AWanderingMinstral

AWanderingMinstral

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  1. I Passed Ortho Nurse Cert Exam!

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Orthopedic

    Thanks!

  2. NP vs MPH vs NP/MPH

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Teamnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have been a RN for nearly 8 years. Because of my interest in public health, I earned the MPH (infectious diseases and micro). In the short-term, as a RN, it has been reasonably useless. Health...

  3. I Passed Ortho Nurse Cert Exam!

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Orthopedic

    On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being "impossible," I would give it either a 6 or 7. I studied for about six weeks and I used the NAON Orthopaedic Review Course and Orthopedics Made Ridiculously Simple. I...

  4. Ever have a patient complain about you?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I have had a patient and/or a family member complain about me. I recognize that you or your loved one may not be at their best, BUT I am NOT your punching bag (certainly not for, say, $25 an...

  5. No more 12 hour shifts?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

    My experience has been that older nurses tend to prefer 8-hour shifts and younger nurses prefer 12-hour shifts (for a myriad of reasons). I completed a 13-week travel contract where I worked both 7-3...

  6. Letter of Recommendation

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have a graduate degree in public health, but I continue to work at the bedside. I am spending the summer volunteering (approximately 20 hours per week) as a RN in a STI/HIV clinic in order to...

  7. New Grad - OK to start with PH with no clinical experience?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to caryt123's topic in Public, Community Health

    I completed my graduate school - MPH - practicum as a public health nurse in a STI/HIV clinic and I am currently volunteering as a RN in a similar clinic. I have been a RN for nearly 8 years and I...

  8. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    AWanderingMinstral replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are free to refuse a patient assignment, but the facility is free to fire you

  9. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well said. It is akin to the anger people express when their friend or family member is sent to, say, Iraq. What did you think they were signing up

  10. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    AWanderingMinstral replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My takeaway from all of these posts...and I work in infectious diseases and possess a MPH...is how little we, including physicians, really know about the Ebola virus. THAT is the scariest

  11. Medical staff warned: Keep your mouths shut about illegal immigrants or face arrest

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Infectious Disease

    Conservatism has its place. Xenophobia

  12. Which NP program is best for me?

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm considering applying to a nurse practitioner program, but I need some guidance. I possess a BSN as well as a MPH. While the bulk of my bedside experience is in orthopedics, I don't think that I'd...

  13. Which NP program is best for me?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Can an adult-gerontology primary care NP work in infectious diseases (particularly in a hospital) or is it best for me to pursue the acute care path? I REALLY don't want to work in the ER, ICU, etc....

  14. Which NP program is best for me?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Anyone?!

  15. NCH Seasonal Contract in Florida

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jnh911's topic in Travel

    BTW, I advise you to secure a 2BR apartment and find another seasonal staff member to share it. Another great part about being down here is visiting the Caribbean or South America and/or taking...

  16. NCH Seasonal Contract in Florida

    AWanderingMinstral replied to jnh911's topic in Travel

    Hi, jnh911! I am returning to NCH Downtown in October for my third season. I really like it there. If you take the flat rate [approximately $44.50 per hour plus differential ($2.60 from 3p-7p and $5...

  17. At a crossroads...

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am considering MSN, DrPH, and PhD programs, but I don't know which direction to head. I ultimately need a part-time program and I will only consider an online program if it is associated with a...

  18. At a crossroads...

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks, again, for your input! I'm STILL thinking about which path to take. I need a program that is within 90 minutes of my home and/or an online program. I really need some practical experience...

  19. At a crossroads...

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you for sharing your background and perspective, DisneyRNMSN. I'm still torn. I REALLY would like to teach and the terminal degree is the PhD. So, that seems to make the most sense. However, I...

  20. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Examination

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    I've been a registered nurse (BSN) for six years. In addition, I earned a master of public health (MPH) degree (infectious diseases and microbiology). I have a strong desire to transition my career...

  21. 4-hour Floating and Assessments

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Travel

    As a travel nurse, I am prepared to float at any point. Whenever I work a 12-hour daylight shift (7a-7p), I don't usually float (unless the majority of staff works an 8-hour shift). I recently floated...

  22. 4-hour Floating and Assessments

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I understand and respect your opinion. I feel as though I cover my bases under these circumstances. I also invest in the maximum malpractice insurance. Thank you and be

  23. 4-hour Floating and Assessments

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Well, miam, a lot of nurses, travelers or otherwise, I have spoken with do not feel that a full assessment is necessary under the circumstances. Therefore, I was simply wondering what other nurses do....

  24. 4-hour Floating and Assessments

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Thank you for your helpful response,

  25. 4-hour Floating and Assessments

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Actually, no, NedRN, I haven't been "dinged" by anyone. I was simply curious. I learned that people default to facility policy. That may seem like common sense to you, but, to me, it wasn't. Allnurses...