gettingbsn2msn

gettingbsn2msn MSN, RN

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  1. Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    gettingbsn2msn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    That is fine if they do not want to hear it. However, they need to be prepared to pay cash up front for classes, books, uniforms and ect. They need to know that student loans never ever go away....

  2. Coworker going to turn down "diamond" job because of training location...seriously?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    He may not have the money for gas, hotel and food and does not want to disclose that. I am guessing it could cost him a thousand dollars to front that money. In these economic times that can be...

  3. affect of nursing shortage on nursing leadership and management, help!

    gettingbsn2msn replied to purpletouch's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am one of those who thought I would retire early. My 401 was decimated. My house is upside down. Nope, don't see retirement anywhere

  4. Online Schools for diploma grad working over 30 years in nursing

    gettingbsn2msn replied to WPgrad's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went to school in Georgia for my BSN (I also am older). It wasn't bad. I did end up moving to the college area so that I could collaborate with my fellow students. I also used this as a stepping...

  5. What's Wrong With 21st Century Nursing

    gettingbsn2msn replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with the less

  6. How old is too old?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went back to school later in life. I am now in my 50's and pursuing a FNP degree. Many are in my same boat. The only thing I tell myself is I will have to find a good plastic surgeon if this...

  7. NP program with clinicals and preceptors

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Kitty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Mine

  8. Hit rock bottom... ruined nursing career... life is a mess right now...

    gettingbsn2msn replied to NurseCard's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Many of us are in the same boat. I took a travel assignment to help pay bills. I came home and discovered that my husband has not been paying the mortage payment. So now my house is in foreclosure....

  9. Traveling with American Mobile

    gettingbsn2msn replied to sylvoxz1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That pay seems low to me for Ca. I make that traveling in

  10. Does this sound like a decent rate?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to gnursjr2's topic in Travel

    I make more than that as a traveler in the southeast where the pay and conditions are the worst. That is really scary because I thought Cali always paid well. Think I will stay

  11. Why do you want to be a NP???

    gettingbsn2msn replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I already make good money for my area as a RN. I work as agency and traveler. I do not work for a hospital due to the fact I would probably earn less money. I have also been a staff nurse at a...

  12. OK RN moving to FL

    gettingbsn2msn replied to HolliRN006's topic in Florida Nursing

    My agency pays 35/hr. Problem was I was getting called off alot so I signed a contract as a traveler. I live >50 miles away from the hospital. I am still getting 35/hour but that is very good...

  13. Needing encouragement, trying to get past being fired a few years ago.....

    gettingbsn2msn replied to nursingosaurus's topic in General Nursing

    And good god no, you are not doomed for being fired. It happens all the time with nurses. I got my travel gig 6 weeks after I was fired. The only reason it was 6 weeks is that I was depressed for...

  14. Needing encouragement, trying to get past being fired a few years ago.....

    gettingbsn2msn replied to nursingosaurus's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I just read your #3 that it isn't about the money. Sorry, but life is about the money. Ceo's make in the millions of dollars. It is high time that woman (I assume your a woman, so am I) stand...

  15. Needing encouragement, trying to get past being fired a few years ago.....

    gettingbsn2msn replied to nursingosaurus's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was fired after 3 years. I went on vacation with my children. The day before I was to come back the nurse manager called me on my cell phone. She stated "we need you in here now" and "you...

  16. Work in Alaska?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to thatchergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know the conditions in Alaska. I love living in the southeast but the pay is nil and the conditions are getting worse. People around me are getting let go right and

  17. NP wanna be

    gettingbsn2msn replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Gotta repeat, Margarette Fitzgerald. She is an awesome educator. I have continued to work full time while in NP school but it is almost impossible. I also have ridiculously high standards. This...

  18. biggest mistake of my life

    gettingbsn2msn replied to skny's topic in New York Nursing

    We had a nurse move here with her husband but she said there are jobs in Buffalo and they pay

  19. Fecal Transplants- What do you think about this?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is very interesting. I honestly never heard of such a thing. I want to read more about this. We get many c-diff patients because everyone is on all this antibiotic regimens. Vanco,...

  20. Night shift work

    gettingbsn2msn replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I have put on 40 pounds after being on night shift for 3 years. It goes on slowly so you do not really notice....until you get on the scales. This seems to be the norm as most of the nurses say the...

  21. Canadian nurse trying to work in U.S

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Abbachri's topic in General Nursing

    It is not this nurse fault. The fault lies at the US government for the insanity right now in healthcare. If anyone can get a job right now grab it as there are not enough jobs to go around-for...

  22. Looking for advice! NP vs. MD

    gettingbsn2msn replied to umdgrad's topic in Advanced Practice

    If you go MD, just be careful on your loan obligations. Very difficult to pay off as one doc I spoke with is over 300k in debt. We do not know where socialized medicine will end up so those loans...

  23. NP wanna be

    gettingbsn2msn replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It sounds like you are on track. You might want to get the Margaret Fitzgerald study guide book. I think it is 30 some dollars on amazon. It is a great study guide and has helped me through NP...

  24. She sure did... and with a straight face!

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Camemile's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is getting worse. Hospitals are working very short staffed. Patients are becoming more demanding. I was passing meds the other night and one woman's tv was not working. I called to see if...

  25. How common is it to get fired?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to TurtleCat's topic in General Nursing

    I was fired from a job. However, I am in an at will state. This means fired anytime for any reason. I was never absent, always on time and was even told while being fired that patients "love you"....