Mrs. Sparkle Pants

Mrs. Sparkle Pants

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  1. PA vs. NP vs. OT

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to wastingnotime's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in your same situation and I am going the NP route. I did a lot of research and I prefer the nursing model to the medical model and I appreciate all the options I would have as a nurse that I...

  2. please guide me

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to sukh :)'s topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital designations like that are on nametags, so it's not exactly a secret. I can't imagine you getting demoted, or for that matter her getting promoted. Good

  3. Is nursing a good career?!

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so here's my story. I have B.S. in another field, and 3/4 of a masters degree. In my last year of college I worked as a home health aide, and I fell in love with healthcare and geriatrics. I was...

  4. how to learn another language?

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    Make a Spanish friend

  5. Brand new ward (unit), brand new team - how to build team spirit?

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could make a get to know you board with fun facts about each employee? Also try to do as many recognition things as you can. You could have a box where employees can wrote down when They...

  6. Brand new ward (unit), brand new team - how to build team spirit?

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely think you should try to have some "get to know you" activities. They are so cheesy, but everyone gets a laugh and it helps to break the ice. Also, maybe you could all go out to eat one...

  7. Should I leave nursing?

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with being a mental health NP!! WAY less time than going back to get a BS in Psych, MS in Psych, AND a PhD or Doctorate in Psych, and you will be doing the same thing. Good luck, but I don't...

  8. needing some advice, what would you do?

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like you have made your decision Enjoy your new

  9. To write up or not???

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    You are putting patient safety 1st and your license 2nd, sounds like you have your priorities in check and you most definitely did the right thing. So nothing happened this time, but what about the...

  10. Glad they are flooding the market with New Grads...

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    So I shouldn't be able to pursue my passion because it is inconveniencing those already in the field? I'm sorry you are having to deal with a poor work environment, but please don't blame the students...

  11. I didn't know I was pregnant?

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to cali_rusk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ha ha! I love that show! The terrible acting makes it so much better, lol. I will be interested to see if anyone has any real

  12. BSN Equivalent

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to k.mims's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are entry level masters programs, BUT if you are wanting to be a CRNA you will need bedside ICU experience. You would be better off getting your BSN, working to get the experience necessary...

  13. sharing personal info with patients

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you are coming from, but I would err on the side of caution. You never know how someone will interpret something you say. For example, if you tell them you had cancer they may...

  14. Done with school but don't want to start work as a nurse...

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to anichka1285's topic in General Nursing

    What was your first degree in? Is there any way to mesh the two into a career that would work for you? I know you said you know about all the options nurses have, but you could have a desk job,...

  15. First time at clinicals

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to incurable_optimism's topic in General Nursing

    But don't fake it too much! If you don't know something, ask!

  16. HELP! Social question-over the line?

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to jlove1821's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmmm...this is tough...does your facility have a policy about giving patients personal information? Do you think they would be okay with you contacting the family? I was thinking it might be better if...

  17. Interested in MSN/MPH degree

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to ILC22's topic in General Nursing

    There are also entry level masters program.s...go to the AACN website and check out the lost of programs. Sorry I'm on my phone or I would give the link! I know yale has an entry level MSN MPH dual...

  18. Full-time weekend shifts - LPN

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to Graduate-PN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your childcare situation, but overnight friday, saturday, and sunday would be 3 12 hour

  19. Should I still send it?

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely! You never know when you will want another position in that hospital, and it's always nice to have HR and/or managers on your nice list! Congrats on the new job

  20. Cop to Nurse resume questions

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to bds165's topic in General Nursing

    Working in high stress, fast paced situations Quick thinking/decision making skills Leadership Work with a diversity of populations Knowledge of local laws/policies Experience writing detailed reports...

  21. L&D Tech Interview this Fri.....What to expect!!

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to NiciNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All the interviews I have had ask questions about my performance at previous jobs, so prep yourself by thinking back on a time you went above and beyond, a time you didn't meet expectations, a time...

  22. Help me find out which nursing position is right for me.

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if you want to be an LVN/LPN you would have to graduate from an LVN/LPN program, which would mean seeing which of your current credits will transfer. If you want to be a CNA, you would have to...

  23. HATE LTC

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to LPN9816aj's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing you left your old position that you loved because you needed PRN hours? If you absolutely can't go back to your old job, I would try again, maybe at a different

  24. B.S.N. vs. Biology? Which one is more challenging?

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to bree*'s topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, why does it matter? It seems to me like we are comparing apples to oranges. If you want to be a nurse, get a BSN, if you want to be a lab tech, teacher, doctor, and pursue advanced...

  25. Background Study

    Mrs. Sparkle Pants replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    I heard on the news the other day that there is some ridiculous number of people with duplicate SSNs, like 1 in 7. Definitely don't let this go; I'm assuming if you had done something to a minor you...