabric, better pockets, and have belt loops... Oh, and only
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    giving report

    Music in My Heart replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    With anything that really matters, I'd just as soon read the information myself rather than rely on a game "telephone" to communicate things.The chart and kardex are much more reliable than any nurse...
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    Changes After an Offer Letter Was Signed

    Music in My Heart replied to ScwwcS's topic in General Nursing

    Yahoo!!Hope it works out the way that you want it to. And there's where you're confused -- there is NO NURSING SHORTAGE - nada, never really was, never really will be. Do what you think is best, of...
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    Changes After an Offer Letter Was Signed

    Music in My Heart replied to ScwwcS's topic in General Nursing

    There you go... you have one open door, and while it's not perfect, it's pretty dang good from where I sit.Be grateful that you have an employer who's willing to invest in you by running you through...