MF1679

MF1679 has 24 years experience and specializes in Operating Room , Home Care Nurse , Nurse Educator.

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1. Phasing Out ADN?

   MF1679 replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

   I'm responding on the Post not others comments ! .... As a RN who started in my speciality with a certificate . Then Obtained LPN-RN-BSN . From the 90s this ADN/ ASN phased out has been going since...

2. Operating Room nurses in New York

   MF1679 replied to chowchow1's topic in New York Nursing

   Hello , I Scrub and Circulate. But I'm currently a Manager. So only if we are extremely short staffed. Which rare these days . I were a CST prior to Nursing so this helped me . Hospitals are teaching...

3. MSN Nursing Education - Worth it?

   MF1679 replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I'm currently in Capella's MSN in Education program now ! I guess Regions and type of facilities makes a difference with pay etc . But I know after Covid . Nurse Educators got a boost in pay. I'm in...

4. Should Hospitals Rehire LPNs/LVNs?

   MF1679 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I started in this field as a Porter . Made my way up to BSN. Each step which included a certificate in my specialty-LPN-RN- BSN. Now working on MS in HIT. Also had a BS in another Major! I worked...

5. ASN, Hospital Setting

   MF1679 replied to bluedreamerstu's topic in General Nursing

   I were hired in NYC at a Top rated Hospital with ADN. But I had a specialty. Which I still work in as an RN. But I had to sign a contract to have BSN(I were already in a program upon hire) in 3 years...

6. What's the biggest difference between a scrub and circulating RN?

   MF1679 replied to mountainhike1999's topic in Operating Room

   I became an RN . Who were a Certified Surgical Tech . I’m utilized a lot . For the latter. Here in NYC and surrounding areas. Tri-state as well. It’s a plus when we can . Now RNs without the...

7. What's the biggest difference between a scrub and circulating RN?

   MF1679 replied to mountainhike1999's topic in Operating Room

   I have been Scrubbing for 20 years. I became an RN two years ago ! Scrub role . As you know now . We are at the sterile field. You would have to know the instruments, the steps of each surgery. To...

8. Aspiring Educator

   MF1679 replied to LeChien's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

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9. NCLEX "results on hold" - shut off at 75, with 33 SATA!

   MF1679 replied to mwildcat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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10. MSN Nursing Education - Worth it?

    MF1679 replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    ✅??This is the reason I appreciate this Networking website .Dedicated to us. Thank you very much for your knowledge and advice. Stay safe and

11. MSN Nursing Education - Worth it?

    MF1679 replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Where will I find one ? Google huh! And thank you for the advice

12. MSN Nursing Education - Worth it?

    MF1679 replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I’ve taught already. As a Surgical Tech clinal instructor. It was great ! I loved it. I’m passionate about

13. Aspiring Educator

    MF1679 replied to LeChien's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    @ Rose_Queen I’m and OR Nurse as well! And where you are is my exact goal! Amen to you ! And your accomplishments. I plan to get a MSN in education. To do exactly what your doing. The comments on...

14. RN to BSN To MSN or RN to MSN

    MF1679 replied to isisha's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To answer your question. Go RN - BSN -MSN. Or get into a BSN program then MSN. I have a BA. As well as ADN . Was offered To go into MSN program after the first 4 classes in My current BSN program. I...

15. MSN Nursing Education - Worth it?

    MF1679 replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Upon reading all the post! I am reluctant to get a MSN in Education. It’s very informative and real. To know what’s the prospect for job opportunities. As well as how we are treated in the Nursing...