danielle2000

danielle2000 MSN, RN

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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...

  16. I hate nursing

    danielle2000 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    I was a LVN for 4 years and realized the limited opportunities I was dealt with. Instead of growing more frustrated and depressed I went to RN school. I worked in the NICU which gave me a sense of...

  17. "Eat their young"

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

    Girlfriend, with this profession you have to have tough skin. Remember RNs are not born they are created with years of experiences and with those experiences mistakes will be made. How you handle...

  18. Need advice............

    danielle2000 replied to micstn's topic in General Nursing

    You are as old as you limit yourself. Why are you so worried about those nurses? Do you and pursue what you want. You have much over them, which is experience. I am 49 years old and have seen many...

  19. Any NPs start from LPN?

    danielle2000 replied to BabyFood26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My LVN is the crux of my foundation in nursing. My LVN curriculum was hard. Not only were we exposed to a lot we learning out of a RN nursing book. Afterwards I went to Santa Monica College to pursue...

  20. What do NP's wear

    danielle2000 replied to FutureNP111315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it really depends on the culture of your setting. White lab coat is the standard. I hate to dress up I prefer comfy slacks comfortable shoes and a pretty top or just plain ole dark blue...

  21. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    danielle2000 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    As much as I love my NICU babies, when I am off work I do not think about anybody or thing. My days off are for me to enjoy. When I go back to work I give my best to my patients. Nursing is caring...

  22. Why I'm leaving nursing

    danielle2000 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Most of us know what we are signing up for when we become nurses. I agree 1000%. When patients lash out for whatever reason I do not take it personally it is usually some underline problem that has...

  23. Looking for Guidance on Mistake

    danielle2000 replied to katie115's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You were thinking of your patient which to me is far more important than some status. As we strive to do what is best in our facilities there is always an exception. As you grow in the NICU it will...

  24. Am I able to get a raise once I get my BSN?

    danielle2000 replied to nightflower's topic in General Nursing

    It varies from company to company. Many hospitals want BSN nurses to look good for their MAGNET status but unfortunately for the nurse you are not compensated well at all for your

  25. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

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

    True, I see your point. Lowering the standards for admission can cause a problem. Overall, I think NP schools have to make it where they are responsible for students to have good preceptors and not...