dixiebelleRN

I'm looking at online N.P. programs, because of my work schedule and unfortunatly I have to do full time financially. I'm just curious, does anyone have thoughts on online programs? Do you feel they turn out equally qualified nurse practicioners? Specifically I'm looking at Troy University. Welcome any thoughts :)

our P&P's are also private therefore couldn't send you the info, but basically how it works, is we give the patent a pin and they can give it to 3 people. Generally when anyone calls who can give the phone number can have the information. The number is typically the last 4 numbers of their billing number which is randomly generated number for their admission. I previously worked in an ICU where there was 1 (ONE) contact person for the patient and when anyone would call in we would direct their inquerys to taht one person, IE they'd agree to it knowing we'd be giving their phone number to friends and family that would call in, and would be ok with that.

ANY med can be piggybacked with Normal saline, it's the same thing as flushing before or after a drug is given. generally it's not recommended to mix abx with anything else. (excluding some lyte riders) the piggy back setting allows the med to run in and then the fluid to run in once that med is completed.

I do have a spouse but he works swing shifts 8hours 4-12a and 11p-7a so... that won't really make much of a difference in our lives.

Well it's more a new nurse thing, after a set by the unit amount of time (ie 6 months, 1 year 2 year max) it varies by the unit you're hired into, you don't have to do rotating shifts OR weekends anymore, you're on one set 3 12hour shifts.

I wanted to but I felt that I was only seeing the good and not seeing the hang-ups.... you know you only see what you wanna

ohh no i have to do 2 summer holidays and 2 winter holidays... now the new place its 1 holiday a year it alternates between summer or winter

Yes if they pay for my career they work with the classes I take. and I have a choice of 7 different universities offering nearly every nursing type major/specialty imaginable. I have also done rotating shifts for the last 5 years prior to this nuring job. I worked 7a-7p for 4 days, 7p-7a for 4 days then off 4 days. I loved it.

Even though I would prefer rotation shifts? I don't like being tied to one shift. in terms of the pay differential, I know it seems like a lot because the shift differentials make up enough that my total loss is only a little more than 2000 (assuming 50% day sift and 50% night shift) ALSO- the other hosp. will pay 100% of my graduate and advanced practice degrees with a 2 year contract to the hospital (they also offer programs where they will pay me for 40 hours and only have to work for 20, while in school for an approved program including clinical specialist and nurse practicioner). My current employer only gives 1500/year. AND seeing I start my masters prgram in sept. that could be really beneficial

Let's say you have a (nursing) job you've been doing this job for about 5 months now... it pays well, you don't hate what you do but you really don't love it, you don't live for it. You don't find it challenging or thrilling. You currently don't work weekends AT all however it IS 5 8 hour shifts, (not the most desirable) and also it's union. you get offered a new job, which is essentially your dream job, it's in critical care, (which is what I was always certain I'd do, never a wavering thought). It's a rotation through 3 ICU's (surgical/trauma, neuro, C/T) and at the end of 4 months, you're offered a definate position in one of them. The shifts are usually rotating IE 7a-7p then next week 7p-7a (and I don't really have a problem with that). It does require you to work either 1 out of 4 weekends or every other (depending on which unit the final offer comes from). The pay is a little less, about 3$ per hour, however the shift differentials are better. Which do you choose?

What should I say to her then? just say, a better opportunity has presented itself to me and I could not turn it down? or what? The new place offered me a small tuition forgiveness, and that was the BIG selling point.

To my nurse manager or who though? To whom do I give the letter

I am quite green in terms of experience, and have never really had to formall resign from a professional career. I recieved a much better opportunity which futhers my career goals. I have no issues what-so-ever with my current employer flawless record and great rapport so obviously I really don't want to burn any bridges. I am currently on a med surg floor and was offered a great opportunity in a trauma ICU (in a larger hospital with more financial stability) which is where I've wanted to be. I'm a new nurse so this is a GREAT opportunity and my dream job. I'm just curious what you suggest as a way to resign professionally. Thanks guys!! :)

Just looking in general such as trends as a. Way to keep abreast on the latest in nursing

What if any publications or magazine (nursing specific) do you subscribe to?

Sorry no that was directed at cwine. Thought I quoted it

I prefer not to say here but if u pm me illreply with it. Reason its So much is BC I'm in a union

I'm outside of philly and making 35.72 (as a new grad) as a base pay with 25% more per hour for night shift. My girlfriend who moved to Mass was offered 90k. and a 10k signon/moving bonus

check into fair acres nursing home, check into mcgee rehab, check into little flower manor, apply to penn anywhere that says clinical nurse 1. chekc out bryn mawr rehab,

which one do youw ant more? You do just that, say thank you so much for the offer, tell them how happy you are for their consideration but you must decline their offer.

I will be able to afford it fortunatly... but there are A LOT who aren't. an aweful lot. I too went to a private college, at the time, my step father was a CFO of a large company who was doing quite well, then the stock market fell and many companies closed, he was let go, now my mom/step dad live off of the generous sallary my mom makes, but she does not manage her money well at all, she spends more than she makes unfortuantly. Ultimatly the agreement was if I got my bach. in any school, they pay, since he lost his job and she can't manage, it's up to me, which I can't expect anything else anyhow. I knew in the back of my mind that it could fall back on me (duah, the loans are in my name), just wish it didn't. I also wish I'd chosen a state school... but water under the bridge at this point, right? :)

What do you nurses do to care for yourself? What do you do to make sure you stay healthy, relaxed, minimal stress etc? Nurses are known for not caring enough for themselves, leading to burn out. Just looking for ideas on what you do to stay sane (as a relative term of course)

I can feel your pain on that, been an EMT for 6 years. ICU tech for 3 years and nurse for a few months, nothing gets me going like a good car accident or being first on scene!! What about pre-hosp. RN?

I understand it has to be paid back, by me, that was never in question. I'm questioning that being in a public service type job should have some kind of education reimbursement. Esp. because soon it will be a requirement (for all the hospitals in my area) for a BSN. I was lucky enough to obtain a job within a month, but that's because I maintained full time employment while in school and went without sleep many, many many nights! I have friends who haven't gotten a job yet and they graduated in may ;09... now some of it I attribute to them not being as proactive as others, being lazy and not really following through on prospective job offers. but they are defaulting on education loan payments... because many lenders only allow 12 months of no payments, for the life of the loan. It just stinks that education can be so costly.

after years of evals (not just as an RN but as a tech too) they nearly have to give you something to improve on, for example mine was sigining off on my hourly rounding sheets. As long as she don't have write ups, or other disciplenary actions, you're fine!! I'd also bring my issue with that CNA to my managers attention.