567 SeaOtter

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1. 50 Yr Old Experienced RN; Should I go back to school for my BSN or MSN?

   567 SeaOtter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Hello OP. Your previous degree may advance you along quickly. I found a RN-BSN program that accepted much of my previous college work. Also, I used CLEP exams to test out and get course credit. I...

2. Am I too old to start this?

   567 SeaOtter replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

   I finished nursing school at age 52. Now debating fnp. I'd be over 60. You can do

3. career-changer & adjustment to the acute care floor

   567 SeaOtter posted a topic in General Nursing

   This is something I've been wondering about & maybe some people out there who know psychology can comment. I made a change to nursing after a long career of research at the lab bench. I am...

4. First RN job: How long does it take to get your groove?

   567 SeaOtter posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hello! I keep hearing that everything gets better around the 6 months mark - is it true? Does it take longer? I still feel like a basket case much of the time on a busy med-surg floor - Wondering...

5. Can't sleep. Ever. And I'm getting fat.

   567 SeaOtter replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

   thyroid

6. Malpractice insurance for new grad?

   567 SeaOtter replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone so much! It seems like one of the instructors recommended something through ANA - does anyone know about

7. Malpractice insurance for new grad?

   567 SeaOtter posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, What are the best options for malpractice insurance to protect a brand new nurse? I've heard that the insurance provided through your employer protects the institution rather than the...

8. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

   567 SeaOtter replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

   My doctor told me - you already HAVE a college degree. You won't need to do the BSN. Boy I hope he was

9. Older new grad- need help to find 1st job

   567 SeaOtter replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I love med-surg & want to do floor nursing. Am I crazy? I want to do it before I get too much older & less able. Thank you for the encouragement - I need it right

10. Older new grad- need help to find 1st job

    567 SeaOtter posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Nurse Friends! I am an older (50s) new grad looking for my 1st nursing job. I'm just asking for some prayers & positive vibes for a good outcome. Thank you! I love

11. Tele interview Tomorrow. Need your help!

    567 SeaOtter replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    When you describe a mistake you made & what you learned from it (on an interview) is a med error appropriate or would you be shooting yourself in the

12. new job blues....

    567 SeaOtter replied to shoegazer's topic in General Nursing

    I heard from an ICU nurse that she did not like her job at first but now she loves

13. how to be efficient

    567 SeaOtter replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you all for the great tips! This is extremely helpful!!

14. how to be efficient

    567 SeaOtter posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! I am looking for tips from experienced CNAs for how to care for multiple patients. I'm starting a new assignment with more patients than I'm used to. Does anyone have tips about how to cope...

15. Old grad = no job = depression

    567 SeaOtter replied to Jane_Diagnosis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi All, I'm due to graduate a 2 yr program in about 1 year & the job prospects look pretty scary. Most of the postings I see for nurses do require a year of experience. I'm pretty worried - I'm...