MsbossyRN

MsbossyRN

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  1. Confuse about bachelor vs. Associate degree

    MsbossyRN replied to barbiie27's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well good luck! Hopefully those credits will help fast track you on to becoming an

  2. Confuse about bachelor vs. Associate degree

    MsbossyRN replied to barbiie27's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you can go for your b.s. It is better in the long run if you want to do anything like advanced practice nursing. Since you already have an a.s. in medical assistance. Maybe getting your a.s. in...

  3. Nurses with depression

    MsbossyRN replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi since you mentioned panic attacks/anxiety. I just had a quick question. How do employers feel about their nurses taking benzo's or other things for panic attacks and anxiety? I read somewhere,...

  4. Do you put seasonal work on your resume?

    MsbossyRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi I'm a new grad and I have been looking for a full time job as a nurse for over a month now. As a matter of fact I can not even land part time work at hospitals or LTC's right now. Most apps say I...

  5. Drug Screen Panels

    MsbossyRN replied to Suresh Morgan's topic in General Nursing

    Google

  6. Do you put seasonal work on your resume?

    MsbossyRN replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the reply. I have recommendations from clinical instructors, and the nursing director of the school. I submit them as references and they write recommendations as needed. So far all that...

  7. Whole class got same steth...

    MsbossyRN replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Buy a cover, or write your name in permanent marker. Your school was nice enough to give you that stuff. At my school we had to buy it all. If you look to buy a new one, try an ultra scope. You can...

  8. Pre-employment Drug Screen

    MsbossyRN replied to teg9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Benzo's are tested for. If you have a prescription then it is okay. You disclose and you provide proof of script if needed. Benzo's can take at least a week to clear your system if they are used...

  9. Are Jobs So Plentiful?

    MsbossyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    In my area jobs for new grads seem to be really hard to come by. But we also have 4 major cc and universities pumping out new grads once if not twice a year. That doesn't even include the 5 for profit...

  10. Question how much do you love this site?

    MsbossyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone: I seem to get on this website at least once a day. Okay its really more than that. I really like reading about and talking to other nurses and seeing what they have going on. I found my...

  11. New RN frustrated: can't find a residency or a job..... Suggestions?

    MsbossyRN replied to tplusthree's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Same boat here, just in Virginia. Good

  12. Medications that make you helpless and psychotic for nursing students

    MsbossyRN replied to Elsarap's topic in General Nursing

    I never had such a drug given to me or fellow classmates at nursing school. I would not even accept such a thing. We got our learning experience hands on working and caring for the pysh patients. You...

  13. Help va Rn looking to move to NY!

    MsbossyRN posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Advice on moving from VA to NY. Hi everyone: I'm a new Rn with no real world experience. The job market in Virginia is pretty bad. I have a lot of family in Ny and they are all singing praises about...

  14. Question how much do you love this site?

    MsbossyRN replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too have learned a lot from here about the world of "real world nursing" 1. There is no enourmous nursing shortage that our instructors were using to encougare us as things got harder in nursing...

  15. Maybe new grads should consider this?

    MsbossyRN replied to indreams84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I might be half sleep, so correct me if I am confused. Your advice to new grads that are having a hard time finding work is to work at LTC/nursing homes while looking? If so then I will just say that...

  16. What constitutes falsifying documentation?

    MsbossyRN replied to physioex's topic in General Nursing

    One she is new, and two she may have been stressed and trying to save time. I was suggesting they could have easily re-educated her to that fact. Not everyone is perfect and I doubt that she would...

  17. asn vs bsn

    MsbossyRN replied to PATRICE87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Your welcome and good

  18. Confused by schools in VA

    MsbossyRN replied to rubydoo's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Many schools have lpn to adn or Rn in va. They do not honor the credits, just your license. I know many lpns that have done bridge programs in virginia. I believe norfolk state, ODU, and Hampton U...

  19. What constitutes falsifying documentation?

    MsbossyRN replied to physioex's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just surprised she wasn't told the first time she did it, that it was wrong. I am sure if she were told she was not to do it, they could have avoid firing

  20. Help va Rn looking to move to NY!

    MsbossyRN replied to MsbossyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Oh wow i did not know that. I guess that's out of the question. I feel even worse for the experienced

  21. Advice please, VA RN looking to move to FL!

    MsbossyRN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Advice on moving from VA to Fl. Hi everyone: I'm a new Rn with no real world experience. The job market in Virginia is pretty bad. I graduated in may 2010 and got my license in july. I have a family...

  22. Advice please, VA RN looking to move to FL!

    MsbossyRN replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks so much for the response. I was looking at the florida hospital of orlando. It is close very close to were I would be staying. I am thinking I should just stick it out in va for at least...

  23. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    MsbossyRN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took me one hour. When question 75 came up I felt like, "NOOO please give me more chances" The computer turned off, I thought i failed but I

  24. What are some crazy things you've seen since being a nurse?

    MsbossyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since becoming a nurse I feel so much more obserbant in everyday life. Lately I keep finding myself in situations where I'm like when it comes to how I am treated in the hospital or how patients are...

  25. What are some crazy things you've seen since being a nurse?

    MsbossyRN replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when they just guess and make up stuff. One night before my operation my bp was running very low. The electronic cuffs couldnt get a reading. I had two other Rns take it manually before I went...