JLB1215

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  1. Stony Brook Adult-Gerontology NP SUMMER 2020

    Just got my acceptance email !! Anyone Else?!! I’m so nervous!
  2. Stony Brook Adult-Gerontology NP SUMMER 2020

    Haven’t heard anything yet but based on previous threads they got tentative acceptance emails mid/ late February. ??‍♀️
  3. Stony Brook Adult-Gerontology NP SUMMER 2020

    How did it go? I scheduled mine for 12/13
  4. Stony Brook Adult-Gerontology NP SUMMER 2020

    yes! I got an email to schedule an interview yesterday .. anyone else get this email? *edit to add I submitted my app Monday and got an interview email yesterday
  5. Hi everyone!! Looking for some friends who are also applying for Summer 2020 Stonybrook FNP program! I just called the admissions office for the graduate school of nursing and she said the application is available first week in August... anyone start...
  6. Anyone applying to Stonybrook FNP for summer 2020?

    So you are doing FNP or adult? how did you decide between the two?
  7. Anyone applying to Stonybrook FNP for summer 2020?

    Great! So exciting. Im finishing up my essay now. so nervous.... Im only applying to stonybrook as its the most within my budget and online. what about you?
  8. Tips for AACN CCRN review ?

    I took the CCRN once and failed by 1 point. Did laura gasparis and practice questions.... Would like to take it again, what tips can you share that might give me an edge on passing?
  9. Hi everyone, I’ve been a critical care nurse for almost 5 years and have recently moved to the PACU. I am really starting to get motivated to advance my career in someway but don’t know which direction to take.. I ruled out nursing education because ...
  10. Cath Lab position should I take it??

    I recently switched hospitals and am now in a neuro ICU setting. I have 5 years MICU experience and am finding the bedside demands to be increasing from management. I made this move to be closer to home and my kids but have come to realize being in t...
  11. I’ve been a MICU nurse for 5 years now and recently have had 2 kids. I had to move hospitals to be closer to home and take a part time nights position in doing so in another icu. When I interviewed for the job there were definitely vague facts left o...
  12. Scared to have a convo with my nurse manager ?

    But then how do I get a transfer ok’d? I do still have to work.
  13. Scared to have a convo with my nurse manager ?

    That is true however I was told if my nurse manager allows the transfer then it can be done. She has to ok it first which is why I’m having the conversation.
  14. Scared to have a convo with my nurse manager ?

    Honestly no. Looking to move out of icu. Thank you for the advice!
  15. Scared to have a convo with my nurse manager ?

    Honestly im not sure if other nurses have been. My preceptor was even uncomfortable with the assignment and complained. Its 3 very sick patients also. I think since they feel that I have a preceptor we are 2 nurses and can handle being tripled. Howev...
  16. Scared to have a convo with my nurse manager ?

    Honestly overall its just not a good fit for me and my family. And unfortunately I did not realize how difficult nights would be with having 2 young kids. The last time i did nights I didn't have kids so really didnt give it much thought and even ima...
  17. Scared to have a convo with my nurse manager ?

    Yeah im not going to mention any of my complaints about the unit, was thinking of saying school and nights isn’t working for my family at home which isn’t untrue. I can’t sleep prior to my shift because I don’t have anyone to watch my kids. I hope sh...
  18. Burnt out ICU nurse?

    Hi everyone, I’ve been an ICU nurse for almost 5 years now. I’ve had 2 kids along the way and am now even part time. Even though I’ve shortened my hours I’m feeling like I dread going to work. I recently moved hospitals to be closer to home and my ki...
  19. Nurse Charged With Homicide

    I think there is much more to the story then just the nurse giving the wrong med. horrible someone lost their life over it but a root cause analysis needs to be done. It’s never just one persons fault IMO. It seems to have gotten through pharmacy, Py...
  20. Think I made a mistake !! Any advice??

    Thank you so much! As the days go on I’m seeing this more and more. I just dread going there. I was recently told by someone that other RNs take pictures in the rooms of things you do wrong and send to nurse manager. Like this job isn’t stressful eno...
  21. Hi everyone so I have been a critical care nurse for 5 years now. I was working part time days for quite a while and the hospital I worked at was about a 45 minute drive from my home. (Sometimes longner with traffic) I have 2 young kids and being so...
  22. Adult ICU RN --> NICU RN

    Hi everyone, I have been an adult ICU nurse now for 3 years and started in this position as a new graduate. I have recently been wanting to make a move and explore other specialties / learn new things. I have always had a HUGE interest in Labor &...
  23. Hi everyone!! Looking to purchase the Laura Gasparis CCRN review if possible! Please private message me if you or anyone you know has them and is willing to sell!.... Thank you!!
  24. Looking for some advice!

    Hi everyone, so I have been an ICU nurse for a little over 2 years. I really do enjoy my job and love the hospital I work at. I was lucky enough to get a day position and even a part time one with ability to pick up extra time whenever, since having ...
  25. Hi everyone, so I have been an ICU nurse for a little over 2 years. I really do enjoy my job and love the hospital I work at. I was lucky enough to get a day position and even a part time one with ability to pick up extra time whenever, since having ...