The Seasoned Nurse BSN, RN

The Seasoned Nurse has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Trauma ICU.

Latest Activity

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   The Role of Nurses in Country-Wide Vaccine Education

   The Seasoned Nurse replied to Dr. Stephen Ferrara's topic in COVID

   Thank you for this! Nurses have to be the example and educate with science rather than conspiracy.
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   Promising Smoking Cessation Option: Brain Stimulator Now Approved

   The Seasoned Nurse replied to J.Adderton's topic in Headlines

   This is fascinating! I’m interested in learning about the long-term effects of this treatment. If the individual smokes a cigarette in the future, will they fall right back into their old habits? Will there be side effects not currently known? So muc...
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   Looking for advice

   The Seasoned Nurse replied to Jo89's topic in General Nursing

   The bridge program will give you time to master your bedside skills. Too many nurses go into NP school too quickly causing the profession to become diluted. The schools only have one motivation: to make money. They will push you into programs you are...
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   Strange Question

   The Seasoned Nurse replied to dreamriderRN's topic in General Specialties

   That sounds unconventional but I like it. A nurse in an infusion clinic must be good at starting IVs. Remember to grab a warm compress and allow the alcohol to dry entirely. They may be watching to see you following protocols. Good luck!
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   It's Time to Tell the World about ICU Nursing

   The Seasoned Nurse replied to MICURN6339's topic in MICU

   I agree that working in the unit fosters greater collaboration between nurses and physicians. Good communication between providers and nurses is crucial to providing excellent care to our patients. This interdisciplinary partnership needs to be appli...
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   RN ADN

   The Seasoned Nurse replied to Rayacj's topic in General Nursing

   This part of your response is very much on point. I am concerned that accepting everyone into Nurse Practitioner programs with little discernment dilutes the profession. Significant experience should be a minimum requirement before acceptance into an...
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   Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

   The Seasoned Nurse replied to NewRN'16's topic in COVID

   Me too. It’s just a vaccine at the end of the day. A vaccine with a lot of hype, but still just a vaccine.
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   Leading in the Time of COVID Requires Vision, Empathy and Engagement

   The Seasoned Nurse replied to CCMC's topic in Case Management

   I loved the part about communication. I’m a firm believer that good communication can solve most of the world’s problems. It starts with listening to each other and speaking respectfully. Good leaders are humble and lead by example. Thank you for a g...
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   Covid Vaccines

   The Seasoned Nurse replied to SansNom's topic in COVID

   I’m afraid there will be a significant number of people who will not take it because 1. COVID conspiracies and 2. Vaccine conspiracies are creating a perfect storm of mistrust. Nurses on the frontlines need all of the accurate i...
10. 

    Help me choose between 2 great job offers

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to hkrocks123's topic in Career Support

    Wow you have a difficult choice to make. What is your long-term goal? If you want to save money now to achieve future goals (homeownership, travel, etc), job #1 may be your best option. You will be making more money and saving more by living with you...
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    NP Student, highly wanting to do med school?

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to FamNP123's topic in NP Students

    It sounds like medical school is what you really want to do. I say go for it. Your experience as a nurse will make you a stronger physician. Your awareness of the nurse workflow and what they actually do at the bedside will help you when crafting tre...
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    Meltdown at Work and Feel like a Failure

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    You are not at all a failure! Like Nurse Beth said, you passed your boards and succeeded in becoming a nurse. You’re doing it! Give yourself credit! I hear a lot of negative self-talk and I can tell you from personal experience that your inner d...
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    If I Were A Student Today: Four Pieces of Advice

    The Seasoned Nurse posted a topic in General Students

    After five years at the bedside working in a Trauma ICU, I look back fondly on my time in nursing school. I recall walking into the Trauma Unit as a practicum student, listening to report on a young gunshot wound patient, and feeling terrified. Model...
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    Please Read: Fired from first nursing job

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to newRN109's topic in General Nursing

    In the long run, this is a minor setback. Like others have said, apply to various positions and see what fits. There is life after being fired. When you interview again, carefully articulate that the residency program wasn’t a good fit and you’ve lea...
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    New grad, got the ICU! TIPS?!!

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to nikki1018's topic in Critical

    I agree that asking questions and getting involved with the most critical patients is very important early on. I also encourage you to read the physician notes on your patients daily. The MD notes provide a broad, big picture overview of the patient’...