Medic2RN72 BSN, RN, EMT-P

Medic2RN72 has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-P and specializes in ED & Critical Care CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CFRN, CTRN.

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   Have you ever been bullied by someone who had seniority over you?

   Medic2RN72 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

   Naw, I'm not the "get bullied" type. I came into nursing with vast medical experience, plus being a veteran, so I have a very low tolerance for stupid people LOL. I've seen others, like new grads, go...
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   I was recently fired from my job and don't know where to go from here

   Medic2RN72 replied to bluescoop's topic in Nursing Career

   I was fired from a nursing job. I submitted a 30 letter of resignation because I got another nursing job. I was going from ED to Case Management at another system. On the 2nd to my last shift, one of...
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   Failed nursing school; how to take nursing exams?

   Medic2RN72 replied to Caffeinebean's topic in General Nursing

   It's hard to answer because resources may not be your issue. You didn't give enough info on WHY you're failing. There are MANY resources and NCLEX preps. I used Saunders NCLEX Review guide, UWorld,...
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   A few questions about the nurse career

   Medic2RN72 replied to rumeli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   1. A typical day in the ED is crazy. It also depends on what level of trauma center you are working (1-4). But usually, we have a meeting 10 minutes before your shift starts to get your pt assignment...
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   Medication Error

   Medic2RN72 replied to Flintstones's topic in Pediatric

   It happens. I've made med errors as an army medic, paramedic, and nurse. You will in your career, that's part of the job. You are more prone to errors in fast-paced environments, especially when...
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   Abandonment?

   Medic2RN72 replied to Fed up nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Everyone has their "opinion" but your STATE Nurse Practice Act defines abandonment. The language is clear in your practice act, just look it up. Just showing up, punching the time clock, the deciding...
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   How do you deal with not being appreciated at work?

   Medic2RN72 replied to willoughby2024's topic in General Nursing

   Red Flags! I would cancel that contract. If you have an assignment on your FIRST day, and no orientation, it's not safe. Keep in mind, that when you take an assignment, you take responsibility for...
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   Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

   Medic2RN72 replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

   I live and work here in the Raleigh area. There are 3 major systems in the Raleigh area. Wakemed, UNC, and Duke. I've worked at all 3 and am now on my 2nd rotation with Duke. The systems here are...
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   struggling at work as new grad

   Medic2RN72 replied to dublin02's topic in General Nursing

   From experience, finding "your fit" may take a while! Don't be afraid to move from area to area. There are so many areas in nursing from outpatient to inpatient. You will KNOW when you have found your...
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    New NP Grad Quitting after 1 month

    Medic2RN72 replied to chowes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's a "job". It's not your family or your life. There are more jobs and places of employment. You're disrespecting yourself working for a system that doesn't respect you. Find a place that will have...
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    Passed CCRN Today!

    Medic2RN72 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Today, I took the CCRN-Adult. I followed the general information that everyone has discussed here. I will share my plan. I studied over a month and a half in this order. Materials: Barron's book....
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    Nursing mixed Emotions

    Medic2RN72 replied to Hannah. H's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want to be a nurse, go to school and get your RN. Nursing isn't all about bedside, working 12 hr shifts etc. Nursing has many aspects: School Nursing, Advance Practice Nursing, Case Management,...
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    ADN Program worth it?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Julia N.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Community college ADN then bridge to
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    Pre Nursing Student Desperate for Advice

    Medic2RN72 replied to nurse200003's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are other routes to nursing. If you finish a bachelor's degree, you can try ABSN (less competitive) in some areas. Try an ADN, some are less competitive than a university. My point is that even...
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    Advice on next step on Nursing Journey?

    Medic2RN72 replied to FutureNurseSL90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I couple of things to consider. I know this area well because I WAS you. FIRST, don't make your decision based on a timetable! No matter how long it takes to become an RN, once you're done, you're...