SarahLovesNovember

SarahLovesNovember BSN, RN

Still a medic at heart but ICU, M/S, SVU

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  1. How many years an RN before MSN?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Out of curiousity, what do you all think about people who work in the ICU for 1-2 years and then go for their ACNP? Do you think there is enough foundation gained with only a couple of years? Thank...

  2. 2 potential jobs!!!

    SarahLovesNovember replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Zenman, can I assume you were in the military at Fort Polk? Leesville is definitely not the best place to

  3. ADN-MSN Schools?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Actually, has anyone on these boards been in Northeastern's BSN-MSN program? It's geared toward nurses who have an ASN plus the clinical experience who are able to finish a dual degree BSN/MSN in 2...

  4. ADN-MSN Schools?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Northeastern University has a good one as

  5. How did you fund your education?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to Azureshunter's topic in General Students

    I had to take out private loans. I could cry if I thought about it too much. I'm working a deal with the hospital I work at currently to help with some, not all, tuition reimbursement and for next...

  6. Hospital or LTC?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to Satori77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A hospital is the better choice for skills, money and all that jazz. Very hard to get a position in one if you don't have previous experience or know somebody there. LTC's are also great because you...

  7. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow...this is a late post...but to the last poster...you get 5 patients up a piece, washed and dressed? Does 7-3 do anything? I hate when floors do that. They like to cram so much crap in between...

  8. ICU Question

    SarahLovesNovember posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    If a hospital, medium sized, offers positions in the "ICU", does that mean that you will get a mix of patients because it is not a specialized unit? They offer an ICU and IMCU. Do you think enough...

  9. ER Karaoke

    SarahLovesNovember replied to bigjim's topic in Emergency

    Wow! I've wasted like a half hour of my life laughing and watching these sing a long videos.

  10. maggots?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to billsnurse's topic in Emergency

    Wow. This stuff is crazy! I've got the

  11. How long did it take you to get a job as a new grad?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to ac123's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know that this is probably something you don't want to hear or take into consideration, but what about a nursing home? If you can't find a job anywhere, I would do what it takes to pay the bills....

  12. Private Vs. State Vs. Public Hospitals

    SarahLovesNovember posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone! I figure with everyones experience on this board that I can get some good answers to this question. What do you all think of Private Vs. State Vs. Public Hospitals. Pay, quality of...

  13. Private Vs. State Vs. Public Hospitals

    SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Psychiatric

    Do you think it is possible to go straight into Detox/Substance abuse nursing after graduating from nursing school? I hear mixed thoughts on

  14. Anyone paying for school with the GI BILL or College Fund?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to dreamon's topic in General Students

    Hi, I am doing this. I took out loans in the amount of schooling and am using my GI Bill benefits towards living expenses. I feel this is how I can handle just working part time and keeping up with...

  15. Medically Induced Coma

    SarahLovesNovember posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I have a question. As a nurse anesthetist, are you able or have you heard of an NA able to perform a medically induced coma in a patient that it was ordered for? Or can only an MD perform this?...

  16. Has anyone challenged the CNA board exam without training ?

    SarahLovesNovember replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I challenged the NH board and got reciprocity in MA after the fact, but I've been a medic in the army for 5 years now. I'd hope that's the least they'd do for people with previous experience! But I...

  17. CNA Rant

    SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow...and here I was thinking I was the only one feeling this way! Nice

  18. CNA Rant

    SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you all so much for understanding where I am coming from. It can be so stressful sometimes! Maeva002, I have a similiar story. There was this CNA that was extremely lazy and constantly...

  19. Starting to Stress

    SarahLovesNovember posted a topic in General Students

    I know I can't be the only one in this boat, but how is everyone dealing with the news that there is no longer a nursing shortage? Here in New England it is almost impossible for new grads to find a...

  20. Starting to Stress

    SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Students

    I am not the only one stressing

  21. CCAC (pgh) CNA classes

    SarahLovesNovember replied to mochabean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So have you already taken a CNA course or are you trying to learn on the job? Why are you looking at becoming a CNA if you have a BS degree? Change of pace or looking forward to nursing

  22. CNA Rant

    SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Walkingon, you hit the nail on the

  23. Flunk! Kerplunk!

    SarahLovesNovember replied to MagnesiuM's topic in General Students

    Sometimes when you are under pressure it's easy to be off on your task a little bit. Take a deep breath, regroup and focus all of your energy on what you are hearing in that moment. You can do this!...

  24. Starting to Stress

    SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Students

    I guess I'll just have to wait and see when my time comes. On the Mass and NH boards here, people are freaking out over employment options. Just scares

  25. CNA Rant

    SarahLovesNovember replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I definitely agree with you. CNA's get a bad rep because of those who do not do their job properly. We would get a lot more respect if people took their job