ML1376

ML1376 has 8 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Carson-Newman for FNP Certification

   ML1376 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hello there. I've been an RN for 5 years. I have my BSN and got an MSN in Nursing Informatics from WGU. Many FNP programs don't accept WGU credits due to their "pass/fail" system. Carson-Newman says...

2. We Did Not Sign Up For This

   ML1376 replied to allnurses's topic in Disaster Preparation

   “We chalked that up to she is more important than us........in her eyes.” So wanting to protect herself and loved ones by not wanting to work in an environment where...

3. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

   ML1376 replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Well, as an update, they didn't allow FMLA, but I took an unpaid LOA until the end of May. My manager emailed about the upcoming schedule and what my availability is. I've been in regular...

4. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

   ML1376 replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I haven't been there since the end of March, but at that point, it was surgical masks only for covid rule outs, with test results taking 4-6 days to come back. Only if pt was having aersolizing...

5. To be a coward, or to be a fool?

   ML1376 replied to MsJenn_The_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   And you shouldn’t be posting with that bs. Whoever is to blame, RN’s should not have to put their lives on the line, every 12 hour shift, every week for an indeterminate amount time. Included in...

6. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

   ML1376 replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Yeah. Was just getting an update from 2 on the ICU status today. It’s pretty bleak. But I understand. Looking at different opportunities I can

7. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

   ML1376 replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thank you everyone for the much needed and insightful feedback. Let me change the point of view.. from the teams perspective. if you had a co-worker abruptly put two weeks in, A teammate with...

8. Another Quitter

   ML1376 replied to BlessYourHeartt's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Beautifully

9. This is really taking a toll on me...#Vent

   ML1376 replied to Alexa Weaver's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Losing "friends" because of it? I question that title, no offense. Nursing friends/co-workers or ones who have no idea what it's like and are judging simply for the sake of it? Either way, If they...

10. Another Quitter

    ML1376 replied to BlessYourHeartt's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can definitely relate.. not so much on the kids factor, but the overall dilemma, as I believe all of us on here can. And to see how it is currently being bungled and completely mismanaged from the...

11. To be a coward, or to be a fool?

    ML1376 replied to MsJenn_The_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Please contact a health care

12. New grad RN - feeling alone and lost at sea

    ML1376 replied to covidletmebeanurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hello there.. I just wanted to reach out to you. I have to say, my heart breaks after reading that. Regarding work, are you in a high risk group and if so, can you do FMLA? Do you have any money saved...

13. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    ML1376 replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for pointing that out. Something I meant to include in my last reply but got caught up with everything else haha. But it's sad and true nonetheless. And when that happens, nurses from far...

14. Risk of Catching Covid as an HCW Might Be Lower Than You Think

    ML1376 replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One study, in one journal, that involved one instance of exposure. Not convinced just

15. Am I a coward for going on FMLA due to COVID?

    ML1376 replied to ML1376's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At first your point hit me. But I then gave your comparison some thought and here’s my take. Sorry.. this is going to be long.. Parkland vs. Covid? Apples to oranges. Parkland was a one-time...