I have a lot of experience-ICU, ltac, dialysis, home health, neuro step down etc. I don't like being a nurse. Honestly, I should have shadowed 7 years ago before deciding to enter the profession. I find my coworkers extremely draining. The constant g...
I currently work in a dialysis nurse clinic. I am struggling with finding myself in this position. I did not receive the best training from the CHT (attitude issue) so I am still anxious with sticking fistulas and grafts. The charge nurse keeps on as...
The hospital I interviewed at had joint commission that day. The manager seemed very pre-occupied. I was nervous, she left pretty quickly after meeting me, and I failed to ask when I should follow up. It has been a week. I am not certain the manager ...
Are there any master's programs you would recommend with a good job outlook.
Many of my friends in my unit obtained an FNP and are still looking for a job 8 months post graduation and they are amazing, experienced (4+ years) nurses.
I don'...
I was recently accepted into TWU NP school in Houston. My advisor has been sort of disorganized and unclear in regards to finding clinicals/preceptors. Does anyone have any experience with TWU's NP school? Would you recommend this program or would yo...
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I have 2-3 years of ICU nursing experience. I was considering taking a CVICU position before applying to CRNA school next year. I have neuro, medical, and surgical ICU experience. I would have to switch hospitals because my hospital does no...
I shadowed a CRNA for 12 hours at a large hospital. It did not seem that hard of a job. I keep on reading posts about nurses that loved working in ICU also similarly love being a CRNA.
However, I personally hate working as an ICU nurse for the ...
Thank you for your detailed insight into both professions. I appreciate the different perspectives. I did not consider how long residency would be for primary care and the pay afterwards would not be worth the extra education.
After reading bo...
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I am looking into UTMB galveston now, since they offer clinicals if you are willing to drive. I am also looking into PA schools with a few prerequisites.
I applied to UT Health Science Center Houston FNP program. Does anyone have experience with finding preceptors for this program? UT Health claims they provide a list of possible clinical sites associated with the school. Thanks for your advice! "Cli...
I am deciding whether to take a position in an ICU. It is a large hospital in a rural setting. I really do not want to care for COVID-19 patients without proper PPE. So in summary, has any nurse personally experienced COVID-19? Would you recommend...