featherzRN

featherzRN MSN

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  1. What certifications are out there for CLINIC RNs?

    featherzRN replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    I did the ambulatory care certification (RN-BC) last

  2. My Reasons For Avoiding The Acute Care Hospital

    featherzRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I never liked working in acute care.. I did a few years, then went off to be a software engineer for about 10 years. After that, never stepped foot in a hospital as an acute care employee again. I did...

  3. BSN does NOT open the door for better opportunies

    featherzRN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My new position is BSN required - and it was exactly what I wanted to do so my cheapie BSN was very well worth it. :) No, I can't work from home (yet), but it's a non patient care position with no off...

  4. Finished my MBA-HM last week. Ask me anything!

    featherzRN replied to Murse901's topic in Western Governors University

    I didn't find the assessments difficult at all and it seems that people in the new program move through much more quickly than those in the old program. I have my BSN from WGU also and completed the...

  5. Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    featherzRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in clinical documentation (chart reviews, etc) - no weekends, holidays, nights. Actually, I've been outpatient for the last 15 years so I never work em!

  6. Western Governors University

    featherzRN replied to Yvonne RN's topic in Western Governors University

    My work had no problem with my WGU degree. It's a great school.

  7. SNHU Vs. Excelsior RN to BSN

    featherzRN replied to MedicFireRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you liked the excelsior format for your ASN, have you considered WGU for your RN - BSN? A lot of excelsior grads (like me) end up there since the format is similar (test out of classes, etc). You'd...

  8. Clinical rotation age discrimination

    featherzRN replied to Greekgirl123's topic in General Students

    I'm in my upper 40's and I'm a really fast walker too, as is my team leader who is in her 50's. We can bowl people over (which is fun when you are pushing a WOW). :) I run up and down stairs because...

  9. Circumstances it's OK to quit without notice??

    featherzRN replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I say give them the two weeks. I have been in similar horrible jobs and you'll realize how much BETTER you'll feel as a short-timer, even when your shift sucks..

  10. WGU RN-BSN 34 credits left

    featherzRN replied to MsKP6041's topic in Western Governors University

    Your mentor will help you with this, no worries. If you are trying to accelerate, get the community health courses started as soon as you can as those take the longest. Some mentors won't move things...

  11. WGU RN-BSN 34 credits left

    featherzRN replied to MsKP6041's topic in Western Governors University

    Honestly, with my schedule and 50 CU to do, I pretty much gave up on everything but work, school, and maybe some minimal amounts of sleep. I finished in 3.5 months but my house was overtaken by weeds...

  12. I'm excited right now

    featherzRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    CONGRATS!! My BSN from WGU got me into a non-patient care job as well - I have to go to work everyday, but we may eventually get to do some time at home. That's AWESOME!!

  13. How long is your commute?

    featherzRN replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    I do about an hour each way, more going home if there's an accident. But it's worth it to me. I moved into a new area of nursing that isn't available at the smaller hospitals near me and my new job...

  14. WGU RN-BSN 34 credits left

    featherzRN replied to MsKP6041's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, I worked full time - I worked in an outpatient clinic M-F,

  15. Did your nursing classes transfer?

    featherzRN replied to Seity's topic in Western Governors University

    B or A (heck even a C I think), it would not matter when it transferred. And no "nursing" classes would be part of the BSN curriculum anyways. Other non-nursing classes would transfer and those would...

  16. WGU RN-BSN 34 credits left

    featherzRN replied to MsKP6041's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, it is possible. I did 50 in just over three months. But it takes a LOT of your time to get that many credits done - if you have it, go for

  17. Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    featherzRN replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a BSN (and an MBA) and live in the Northeast, although not in a high rent part of the NE :). Starting pay out here is probably around $22ish and when you add your differentials even I don't...

  18. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    featherzRN replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, love these replies.. I am not normally an anxious person or a cryer and I have never taken anti anxiety meds.. But I have worked on floors/units that would suck the life out of anyone including...

  19. RN coders vs RN chart auditors

    featherzRN replied to shlbwm's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a CDS (clinical documentation specialist) and thankfully I found a hospital that would train me. So it's possible to do and you'll pick up some coding along the way. Look into ACDIS...

  20. No one will hire RN that left nursing.

    featherzRN replied to dlshilobod's topic in General Nursing

    I left nursing for 10 years to do software development and was able to get back in. I didn't try acute care, but I was able to get back in through the outpatient arena. You will most likely have to...

  21. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    featherzRN replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only a few years from 50 and I can certainly keep up on a regular floor if I had the desire to.. But I paid my dues and don't wanna. :) I'd rather run five miles for fun than have to dash around a...

  22. Does everybody want to be a NP?

    featherzRN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital hires into clinical documentation and trains, so that's where I went. Minimum requirements 5 yrs inpatient + BSN, but the more coding/HIM experience you have the better.

  23. Started the application process and seriously want to vomit.

    featherzRN replied to Wuzzie's topic in Western Governors University

    Definitely do it!! And WGU is not scary or stressful at all, as it's all on your own pace. No group projects either.

  24. Does everybody want to be a NP?

    featherzRN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I went in to HIM - the only patient contact I have is with their chart. :) Zero desire to be an NP.

  25. let go during orientation, needs advice?

    featherzRN replied to sheepingarden's topic in General Nursing

    The writing is on the wall, IMO. Go take the other job - I would. Forget about the