ThePrincessBride MSN, RN, NP

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    How much debt would you go into for NP school?

    ThePrincessBride replied to nursing_student93's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    $0. I am not working my butt off in undergraduate to graduate debt-free than turn around and have a massive debt load of 60k. I plan on staying with my employer, who will pay full-time workers 100%...
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    The NICU is the best kept secret that is right out in the open!

    ThePrincessBride replied to LLL01's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NICU is my DREAM job. Congratulations! I'm
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    Completed Non-Accredited Nursing Program, But Want Higher Education. Help!

    ThePrincessBride replied to TheCommuter's topic in School, College Programs

    I discourage everyone from attending a non-accredited nursing program for the reasons listed in the OP. My hospital does NOT hire people who have graduated from non-accredited nursing schools as well...
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    It's hard losing classmates...

    ThePrincessBride replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    I think you need to be reminded that personal attacks are not allowed on allnurses, and if you cannot post without making personal attacks, then do not post at all.
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    It's hard losing classmates...

    ThePrincessBride replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    As someone who has been that "lost" classmate, I am just letting you know how it feels to be on the other side of the table. It is really difficult to return that next year having to face the...
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    Racial Refusals In Nursing

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

    No one said racism only involved whites against blacks, however, blacks are definitely the most visible minority and have a pretty unique history that mirrors no other group in America. We're also the...
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    It's hard losing classmates...

    ThePrincessBride replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    We don't need your pity.I didn't pass my third quarter of the program. It was devastating and it didn't help that my so called friends weren't there for me.I deleted all of them from Facebook and now...
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    Why you shouldn't become a nurse practitioner

    ThePrincessBride replied to chillnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good point!Cost of living definitely needs to be taken into account when talking about salary. Sixty bucks per hour in California or NYC is nowhere near as impressive as making sixty bucks per hour...
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    Why you shouldn't become a nurse practitioner

    ThePrincessBride replied to chillnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    DNP,I cannot imagine making 65 bucks an hour as an NP. You are making more than some of the CRNAs at the hospital I work. However, didn't you say in a previous thread that your facility is unusual in...
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    Fundamentals instructor doesn't teach.

    ThePrincessBride replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

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    Fundamentals instructor doesn't teach.

    ThePrincessBride replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    You are extrapolating. Academics do not reflect one's clinical practice or bed side manner and for you to insinuate that is slanderous and could get you in deep trouble. I would focus on learning as...
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    Shift Cancellations (Please HELP!!)

    ThePrincessBride replied to wenRN01's topic in Nursing Career

    This is why I'm not a fan of seniority. I'm sure you need to pay your bills just as much as the most senior nurse. It should be rotated because losing a week's pay due to low census is ridiculous. I...
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    Racial Refusals In Nursing

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

    Great post Commuter! I am a black woman as well. To be honest, I usually am more forgiving if the patient is very old and/or demented but I get very unnerved when I encounter younger racists. I agree...
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    The Value of AN

    ThePrincessBride replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    It is like a smoker telling someone else that smoking is bad. While the smoker may be right, he or she cannot be taken seriously as he or she is contradicting the message. While I do think she has...
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    Nodding off...

    ThePrincessBride replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    My phone switched it up. It was supposed to be sit not sleep. We would be fired for sleeping on the job. Imagine having to sit in the dark in a comfortable chair with a snoring patient? It was
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    Nodding off...

    ThePrincessBride replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    I actually know a nurse who has a reputation of throwing people under the bus for the petty things such as doing homework during down time (which is not against the rules) or being late on a couple...
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    The Value of AN

    ThePrincessBride replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize nursing students were considered "lowly". Nice.As for the original post, right message from the wrong
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    When attending a traditional BSN program, are students told they're better than ADNs?

    ThePrincessBride replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm in a BSN program. We aren't told that we are better, but our new grads are definitely at an advantage compared to the ADN-new grads. Certain hospitals in my location already have posted "BSNs...
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    fundamentals: should I drop?

    ThePrincessBride replied to lovenotwar14's topic in General Students

    I've seen people pass by ONE question. However, after reading your post, it sounds as though you still have plenty more opportunities to pull up that grade. In the end, it is your choice. I would...
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    Should I resign, or be suspended?

    ThePrincessBride replied to mahroya's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh, I'm not excusing the NM either. But, I don't think the OP is seeing the situation through the NM's eyes. And I'm curious as to know what she was written up
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    Should I resign, or be suspended?

    ThePrincessBride replied to mahroya's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry, but the fault is on you, OP. You knew that you had to wait one year before a transfer, but you decided to pursue the job anyway. Your NM has a right to be ticked off, especially if you are...
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    Grade Anxiety

    ThePrincessBride posted a topic in General Students

    I suffer from severe anxiety, anxiety that has landed me in the hospital. I'm on medication, but it is creeping back up. I took two quizzes. Each worth 11% each. I got an 84% on one and a 76% on the...
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    Overtime dependent nurses

    ThePrincessBride replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also want to add that from my personal experience, the people who work the crazy hours are the same people who end up getting sicker quicker and eventually experience more health problems. I...
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    Overtime dependent nurses

    ThePrincessBride replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It depends on where you live. The average American household combined income is about 50k a year and I've seen single mothers get by on less without relying on assistance to make ends meet. It is all...
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    Grade Anxiety

    ThePrincessBride replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Update: Took the final. I didn't study so much, went out to see a movie with my mom, and I pulled an 88% (B+). She has been known to drop questions (last class, she dropped 6 questions), so if she...