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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    sonia211 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am probably going to offend some of you and I apologize in advance for that. However I really need a safe place to vent my frustrations about nursing and this is the place. A little background:...
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    NP program

    sonia211 replied to arniedemarco's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly I have found that it is best to aim for higher than required in NP school. I use the the topics listed as a guide then I go off and research free videoson YT and other sites. I also look...
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    NP school in US or in Canada?

    sonia211 replied to carmelite's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    No you cannot transfer to a Canadian school partway through because their admission requirements differ from the US. Of course this is something you will need to research yourself as you may find a...
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    NP school in US or in Canada?

    sonia211 replied to carmelite's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It is easier to complete your schooling in the US and then transfer your NP credential to Canada. Also depending on the province there are fewer recognized NP specialties in
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    CA NPs. have you seen bill text for AB890?

    sonia211 replied to AddictionNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Now that this bill has been passed let's talk about the vested interests. AMA = greedy mafia Physicians love California and for the most part make insane amounts of money. They are greedy...
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    New Business for RN

    sonia211 posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have been out there interviewing for different Critical Care positions and I am just turned off by the low salary that everyone offers me with my Critical Care experience. I am thinking about doing...
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    What To Expect From Your Preceptor

    sonia211 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Learning is a journey NOT a
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    Am I ready for NCLEX :/ ?

    sonia211 replied to 2014PN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I over-prepped for my NCLEX. I would suggest you do the same. Schedule the date 2-3 months out and then start studying daily. I used to take a bunch of test questions daily to see where my weak...
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    sonia211 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am the OP. I commented on page 20 as to my updated status. Please
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    sonia211 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have made the change to a new position as a Nursing Supervisor and I love it. Now I get to help floor nurses in ways that I wished my manager would help me out. I never thought that I would like...
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    Me time. Do not enter!

    sonia211 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    We all need
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    Nurse burnout-How do you handle it?

    sonia211 replied to Nursepreneur's topic in Emergency

    Honestly there are different reasons for everyone. I have to say as long as I stay focused on what my true reason for becoming a nurse was I can continue to enjoy my job with as much if not more...
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    bedside nursing, is it really that bad?

    sonia211 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I like what you have to say but then again every personality is different. Everyone has to find their own niche. I know nurses who have moved through many many different depts, informatics, Dr....
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    sonia211 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ummm . . . if Nursing satisfaction scores are factored into the EO designation model how come no one asks for our
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    sonia211 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I used to work on tele floor where my work cell phone would ring constantly. I could never use the restroom in peace let alone take a 30 minute "off the clock" lunch break without being interrupted....
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    New Business for RN

    sonia211 replied to sonia211's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am a bedside RN in Critical care at a hospital. I work 3 days a week so this leaves me time to do a side business to help supplement my income. Now if only I could figure out what to do . .
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    The Disrespect Of Nurses

    sonia211 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is 1 of the many reasons I have been looking for different Nursing jobs AWAY from the bedside. It has become obvious to me that nurses are no more than assistants to Drs. We are held...
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    Being stopped from going to critical care

    sonia211 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hello Nurses! I have completed 1 year in a telemetry floor. I s/w the Manager of the SICU floor stating my interest in learning critical care skills and moving onto ICU eventually. Since...
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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    sonia211 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ~*Stargazer*~ Thank you for understanding the context of my post. Well
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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    sonia211 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    miaragonese, 42pines, mclennan, Thank you for all your kind words. I appreciate the support. msgirl68 I received your message but my account doesn't allow me to send private messages, however...
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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    sonia211 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Angel, May I ask what do you do
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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    sonia211 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First off: Thank you to all who replied. I appreciate all your responses. 2) Thank you applewhitern as you ECHO my sentiments EXACTLY. 3) I am sorry that I offended people by my use of the word...
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    New Grad First Job Question

    sonia211 replied to SanDiegoCaliRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    my best advice would be to take any job you can get for the moment. if it is in a hospital "all the better". after 1 yr of employment you will no longer be considered a new grad so you can start to...
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    Certification to do Chemical Peels?

    sonia211 replied to Hithere's topic in General Nursing

    I have an esthetician license with my RN license. I would suggest you go and take a chemical peel class through one of the skin care manufacterers like PCA. Here's there link http://pcaskin.com/ Let...
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    CRNA or Other Specialty?

    sonia211 replied to LMT2BSN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi Bobby, Being a CRNA requires you to work with patients in the OR. If you want something that is maybe more investigative have you tried looking into Forensics Nursing? That seems like a...