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  1. Considering ER but not good at starting IV's

    srleslie posted a topic in Emergency

    I have grown to despise bedside nursing. I really enjoyed ER clinicals during school. In 3 more months I will have been a RN for a year at my hospital, which means a lot of opportunities will open...

  2. a male women's health nurse practitioner

    srleslie posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello there. I am approaching completion of my BSN program and am trying to decide which APN field I want to pursue. I am very interested in psych and ob - the medicine and health problems covered in...

  3. feeling burned out on bedside nursing

    srleslie posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I've been a nurse for almost 2 and a half years now...18 monthsas a LPN in LTC and a RN for 9 months in acute care. I work a floor that staffs both an intermediate surgical stepdown unit and a...

  4. feeling burned out on bedside nursing

    srleslie replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    Don't. Jobs outside the hospital generally pay

  5. feeling burned out on bedside nursing

    srleslie replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advce. Isn't endocopy center work Monday through Friday? Or are there part time gigs

  6. No light duty for RN's in my hospital - is this typical?

    srleslie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking at having both knee and back surgery soon, both which would require several weeks before I could do any heavy lifting or transfers, etc. I have been told I won't be able to return to work...

  7. No light duty for RN's in my hospital - is this typical?

    srleslie replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I will be using FMLA and between the two surgeries I will be out 8-10 weeks. I plan on doing them back-to-back. The other thing that stinks is my employer considers them elective so I must wait...

  8. Cardiology Nurse Practitioner owned practice

    srleslie replied to austinj97's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not sure if you are being serious.... In order to be an expert in cardiology, one needs a basic science background (med school) plus 3 years of internal medicine residency and 3 years of...

  9. 2.81 cGPA: What are my chances?

    srleslie posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All other things being equal, is there a realistic possibility of getting into a CRNA program with this GPA? Is there anything I can do to improve my changes?

  10. ascultating the lungs of a female patient

    srleslie posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a new male nurse, I am finding this more challenging than it should be. First is the issue of technique. Breasts often seem to "get in the way" and I'm not sure about the best technique to go about...

  11. ascultating the lungs of a female patient

    srleslie replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    Not practicle on many patients seen on a med/surg

  12. Mental Health NP vs Emergency NP (FNP/ACNP)

    srleslie posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am debating on choosing which one of these paths to take. I plan on enrolling in a nurse practitioner program for the fall. I cannot see myself working in a regular clinic 5 days a week. I love...

  13. DON tells me another nurse will be taking my position in Feburyary

    srleslie posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm an LPN at a long-term care facility. I've been the treatment nurse on weekend option for the last year. I love my job and my management and have never had any issues with them. They have always...

  14. DON tells me another nurse will be taking my position in Feburyary

    srleslie replied to srleslie's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    A two week notice is sufficient to let her know I am leaving. There are no guessing

  15. programs that admit with less than 3.0 gpa

    srleslie posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have a 2.81 cGPA and am wondering if anyone knows of nurse practitioner programs that I would be eligible for. Thanks,

  16. interested in cardiac

    srleslie posted a topic in Cardiac

    So I'm graduating in December with my BSN and I think I want to do cardiac. I honestly thought the heart would be boring, but now that I am taking Adult Health, so far all we have done this semester...

  17. Can anyone suggest an online Pathophysiology course?

    srleslie posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I need to find an online or correspondence course that could be completed by May. I was going to do Canyon College's course until I found out they are not accredited. Can anyone help? Thanks,

  18. a male women's health nurse practitioner

    srleslie replied to srleslie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the advice. I know what a midwife does, but can someone tell me the difference between midwifery and WHNP as far as education, training, scope, etc.? What's the real difference? I see...

  19. relationship advice about joining the guard

    srleslie posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just seeking some advice here. I really, really want to join the military when I graduate. Probably the guard or army reserves. Not only do I want to serve our country, but it would take care of most...

  20. relationship advice about joining the guard

    srleslie replied to srleslie's topic in Government, Military

    Unfortunately, I can't say she does just that. We talked about it more indepth and she is actually terrified of me going overseas fearing we will grow apart or afraid that I will cheat on her. She...

  21. STRAP question

    srleslie posted a topic in Government, Military

    If I have my LPN and I'm enrolled in a BSN program but don't yet have my RN, would I still qualify for the STRAP

  22. working weekend option while going to nursing school?

    srleslie posted a topic in General Students

    I'm an LPN currently working weekend option on nights, 7p-7a Saturday and Sunday. I am going back to school in January to get my RN and have been looking for a weekend option on days because working...

  23. working weekend option while going to nursing school?

    srleslie replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    Any other comments from

  24. New grand LPN contemplating working at a prison

    srleslie posted a topic in Correctional

    I just sat for and passed my LPN boards (but am continuing in an RN program starting during August) and I've begun applying for various LPN positions. I decided to submit an application for an LPN...

  25. New grand LPN contemplating working at a prison

    srleslie replied to srleslie's topic in Correctional

    I had the interview however, they offered me 15.50 an hour. After leaving the prison I got an interview from a nursing home 3 minutes from my apartment (vs 45 min for the jail) that paid 19.50. It's...