sailornurse

sailornurse

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  1. Christian School and Atheism

    sailornurse replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Students

    I attended a Christian private university for my RN2BSN. Graduated 1988. Had to attend chapel, but they couldn't make me participate or listen. The nursing texts were standard for med-surf psych....

  2. Attorney contacted me about lawsuit

    sailornurse replied to forgop's topic in General Nursing

    You still sound belligerent & defiant. You don't know the details but you have already decided what the case is all about? You know it is going to trial? They are just starting the...

  3. You are NOT allergic to...

    sailornurse replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well they make a "dye free" benadryl due to allergy to the dye (red food color #?5). I have also had patients allergic to the gelatin that GelCaps are made from, so they ask me to be sure to prescribe...

  4. You are NOT allergic to...

    sailornurse replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please go see an allergist for testing. I work for an allergist and he does this. He does PCN challenges, "caine" challenges, food allergy testing plus all the routine plant/pollen/dog/cats

  5. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    sailornurse replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Walk away. I agree that you can continue to work as RN to pay your bills while you look for a position that pays NP

  6. Long Term Care Job?

    sailornurse replied to bethymaester's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I belong to a local NP group and we finally realized how powerful it was to know what salaries are locally.No one has to give exact numbers but you can give a salary range. We also have learned to...

  7. Lost my NP job Friday

    sailornurse replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Stay strong, Stay focused. I've been in your shoes before, it feels horrible. 1.Do apply for unemployment. 2. Update resume, post it online on indeed, glassdoor nursing cafe & other websites. 3....

  8. How do I quit my CNA job after the first day?

    sailornurse replied to Mommyfuturenurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just to make sure I want to suggest you follow up with a written letter one to the director & one to human resources, in fact send it with signature required/confirmation so that you are not black...

  9. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    sailornurse replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You say $48-$60 is twice your salary. The OP is a new grad Nurse Practitioner. From your profile & postings it appears you are an

  10. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    sailornurse replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    $32hr? In LA, 12 hour shifts at 2 hospitals? Are you an RN or nurse practitioner? The discussion is about a new grad nurse practitioner and starting salary for new NP. Please

  11. COB rollcall

    sailornurse replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    I was a Teenage LPN 1977; ADN 1979 BSN-1988 MSN/FNP-2001 Seriously thinking about tacking DNP next

  12. Should I just go with this expensive college?

    sailornurse replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    HI Quiet, you seem knowledgeable, any

  13. Should I just go with this expensive college?

    sailornurse replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    " the cheapest public university in my state which is 24,000. I also feel that this private will offer more and open many doors for me in the future." I googled cheapest tuition Illinois and it says...

  14. MSN with the most versatility

    sailornurse replied to NurseIndependa's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to say Family Nurse Practitioner is most marketable. Clinical Nurse Leader not in my state or neighboring states, no programs even exist for this role. Locally CNS programs have been...

  15. Stethoscope questions

    sailornurse replied to Valcorie34's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would wait until you start clinicals, you will see all types of stethoscopes & ask the nurses the cost/pros/cons. I taught health assessment for 5 years and recommend getting the spraque- type...

  16. FNP in a psychiatric office?

    sailornurse replied to bethymaester's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It would be good to talk to each NP individually then chain of command. It might be forced to go to BON for final decision but we have to advocate for patients. It's possible to get caught in the...

  17. I Hate People (my rant)

    sailornurse replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please do not impose your religious beliefs on others. As a Navy Veteran/Gulf War, I uphold your right to practice your religion or no religion but don't assume everybody believes in your God. I went...

  18. New grad FNP

    sailornurse replied to lauris4luv's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When evaluating NP salaries, remember to ask if it's the base salary with or without benefits. Benefits that can often be negotiated are CME money & time off with pay to attend conferences...

  19. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    sailornurse replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

  20. FNP in a psychiatric office?

    sailornurse replied to bethymaester's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The local university offers a 15 or 18 month program to get the PMHNP. One of the faculty holds both PMHNP & FNP which indicates there are differences & No you can not assume if you are FNP...

  21. Per diem rates for FNP, any idea?

    sailornurse replied to NeldaFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Will you be independent contractor (1099) meaning you not employer pay all taxes etc? Do they cover your malpractice insurance or do you have to buy

  22. FNP in a psychiatric office?

    sailornurse replied to bethymaester's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi JulesA, The medical director is Adult NP. He is my direct boss, there are 2 other FNP's that cover on the weekends & yes it does make for great team. I am learning tons!!!! I feel as if I'm...

  23. I call shenanigans

    sailornurse replied to cdmccarthy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You did not clarify who "she" is. She may be the secretary? Most universities have someone (?registrar) that evaluates courses for example when you transfer to a different university. Be persistent...

  24. FNP in a psychiatric office?

    sailornurse replied to bethymaester's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I recently was hired at inpatient psych facility to do H&P's for new admits, covering only Axis III diagnosis. Psych issues are addressed by the PMHNP or the staff psychiatrists/therapists. It is...

  25. I have a dilemma

    sailornurse replied to Careerchange88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree, I taught in a BSN program where minimum GPA is 3.0. But many times all 48 that made the cut had 3.5 or