danielle2000 MSN, RN

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 clinical rotation. It almost feels as if I am bei...

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 self learner. I research and read a lot.

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

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. I grew dissatisfied how our profession has been wa...

Wow, know your worth!!!!

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 wanted to do, until someone told me about being a LVN...

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

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 should have given more than just Tylenol. With all th...

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 change. If every nurse walked off the floor hospitals...

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 patients. Now, with every profession there are some ir...

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 being a NNP! That is the reason you have mentioned...

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

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 expectations and lack of good incentives. More cu...

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 and not come off like some bulldog. You can own a...

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 they will make their decision. Its the back biting tr...

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 empowerment. I felt as if was making an impact. As y...

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 mistakes is what clearly defines your character. Perso...

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 young nurses come across my path, but it does not int...

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 my ADN in June 1999and became a licensed RN in 20...

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 scrubs pressed neatly creased. During my OB rotation I ...

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 profession and sometimes you have to stand back or yo...

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 not been resolved. For the most part it is the pati...

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 become more clear.

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 endeavor.

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 place that burden on the student.