danielle2000 MSN, RN

danielle2000 has 1 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Family Practice.

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1. First NP Job and unhappy...What to do?

   danielle2000 replied to TCUgirl15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Unfortunately, it is so true. You get dropped and you are expected to keep running. My first job was like this. I get in the clinic, no back up no resource other than my books I have lugged through my...

2. Should a new grad RN?....

   danielle2000 replied to MoserK's topic in General Nursing

   Med/Surg is the fundamentals to all nursing. No matter what area you work, Med/surgical problems will arise. I say it depends on the nurse. I never worked Med/surg I started in the NICU but I am a...

3. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

   danielle2000 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

   Wishing you the very best in your new chapter. It takes courage to admit your done but most of all you found another niche.

4. What age is "too old" to switch from RN to APRN?

   danielle2000 replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

   I am 49 years old graduated last year in October. I feel you are never too old to do anything unless you limit yourself. I have worked as a LVN for 4 years and as a RN staff in the NICU for 16 years....

5. $29/hr--why am I still in this job!?

   danielle2000 replied to ndnursepract's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Wow, know your

6. To all current NP's. What drove you to become one? Advice? Etc?

   danielle2000 replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   First off, do not refer yourself as a nobody. It is clear you have your sites on pursuing goals in this profession. When I was 26 I started school with just English and math. I did not know what I...

7. 5 Tips When You are Floated to Another Unit

   danielle2000 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Nursing Career

   Great advice, but I cannot stand floating I cringe at the thought of doing it. So I no longer work on the floor.

8. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

   danielle2000 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

   So now we have to tip toe around getting pain relief for our patients? Why did the physician simply wrote an alternative for increased pain? I would call I do not care about a MD being grumpy. You...

9. Why Do Nurses Quit?

   danielle2000 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I get it why so many nurses are running to the hills. Misery, lack of adequate pay, and being treated like a servant than a professional. Nursing have so much power, but will not use to facilitate...

10. Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    danielle2000 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Perception is not always the reality. I have been a RN for 16 years and notice the gradual degradation of our practice as nurses. As a NP I feel empowered and making an impact on what I do for my...

11. Have you ever met someone who regretted getting their NP?

    danielle2000 replied to Cola89's topic in Advanced Practice

    Wow, see that is one situation I do not want to be put in. To be at some facilities mercy or have them dictate what they are going to pay me. I am a NICU nurse and have been asked why I do not pursue...

12. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    danielle2000 replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wish factor! I would have checked his behind and kept it

13. I hate my job!

    danielle2000 replied to RNlooking4freedom's topic in General Nursing

    The saving grace in this profession is the dynamics. I truly feel your frustration I too had been where you are. For me, it was dealing with bureaucracy of acute care facilities with their unrealistic...

14. How to handle being belittled by superior?

    danielle2000 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Never accept rude behavior!!!! I do not know why people feel others should get a pass for being nasty. If you are in a leadership role you definitely have a bigger responsibility in being professional...

15. Colleagues who hate patients

    danielle2000 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly, it is not the patients that get me irritated. Because I realize after a while you can't let their problems become your burden. You can give the best care and teach. At the end of the day...