advsmuch08

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1. Breakroom Pet Peeves

   advsmuch08 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   At my old job, we would spend all morning talking to our patients, physicians, and nursing staff. By the time lunch came around, we were tired of talking, so many of us would read a book or scroll on...

2. Considering a career change from Pharmacist to Nurse (and eventually NP.. hopefully)

   advsmuch08 replied to thisaintnoregularhcp's topic in General Nursing

   My friend did a 1 year residency in ambulatory medicine after she completed pharmacy school. She works in a large primary care office, working mainly with chronic disease management patients. She...

3. Applied for a position that is now on hold

   advsmuch08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I applied to a job posting that opened when someone retired as positions open very rarely in this department. The phone interview went well and I was told it may take a few weeks for the hiring...

4. "Observing" my peers

   advsmuch08 replied to advsmuch08's topic in General Nursing

   This interaction with my supervisor had really caught me off guard. Thank you for your

5. "Observing" my peers

   advsmuch08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My supervisor asked me in private about my observations of the dynamics between two of my peers. Each one feels they are given unfairly difficult assignments and the other is not pulling their weight....

6. Ready to be a manager?

   advsmuch08 replied to advsmuch08's topic in Nurse Management

   Thank you for your advice! You brought up some great points to consider. I've thought some day I'd be interested working in management, just didn't expect it now. I'll definitely look into the support...

7. Ready to be a manager?

   advsmuch08 posted a topic in Nurse Management

   I have an opportunity to work in management. My supervisor and co-workers are strongly encouraging me to do so. I'm hesistent because of the potential added stress, lack of management experience, and...

8. What does your nursing career repair bill say about you?

   advsmuch08 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

   My advice is to listen to your gut instinct when interviewing or on the job. If something just doesn't sit well take a moment to reflect before taking

9. Primary Care/IM: Ask me anything.

   advsmuch08 replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Generally, do you see a difference in how well NP students are prepared based upon their school, for-profit versus non-profit? In your experience, has their choice of colleges factored into the hiring...

10. slow and affordable or Accelerated?

    advsmuch08 replied to delawhere2006's topic in General Nursing

    I went through an accelerated program and it was very intense. School is basically your full time job. Wake up early for clinicals, go to clinicals, eat a quick lunch, go to classes, come home to do...

11. Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    advsmuch08 replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    Some things to look into may be a physical therapy, exercise physiology, or cardiac

12. Cleveland Clinic Ohio to Florida

    advsmuch08 replied to CR27's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard from a CCF Florida employee that they pay the least in that area. I didn't hear any specific numbers. I don't know how true that is. You might want to ask

13. MD to RN?

    advsmuch08 replied to jackshepard's topic in General Nursing

    I pretty much recommend this for anyone considering nursing as a career but you really need to shadow several nurses. Shadow nurses working in med/surg, critical care, peds, etc. Check out different...

14. Hardest part of nursing school?

    advsmuch08 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    I think the toughest part of nursing school is the time management/organization. You have to be at the top of your game preparing for classes, studying for exams, preparing presentations, and prep for...

15. Being offered a job in a General Surgery clinic

    advsmuch08 replied to brkostman's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I would suggest pursuing the clinic route. The work hours are predictable and consistent. It will still have stress, just not the kind of stress you're used to. The pace will likely be slower than...