SunnyPupRN

SunnyPupRN

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  1. are online MSN programs respected?

    SunnyPupRN replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    ooops wrong

  2. Florida job market for new grads or returning nurses

    SunnyPupRN replied to SmilesNoir's topic in Florida Nursing

    I absolutely agree. Pensacola is taking an economic downturn, maybe because of the oil spill. I'm champing at the bit to get the h*** out of here. In the meantime, I've applied as a vet tech just...

  3. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    SunnyPupRN replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, I interviewed twice for HCA...two different hospitals. I'll say they were upfront. They talked about making 'gobs of money', take on this shift and that shift left and right. I'm a single...

  4. Rusty skills/burned some bridges. what to do?

    SunnyPupRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am in a position where I need to earn some money part time. But I have had health problems and stayed out of work for the last year. My last nursing job I was a school nurse and was give the...

  5. Rusty skills/burned some bridges. what to do?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to thank everyone for their very kind replies. My anxiety level was such that I was even afraid to look at the responses for fear of being flamed by people I don't know - but you all were...

  6. Rusty skills/burned some bridges. what to do?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I applied for disability but was denied. My hearing for appeal is over a year away. Yea, it's sticky. Thanks

  7. RN to Mental Health NP...How?

    SunnyPupRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I'm an RN with 3-4 years of psych experience (but took some time off), and want to return to school to become a Psych NP. I have an ADN. I am pretty broke so I think I would qualify for...

  8. RN to Mental Health NP...How?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tanz, How do you like Graceland? Do you know if they accept federal funding, as I would be submitting FAFSA?

  9. RN to Mental Health NP...How?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really! Wow...So mental health certification takes about 6 months? And you can jump to MSN-FNP from ADN? (Love those

  10. RN to Mental Health NP...How?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. Are you doing RN to MSN as an associate degree nurse or a BSN nurse? Will you be practicing Mental Health as well, as a Family Practice Nurse?

  11. Advancing Education with a Learning Disability?

    SunnyPupRN posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    i'm hoping to find someone else who has walked in these shoes- i want to earn the bsn, but of course statistics is a requirement and i'm dx'd with dyscalculia, a math processing disability. for my rn...

  12. Advancing Education with a Learning Disability?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Congratulations! My bf has AS and I notice how difficult it is for him to understand how to communicate with his staff (he is a dentist)...he gets flustered, takes expressions literally, doesn't know...

  13. Advancing Education with a Learning Disability?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    wow!! really?? more like interpreting data? thanks for the

  14. Advancing Education with a Learning Disability?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for asking. I'm wanting to succeed. I want to know if it's possible to succeed in statistics with dyscalculia or is it an uphill battle getting schools to recognize the disability and figure...

  15. Advancing Education with a Learning Disability?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    james, thanks for sharing. i feel so defeated. i did look into the legality of the forced resignation, but they can it was so traumatizing i don't think i have the mental stamina to pursue any...

  16. Returning for the BSN with a Learning Disability...Anyone Else?

    SunnyPupRN posted a topic in General Students

    i'm hoping to find someone else who has walked in these shoes- i want to earn the bsn, but of course statistics is a requirement and i'm dx'd with dyscalculia, a math processing disability. for my rn...

  17. Returning for the BSN with a Learning Disability...Anyone Else?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Students

    thank

  18. Help! New Job as School Nurse!

    SunnyPupRN posted a topic in School

    hi everyone, remember that interview with the department of health that i was sure i bombed a few weeks ago? well, they called today and offered me a f/t school nurse float position for ese students....

  19. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    SunnyPupRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i'm a float rn, right now filling in at a middle school clinic. it's a very hectic clinic, 6th,7th, 8th graders coming in for all sorts of real and not so real complaints. a boy came in and complained...

  20. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    went to see my supervisor but she had already left for the day. the school admin had pulled the boy's white card (emergency contacts) so i'm not sure what's going on - they are keeping me out of the...

  21. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'm trying, i'm trying. but i think i might have gotten in trouble for rocking the boat. my supervisor called and wants to talk to me. ugh. i'm just amazed at what is going on...boys coming in...

  22. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    if you scroll back i updated the day earlier. not much progress, i'm

  23. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Point taken. Thanks, I needed that

  24. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. You are very kind. I will call the parent tomorrow. I will ask what plans she has for him to get help for his mental state, and I will suggest pressing charges against the bullies. I...

  25. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    SunnyPupRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    update: i spoke with the principle and the secretary (i know the secretary does not have alot of power but i wanted a witness to the conversation). the child is spot on - the priciple barely...