danielle2000

danielle2000 MSN, RN

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  1. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

    Well who died and made Allina the gold standard? Uh, there are many opportunities for NPs believe me I would not be discourage finding employment. This elitist mentality is why this profession never...
  2. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    Shoot! You have learned in the short time that bedside is an essence sucking entity that can only be cured by doing something else. I have worked in the NICU for 16 years. I love the patients and...
  3. Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

    I love instructors like this. Their words never leave
  4. Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

    My clinical instructor for my RN program gave me the best advice ever. I was struggling a little bit but she said to me, "LaTeshia, keep your eyes on the prize. You are bright and you will make it.! I...
  5. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    Some people get stuck on initials and assume that makes them superior. While achieving a doctorate in any field takes dedication and perseverance it does not take a doctorate level person to have...
  6. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    Uh No!!! Why should anyone modify their hair to appease anyone? If your hair is neat free of nits and bugs why??? I am a registered with dread locs and never fathom covering what grows out of my scalp...
  7. It's time to vent!!!

    I know the first thing she should have listened to you if your symptoms were not improving by the allotted time then it may bacterial. Jeez! Every patient is different can't assume all the
  8. Unfortunately, that seems to be norm for most NP schools. I am attending a school that has placed this stressful burden on the student. Like we do not have other things to contend with. What is really...
  9. Lied to in Interview

    When an employer lies that gives me the impression they are contradicting and not worthy. Being that I do not believe in loyalty to any establishment only to the clients I serve I understand that as...
  10. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    I think the problem is not being able to make the transition from bedside wage to NP wage!!! As a RN on the floor you know you earn every penny stomping that pavement, only to come home tired and...
  11. How to handle rude doctor

    I had a doctor yell at me on the phone because I was clarifying an order HE wrote. He said to me, "Why are you calling me? Why don't you call the pharmacist? I threw it back at his rude ass and said,...
  12. "On my last leg"

    There is nothing wrong being true to yourself! When I did my rotation in an Intensive care unit I knew right away that is not where I am going to be. I currently work in the NICU! I love it. I am...
  13. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    Oh hell no!!!! Report her!!! She is so inappropriate!!! Threatening you because you are not going to work extra? I would quit. I had an issue working in LTC. I was the charge nurse and I was stuck...
  14. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    Oh hell no!!!! Report her!!! She is so inappropriate!!! Threatening you because you are not going to work extra? I would quit. I had an issue working in LTC. I was the charge nurse and I was stuck...
  15. Quitting without a notice

    I say if you are definitely not going to return to that employer, quit! I have resigned from one of my jobs and was hired years later because I did leave on good terms. You have to do what is in the...
  16. Lost my NP job Friday

    Have you ever considered doing locum tenens? It is like filling in a temporary role for 3 to 6 months. There are companies that will place you where you want to go. This can give you a breather until...
  17. Got let go after 6 wks orientation

    AAah thank you!!! I was like good
  18. What is your biggest struggle

    Honestly, the only thing I worry about is will I be proficient enough? So much I have learned yet I can't seem to cram it all in my brain. You can only read so much, lol! I know the job market is...
  19. Got let go after 6 wks orientation

    You never let anybody or an in frastructure dictate your future as to what you will be!!! If your desire is to be a Labor & Delivery nurse you do it!!!! If burn a bridge believe me its...
  20. West Coast University January 2016

    Well I am sure this school is great but they should let the students know that if they are going to pursue a MSN or phD through financial aid they will not be eligible because they would have mixed...
  21. Difficult Orientee

    Be constructive and fair. By what you describe maybe ICU isn't for
  22. That is insane!!! I guess with my no nonsense mind I would have handed my 2 week resignation. I can't stand
  23. Got let go after 6 wks orientation

    Thank you very much
  24. Can an APRN practice as an RN

    In California they state that NP's scope does not go beyond a RN but has specialized training with standardized procedures etc. So with that being said how would that be an issue. If you work on the...
  25. Full time or Casual

    I say when starting out as a new grad nurse no! I would get all the experience and stay a breadth of current trends in your are of practice like getting certified and attending workshops or seminars....