chevyv BSN, RN

I've been considering testing for the CARN but have not been able to find any good study guides. I recently found Statpearls has an online study/test/ceu guide that includes over 300 questions/answers with rationals. I was absolutely pumped and sign...

I don't have any insight into credentialing outside of the US but I can tell you that they are strict about paperwork and the process tends to take awhile. Good luck! I love my job!!

I apologize for voicing thoughts and not digging up facts that may or may not support my thoughts. I just come here to unwind after work.

The proficiency process needs a long haul update! Nobody should be as stressed as we get doing a yearly proficiency!! We looked at the amount of monthly proficiencies and the days the committee meats and we figure about 5 minutes per proficiency. A...

Our inpatients are just about half and half. Half are fully vaccinated and half aren't. I was off of work for nearly a month with covid in November. I am fully vaxxed and my hubs refuses to get vaxxed. He tested negative 2 times and never got it. We...

I've seen nurses come back that are symptomatic. They just don't have the time to stay home and they say as much. I was out for almost a month in November. Used almost all of my sick time. I get it but it's playing with fire. Management loves it thou...

Take care of you now! Experiencing suicidal ideation is a huge red flag. The high anxiety you state you're having can directly affect the SI as well. Your whole post screams high anxiety. These are such difficult days in nursing. I really want you ...

What's the ICD?

And I would also like to know if the nurse needs to chart on all 19 pts or is charting by exception done at the facility. Surely the nurse knows the tasks involved for the CNA to complete. I worked many yrs as a CNA so I'm on it with the team work. I...

We have 2 RN's that recently transferred in from other states. It takes a while cause..well it is the VA.....

If the charges were dismissed and it was like 20yrs ago, I'm not sure how of if it would affect your chances. Have you talked with a school about it? Does it show up when you check yourself?

I've been paying double or triple on my loans since the government deferred payments. I just read they are deferred again through the end of May of 2022. I'm hoping to knock off a few more grand before the interest starts up. Living lean and not spe...

Did you actually get written up or did she print out what you charted to make a point? I just can't believe she didn't just approach you and tell you to chart BM next time. Jeez

I would think that they would escort you pronto to have a UDS done...

To the OP, if I'm reading this correctly, you work on a behavioral health unit with 19pts and the LPN didn't lift a finger to help out?!? I give you kudos for not going off. That is just poor nursing on her part. I always help out but understand th...

We have 4 covid pts as of yesterday. I've heard other hospitals in the area are filling up, but I don't work there so I can't be sure.

Time to let that edge go and move on. Perhaps your instructor saw something that you didn't. It could be an ease in your partner/pt relationship, your partner could have been more comfortable. It sounds like both did very well. Please try not to wo...

I went to a tech school then a BSN Completion Program. How many more classes do you have to take yet? Nursing classes are intense, not gonna lie. Sounds like you may already be part time, but it's time to think about what you want now. I went to scho...

A $5000 hiring bonus!

I quit my union after about 3-4yrs. I asked where my union dues actually went and nobody could give me an answer. I requested a union hand book several times and was always told they were in the process of revising it. They did very little to help th...

Nope, I would not disclose a past mental health history. Stick to the professional end of the questions. I think the knowledge that you have will definitely help your interview. Good luck!

.9 is 72hrs per pp. I work 8hr days. I wish we had 10hr days but alas a few 12's are given and that is not consistent.

I love working at the VA! There are a lot of programs for our Veterans and I agree that word of mouth is what helps other Vets get connected into some of these lesser known programs. That can make getting services difficult, but please don't give up...

I feel there is no one answer to your question. Some don't believe, some believe it is politically motivated and blown up for the fear factor, some fear the unknown, some are too overwhelmed to figure out truth from fiction. I've had 2 tell me they h...

We are all trained in using PPE and staying home when we're ill. They are so short staffed now. I can't imagine when they fire those still willing to serve. I do not work in LTC so I have no idea what guidelines they follow. We have mandatory testin...