marilynmom

marilynmom LPN, NP

Adolescent Psych, PICU

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  1. Juvenile sexual offenders

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks! That is great advice! You make a lot of good points.... This type of nursing is just so new to me and I'm not sure how to "be" with these

  2. New Grad as an ICU nurse?

    marilynmom replied to brimccuist's topic in General Nursing

    I started in ICU as a new grad and I'm glad I did, it gave me great skills and I learned to think fast, etc. It really really depends on the unit you will be working on.....some units love new grads...

  3. Juvenile sexual offenders

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks and I think I will take your advice and start out more "stern" than friendly. I really want to establish myself as a professional, not be buddy buddy with them. That is one of the biggest...

  4. Worked Telemetry/ for 1 year, now to the ER or Cardiac ICU? Give me input please...

    marilynmom replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you think you would get bored doing nothing but cardiac ICU? I know I would and I know a lot of bored CCU nurses as well (some *love* it, but some find it same ole same ole after a year or two). I...

  5. How's the Economy for RN's?

    marilynmom replied to vetiver's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in the south and there are plenty of nursing jobs here :) In fact I just got a new job and am making more money and have better hours. My husband also just got a new job (he is a police...

  6. Nurses & their children..

    marilynmom replied to jellybean321's topic in General Nursing

    If your a working mom, your going to miss stuff. It has nothing to do with being a nurse, but any working mother is making sacrifices. For me, this is one of the reasons I work nights, I work while...

  7. Nursing 8-5?

    marilynmom replied to OKJen's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'm going to 8 hour shifts now-- so far I like them. I was doing three 12's a week and liked that fine, you get more days off, but working 12's can be exhausting and suck up your whole day with work....

  8. Does Anyone Hire New Grads?

    marilynmom replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Psychiatric

    Even if they say experience required I would apply anyways!! At least put in some applications and go from there, it can't hurt any right? If you just can't get hire go somewhere for 6 months to get...

  9. Juvenile sexual offenders

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks! I did end up accepting the psych position after some thought and have been in hospital orientation all week. Next week I think I have a 2 day psych nursing orientation. A lot of these...

  10. Conflicting thoughts about nursing-just had to let it out

    marilynmom replied to jco2's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been the ONE person in my whole family that didn't panic and I never really got stressed about much in life UNTIL I became an RN. Being an RN is THE most stressful thing in my life....

  11. So is this economy hurting anyone else??????

    marilynmom replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    No it's not hurting me or the area I live at much as far as employment in hospitals go. Still plenty of RN jobs, new units opening, etc. I recently got a new RN job with no problem and with more...

  12. What can you do with a masters in nursing?

    marilynmom posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    What all can you do with a masters in nursing? I know teaching? Anything else? For those in masters (not NP) programs, what are your goals when you graduate? Thanks! I'm just considering my

  13. What are the differences between an ADN and a BSN?

    marilynmom replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well that is an interesting way you put it. I'm a BSN nurse, maybe your right. I'll have to think about it. Interesting perspective! I am a REALLY good problem solver, I'm the type that can stand...

  14. 6 mos. now, ready to give it up!

    marilynmom replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Look for something else! I was able to easily find another job, but I guess that depends on the economy where your at and stuff. There are no hiring freezes or anything like that around here. I...

  15. Will most hospitals hire a person with a bachelors dgree before a person with an ADN.

    marilynmom replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Most? No. Some? Yes Some of the magnet seeking hospitals will hire BSN over ADN just so they can get their stats up to par. I know my old hospital was doing that. For my new job interview the nurse...

  16. What are the differences between an ADN and a BSN?

    marilynmom replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I find that all very hard to believe

  17. Do you think this is true about ADN and BSN nurses?

    marilynmom replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not true at all. Maybe a long time ago that was true, but not anymore. All the new nurses I work with (ADN and BSN) are basically the same-- nursing is learned on the job when YOU are the RN, not in...

  18. One year into nursing and I'm burned out already!

    marilynmom replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked on the unit I'm in now for a year and a half and I'm burned out too. I just decided that was enough of the stress and anxiety and I went and found a less stressful and better paying...

  19. I cannot do this job anymore!

    marilynmom replied to superwifenursewoman's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is a big difference in being depressed, and just hating your job. I have had jobs that I hated with a passion, and having a job that sucks can really ruin your life---that doesn't mean...

  20. I cannot do this job anymore!

    marilynmom replied to superwifenursewoman's topic in General Nursing

    You need to find something else fast. I completely understand except you have been doing it a lot longer than I have. I am sick of the hospital and don't plan on going back. I've been a RN for 7...

  21. Was anyone poor before becoming a nurse?

    marilynmom replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in your shoes :) We were poor living off about $20K a year with 2 young kids, one old car that would die every time you came to a stop sign or red light, barely getting buy, having to pawn...

  22. Juvenile sexual offenders

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Psychiatric

    I've decided to stay with the PICU and not take this

  23. NCLEX-RN review book suggestion?

    marilynmom replied to AnnaC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Saunders is all you truly need. That is all I used and I passed first try with 75 questions. I used the CD that came with the book, did about 50-100 Q's a day and read every rationale. It's all you...

  24. RNs eat their young... Not at my unit

    marilynmom replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    I work on an absolutely wonderful unit as well! If it wasn't for my coworkers I wouldn't still be at my job. We truly have each others backs and it's fantastic :) I am thankful everyday to work...

  25. Juvenile sexual offeners

    marilynmom posted a topic in Psychiatric

    opps dbl post can someone remove