designer-mommy

designer-mommy BSN, RN

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  1. Which position would you choose: RN supervisor or utilization management?

    designer-mommy posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is very long, like novel length--I'm sorry. So I have a dilemma. I applied for two internal positions at the company I work for, which specializes in mental health and substance abuse. One is a...

  2. I Failed 4 Times, But.....

    designer-mommy replied to aimzq's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! That's so exciting! I bet you're sooooo glad it's over. How long has it been since you graduated nursing

  3. Short stints of employment on resume/application

    designer-mommy posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry in advance, this is super long. So up until I became a nurse I was never a job hopper. I was a super loyal employee who stuck around. Well, I've been a nurse since 2014 and now my resume looks...

  4. Do you go to work with vomiting/diarrhea?

    designer-mommy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a psych/chemical dependency unit. We have two sides, one for crisis with 30 beds and another with 16 beds which is more of a stabilization/transitional type service (that's my side). We have...

  5. Dialysis nursing compatible with breastfeeding/pumping?

    designer-mommy replied to Kellili's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Bump! I think I'm going to be applying for Davita. Being able to pump for my baby is extremely important to me. Is training and then working on the floor compatible with breastfeeding?

  6. WARNING: Phoenix area is a TOUGH market for new grads

    designer-mommy replied to dream'n's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks so much! My "dream job" would be somewhere in WIS or NICU, but since I don't have my BSN yet I know I can't be picky. I just want to get in the Banner system, I don't care how I have to do it....

  7. WARNING: Phoenix area is a TOUGH market for new grads

    designer-mommy replied to dream'n's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've heard that Banner may be hiring ADN nurses, does anyone know if that's true? If so do they HAVE to be enrolled in a BSN

  8. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

    designer-mommy replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does Aspen require chem and/or stats?

  9. What do you enjoy about addictions nursing?

    designer-mommy posted a topic in Addictions

    I started my first RN job in the beginning of August at a substance abuse/psych facility. At first I was excited, because I really enjoy the psychosocial side of things. However, after the first few...

  10. for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    designer-mommy replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Technically we can run out and get something if we're starving but we bring it back and eat it while we're working. We just don't do that because one nurse has 30 plus patients and the other has 16...

  11. for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    designer-mommy replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in retail I got an hour lunch if I worked 7.5 hours or more and I got two paid 15 minute breaks as well. It was

  12. for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    designer-mommy replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    We get no break. I work 12 1/2 hours with no lunch break, no 15 minute breaks, nothing. It's

  13. Help with CGFNS and La Inter

    designer-mommy posted a topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    I got my ADN at La Inter and I have a few questions for those of you who graduated from there and had to do the CGFNS education verification thing for your state's BON. So, we all know how completely...

  14. Should I have to deal with this?

    designer-mommy posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a psych/substance abuse facility, but I think this question is a better fit for the psych forum. So, here it goes: I struggle with my job A LOT. To say I hate it is an understatement. I...

  15. New Nurse, what did I get myself into...

    designer-mommy replied to ColorfulStethoscope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't get that chance in nursing school. They knew that we wanted to learn--we were vocal about it--but they didn't want to be bothered with teaching. I definitely didn't just want to hang out...

  16. New Nurse, what did I get myself into...

    designer-mommy replied to ColorfulStethoscope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That was an awesome post, kdkout. I think, or at least I hope, that a lot of the "ego" that new grad RNs have is a total front. They put on their poker faces for fear that the seasoned RNs will talk...

  17. New Nurse, what did I get myself into...

    designer-mommy replied to ColorfulStethoscope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    See, and that's sad. New grad RNs already feel incompetent and like a complete burden any time they have to ask a question. To know that the seasoned RNs avoid precepting like the plague makes those...

  18. New RN drowning

    designer-mommy replied to babyrn3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tell me about it! I'm originally from FL, so I definitely miss the rain, but geez! Anyway, OP, I feel as though I could have written this post myself. I started my first RN job in the beginning of...

  19. Is this how med pass is supposed to be?

    designer-mommy posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is long, sorry. Thanks to those of you who have the patience to get through my vent/rant. So, I started my first nursing job a month ago. There are many things that I don't particularly like...

  20. New Grad/Hate My Job/Life is Miserable!

    designer-mommy replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you. This is truly what I needed to hear/read right about now. I start orientation for my first nursing job next Monday. I have been out of school for two years. Yes, you read that right...two...

  21. Had a roach fall out of the cealing..

    designer-mommy replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Home Health

    Obviously it was supposed to be

  22. My Love For Being a Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Nurse

    designer-mommy replied to Mramjohn's topic in Oncology

    That's beautiful! It definitely takes a special person to work as a pediatric nurse, especially in oncology. I have always said that there were three specialties I would never work in--hospice,...

  23. Was working but now SAHM

    designer-mommy replied to lurn1234's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    So, you don't have to be working as an RN to get accepted to the AP RN-BSN program? I'm an ADN and can't get a job anywhere. Everyone asks if you have a BSN or are enrolled in a BSN program, so I...

  24. Anyone able to bypass the employment requirement?

    designer-mommy replied to NurseyNursington's topic in Western Governors University

    Did you ever find out anything about this? The job market in my area is the same--sucks big time. I have filled out tons of applications and have yet to get anything but a "thanks, but no thanks"...

  25. AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card

    designer-mommy posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was just wondering about the AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card that I see listed on some job requirements. I don't have one, and I was wondering if it is required for ALL nursing jobs in AZ or just...