CranberryMuffin

CranberryMuffin

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  1. The Money is my motivation

    CranberryMuffin replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    It's pretty silly to say that you should only do this job if you genuinely care about it. Are other professions held to the same standards? Do lawyers do their jobs for the satisfaction and genuine...

  2. Philadelphia Area "New" RN: 30 applications rejected : When will my dream come true?

    CranberryMuffin replied to HelloNurse_RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It took me awhile to get a job. I stopped keeping track of how many places I applied to - but I probably had over 200 applications out there before I finally got a job. It's an extremely tough and...

  3. i'm at a loss, 300+ applications without an interview?

    CranberryMuffin replied to kalop_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just want to chime in and say that applying in person really helps. Especially for LTC facilities. You have to get more aggressive with them because most of them don't have websites. Also, being...

  4. Can You Become A FNP Too Quickly?

    CranberryMuffin replied to rnmet's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get into a program and start working right away on your FNP while practicing as a bedside nurse - why not?? You'll get your one year experience (or more) while taking classes part time and...

  5. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    CranberryMuffin replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Totally agree. This is why I can't stand cutesy tops. This is something I used to lament about with other nursing school friends prior to becoming a nurse. Now that I'm working as a nurse, I feel even...

  6. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    CranberryMuffin replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't trash you, nor did I berate or penalize you. I was saying that I am not as lucky as you to have the luxury of time. You are also very lucky to have such a supportive family. You idealism is...

  7. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    CranberryMuffin replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad and I took a job because I was desperate enough just to take a job. Not my ideal situation, but it pays the bills and will give me that 1 year of inpatient hospital experience. I...

  8. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    CranberryMuffin replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The whole argument about management trying to control the workers by dictating a specific scrub color is ridiculous. Honestly, it makes it a whole lot easier for patients to be able to identify who is...

  9. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    CranberryMuffin replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are no longer making $144K/year. That sucks. I just graduated from nursing school, and for the first time in my life I can be assured that I can make a decent living. I'm happy that I...

  10. Job offers... stuck

    CranberryMuffin replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful about what you say to facility A. I know someone who lost a job offer who was in a similar situation, because she told facility A that she was waiting to hear back from facility B. Facility...

  11. Advice Please- MSN, no specialty?

    CranberryMuffin replied to Peace.Love.Cupcakes.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    Agreed!

  12. Advice Please- MSN, no specialty?

    CranberryMuffin replied to Peace.Love.Cupcakes.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just graduated from one of these programs (generalist entry master's and CNL), and unless you have experience and work in the VA system, I really don't know if it's worth the time to pursue...

  13. "Did you just take a picture of me?"

    CranberryMuffin replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen family members fervently taking notes on everything going on with their relative's care (typing them into a laptop or writing them down in a notebook). Sometimes I know it's to keep track of...

  14. Advice Please- MSN, no specialty?

    CranberryMuffin replied to Peace.Love.Cupcakes.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you really don't know what you want to do, spend some time shadowing or interviewing people in these different areas. If you are thinking of doing an FNP or working in community health, you could...

  15. Young and jaded.

    CranberryMuffin replied to apocatastasis's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what I would suggest. There are tons of different things you can do with your background and experience, different areas of nursing you can try. You might be surprised to find that you enjoy...

  16. Nursing student applying for CMA, do I even have a chance?

    CranberryMuffin replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for it. I was an MA and was never trained as such - I was trained as a CNA and worked inpatient for 2 years before applying for the MA job - it was through the hospital system where I

  17. Highest paid specialty in nursing ?

    CranberryMuffin replied to Elleveein's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard that critical care pays a little more for some nurses (especially if you work in resource pool), but not as far as one specialty RN area over another, and not anything special about...

  18. NEVER say we are short staffed.

    CranberryMuffin replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that short staffing is a real issue, but the reason I wouldn't say to a patient that we are short staffed is because I would be concerned it could open the door for patients to be looking...

  19. Hurting my chances of being hired? Help

    CranberryMuffin replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Nursing

    This route is a little more time consuming, but could save you tons of money: 1. Obtain training as a CNA or EMT and get a position in a hospital - one that offers tuition reimbursement. 2. Work for...

  20. Does her family know how sick she is?

    CranberryMuffin replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmmm...not quite sure I understand what you are suggesting here. I've seen this scenario occur many times: physician walks into a room, explains the situation, and walks out. Only the patient and/or...

  21. Maybe I should quit before I start...

    CranberryMuffin replied to StangGang92's topic in General Nursing

    The job market isn't that awful? I know some people, some who are new RN grads, some who are in other professions, who have been unemployed for > 1 year. I'm unsure what it's like where you live,...

  22. Maybe I should quit before I start...

    CranberryMuffin replied to StangGang92's topic in General Nursing

    It has been extremely difficult for new RN grads to find jobs in most parts of the country. I don't know where you live or what your experience is - for nurses with experience it's not typically been...

  23. i dont wanna be a nurse

    CranberryMuffin replied to guest01/18/17's topic in Nursing Career

    What about working in the

  24. Where are the professionals?

    CranberryMuffin replied to mswim's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of factors that contribute to unhappy work environments like this. I'm imagining that one or more of the following may be at play here: - Constantly, daily stress - Staff feeling...

  25. Novice nurse needs help with action plan

    CranberryMuffin replied to Lunar's topic in General Nursing

    Saying that you need a plan to develop your critical thinking skills is way too broad. Could you go back and get further clarification about specific tasks that you need to improve on? Otherwise, it...