KourtneiNurse

KourtneiNurse has 9 years experience and specializes in Urgent Care, Research, Care Coordination.

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1. RN to BSN online...I am in a panic! Help me decide!

   KourtneiNurse replied to ILoveHorsesRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I finished my bsn from Aspen in July 2018. I started with the msn program but not having regional accreditation made me nervous so to not waste my efforts, I switched to bsn at the last minute. I'm...

2. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

   KourtneiNurse replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I have been going to Aspen for way too long (2.5 years) off and on. I love the school. I will have my BSN sometime early in 2018. I could finish sooner but my employer is reimbursing me and since I...

3. Leaving My Job While Still In Orientation

   KourtneiNurse replied to abm2013's topic in Nursing Career

   Right, or prepare and do it ahead of

4. Leaving My Job While Still In Orientation

   KourtneiNurse replied to abm2013's topic in Nursing Career

   Not sure where you live, but I've discovered nursing world is a small world. I remember I helped a coworker with her demanding and difficult patient when I was a new nurse at the hospital. I hated...

5. How Do You Plan to Reach Your Goals in Nursing

   KourtneiNurse replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   I have no idea what I ultimately plan to do. I work M-F in care coordination. I am enrolled at Aspen University for their RN-BSN prgm. I may decide to get my NP in a few years, but then again I may...

6. Do you still feel like a nurse away from bedside

   KourtneiNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 9 years. I worked bedside for 1 year then was offered a position in an urgent care facility as a baby nurse. From there I was basically fast tracked in my career into...

7. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

   KourtneiNurse replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

   I would choose nursing again, though not for the rosy, glorified reasons. I entered the nursing field to help patients and fulfill my desire to do something skilled and technical. I stay in nursing...

8. For nurses who work from home

   KourtneiNurse replied to luvsfallin's topic in Case Management

   I work from home and this is new for me. I never truly clocked my hours but I imagine I work 35-45 hours per week. My children are young but I still take them to daycare. For winter break when...

9. What pay are nurses making these days?

   KourtneiNurse replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

   MD RN ADN with BS in Health field 4yrs exp when I was a infant nurse: 24.50-28/hr Now...at a new establishment...75K annual plus potential 10K bonus. This is not typical, however. I think average is...

10. If I already have a BA, is it worth it to get a BSN or would an RN be fine?

    KourtneiNurse replied to sKris's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a BS from a previous degree as well. Granted, it's health related but it's not a BSN. I went the RN from a local college route and quite frankly I don't believe I'm missing out on anything. I...

11. Is it 'career suicide' for a new nurse to take a non-clinical nursing position?

    KourtneiNurse replied to mholshue's topic in Nursing Career

    As a nurse supervisor, I see that it is very hard times right now for "inexperienced nurses", however, I say go for your passion. In time the economy will improve and being a nurse will be just like...

12. Contractual Nursing/Summit Health

    KourtneiNurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hey Everyone, I just got a job as contracted nurse for Summit Health. Its an independent contractual position where I do flu clinics and health fairs, etc on a prn basis. They email me an event, I say...

13. Shadowing post interview - Is this a good sign?

    KourtneiNurse replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds pretty good. They wouldn't ask if they weren't a least considering you for the position! I do encourage you to determine how long you will be there ahead of time. I had a similar situation for...

14. Best Shoes for Nursing

    KourtneiNurse replied to mooremds's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I swear by Dansko's. Like the other reply stated "they are pricey" but I spent $150+ on other shoes trying to get the comfort that I got from my Dansko's. They do take about 3-6weeks to "break-in" but...

15. Job Outlook

    KourtneiNurse replied to schoolassignment's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard its harder for new nurses to find jobs now. When I graduated 2years ago, it was tough but I hear its gotten even more competitive. Some hospitals offer extern programs and/or fellowship...