Grande_latte04

Grande_latte04

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  1. Endorsing from Idaho with ABSN?

    Grande_latte04 replied to ScubaRN26's topic in California Nursing

    I did an ABSN in Florida, sat for my boards in the Northeast and then endorsed into

  2. RN looking to do OR nursing

    Grande_latte04 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I've had a cool career so far. I started in long term care (which I loved) but military had me move. I moved to a big city and did urgent care. Also loved it. But then pregnancy 1 and covid had me out...

  3. Treatment of Nursing Students

    Grande_latte04 replied to KrisNicoleE's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Throwing my two cents into this conversation. Personally, I don't mind students and precepting. But I do have a problem with not being compensated for the extra time and effort I have to put...

  4. Why do so many nurses work multiple jobs?

    Grande_latte04 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I work two jobs- one in acute care adult med surge. I hate it but im learning so much and getting great experience. The other I love in subacute pediatrics. I want to be an NP eventually but need the...

  5. National University FNP Program

    Grande_latte04 replied to rapids123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It’s local and my work has a discount with their masters and NP programs. Also, my dad went there many years

  6. National University FNP Program

    Grande_latte04 replied to rapids123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn’t. I do intent to apply, but I had another baby so it’s been crazy with three under

  7. Pros and Cons of the Abundance of Online Health Information: When Knowing Too Much is Just Too Much

    Grande_latte04 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Remember back in nursing school when our pathophysiology teacher told us all: "At the end of this class, you will all have convinced yourself you have at least one of the diseases we have talked...

  8. Very torn over what I should do.

    Grande_latte04 posted a topic in General Specialties

    I have been a nurse for three years. I have worked a few different specialties. As a float nurse for a community hospital I did pediatric outpatient, urgent care, adult outpatient. I worked an adult...

  9. Very torn over what I should do.

    Grande_latte04 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Specialties

    Thanks for the insight. I do appreciate it. I have narrowed it down a little- at least to the point that I will not be staying at my current job. The pay cut (no differentials) is just too drastic...

  10. Being Sued / Losing License

    Grande_latte04 replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have been a nurse 3 years. I have known one nurse that lost her license for serious diversion. I know one nurse who would have lost her license for serious diversion had she not passed away from...

  11. National University FNP Program

    Grande_latte04 replied to rapids123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn't end up applying. We ended up having another baby and it just wasnt in the cards at the moment.. It is still a dream of

  12. What to do about issues with coworkers

    Grande_latte04 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have come to this forum a lot for advice, and I am very grateful for all of the advice and insight I have received over the years: from being a prenursing student, nursing student, new nurse,...

  13. National University FNP Program

    Grande_latte04 replied to rapids123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Following. Am going to apply for next application

  14. Help Me Decide Based On Your Experience

    Grande_latte04 replied to MomWifeNurseStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I would do the tele job if your goal is to go back to school. That’s an incredible stepping stone. And one I do not see can be as easily accomplished by the other two options. I would do...

  15. Was I in the Right Here?

    Grande_latte04 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I’ve been a nurse for 2 years. I generally think I’m a pretty decent bedside nurse. I’m thorough, I work hard and I care tremendously about people and their health. Lately I’ve been burning...

  16. Was I in the Right Here?

    Grande_latte04 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    I wish there had been security or an available charge nurse but unfortunately neither were available-1) we do not have security 2) charge nurse was busy with other

  17. Was I in the Right Here?

    Grande_latte04 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    After reading comments from others and being in the situation myself, I disagree. The “delay of care” was well within reason given the patient load I had and given n my safety was in jeopardy. Yes...

  18. Was I in the Right Here?

    Grande_latte04 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    Really? So my safety is of no

  19. Was I in the Right Here?

    Grande_latte04 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    @JKL33 I think when I saw burnt out I mean fed up with my current position. Not to complain about my job…. But because you asked… I feel fed up with the constant understaffing, feeling like I can...

  20. Not really a collective bargain question but didn't know where to put this question

    Grande_latte04 posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    So I got a job offer. It is definitely not the job of my dreams, but hey its a job and I have been thinking about taking it while looking for something more desirable. And since I am moving to a new...

  21. Question about patient abandonment

    Grande_latte04 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I started a new job last month in long term accute care. I like it pretty much. I like my coworkers pretty much, hours are good, most days I enjoy it. The other night I was charge nurse. When I went...

  22. I need help. Do I need a new job?

    Grande_latte04 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been an RN for almost 2 years. I worked at a SNF, outpatient and mental health and am now working in corrections. I am feeling hopeless and angry about my current job. I have only been working at...

  23. I need help. Do I need a new job?

    Grande_latte04 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    @TriciaJ I genuinely feel like I am efficent. It is very difficult to pass to 4 floors of inmates in three hours. Which is why many of the nurses would go at 6pm to start med pass, knowing that it...

  24. I need help. Do I need a new job?

    Grande_latte04 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    I should have listened to you all. Went into work tonight and traveler charge nurse was in charge. She spent the entire afternoon gossiping about me. At one point another nurse told her... you know...

  25. I need help. Do I need a new job?

    Grande_latte04 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    I called out yesterday because my mental health just couldnt take it. The head charge nurse called me at home and apologized for how I have been treated. Both of the nurses that I spoke about in the...