KourtneiNurse

KourtneiNurse

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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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Leaving My Job While Still In Orientation

    KourtneiNurse replied to abm2013's topic in Nursing Career

    Right, or prepare and do it ahead of

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  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. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  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...

  16. Too scared to go back to MedSurg

    KourtneiNurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So...after getting my RN I worked 4 months on an ortho/medsurg unit in a local hopital doing night shift. I generally liked my job, but night shift (I have a small child) and rude cna's drove me away....

  17. Have You Found Your Niche?

    KourtneiNurse replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I've found my niche yet. I will be a nurse for a whole year come this April and I am on my 2nd nursing job. First at a hospital and now in urgent care. And sadly, I wouldn't be too mad...

  18. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    KourtneiNurse replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    That was hilarious:rotfl:! Gross yes but I really LOL-ed with that

  19. 5th day off orientation, and I feel stupid

    KourtneiNurse replied to pennyRN2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm worried about coming off of orientation as well. I've been orienting for almost 12 weeks and I still don't feel too sure. I was told by a veteran nurse that it gets better and by your third...

  20. Orientation ending...am I smart enough?

    KourtneiNurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    In a few weeks, I will be off of orientation for my unit . I have an excellent preceptor who has taught me so much. The problem is, I don't totally feel ready but at the same time, I kinda feel she is...

  21. aggravated during orientation

    KourtneiNurse replied to cubbynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My preceptor takes shortcuts too. Most times she will tell me that it is a shortcut and sometimes I can tell that she is soley doing the "right thing" because I am there. The tuth is, no matter how...

  22. For everyone who is struggling or frustrated!

    KourtneiNurse replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I hope to be like you one day. Hopefully before 2 years

  23. Nursing student questions to new RNs

    KourtneiNurse replied to drawnfromlife7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1) I finished school in December 07 but procrastinated and took my NCLEX on April 25th, 2008. 2)I actually had a job before I graduated, two jobs to be exact. But I eventually passed them up because...

  24. New nurse made a mistake!

    KourtneiNurse replied to newnursewithquestion's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry Suanna, maybe you missed the part where she said she is a NEW GRAD. Wow, way to make someone feel

  25. New Grad feels lost... not cut out for nursing?

    KourtneiNurse replied to soffy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No Joking, I just posted a thread similar to yours here. Are you my twin??? Lol. I am a mirror image. New grad, ortho floor, great nurses. But I am going throught the same emotions. Reading the...