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  1. Real Difference between Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Practitioner

    trina9230 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - Could someone that work in a hospital setting explain to me the "real" difference between a CNL and a NP? I've read all the descriptions on various school program sites but they seem very...

  2. Need Advice on Certifications - New RN,BSN

    trina9230 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi All- Quick question, can anyone recommend certifications that new grads should consider? I have the BLS and plan on taking the ACLS certification within the next month. I was wondering are there...

  3. What money can get you.

    trina9230 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and also the patient should have sued the hospital and possibly school, that would have surely gotten daddy's attention...also like someone else posted with all the money she's "suppose" to...

  4. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    but let's keep it real. it's not only bitter and dried up, that needs to retire. there are many more 'just plain ignorant' nurses/students, who should have never been there in the first place. this is...

  5. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Canesdukegirl, if you read an attack in my response then perhaps you should re-read the posts. I made reference to a comment that SHE posted, which sounds as if she has a problem with things that...

  6. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like you have an issue with your place of work and what's required of you because I never indicated that a nurses service should include any of the things you referred to but it's a service...

  7. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would agree with you Mindlor....which is probably part of the problem as to why new grads are having a tough time finding a job - - see if you can volunteer at a hospital along the way, I know some...

  8. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, I envy the ADN folks at my school because they get all the skills training...the BSN is heavy on the books and theory, I actually think that we should be skilled prepared like our ASN...

  9. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Mindlor let the post die you can't reason with the bitter, rude nor the uninformed. Shake your head and shake it off and make a difference where you can. Hate or love it colleges are graduating NEW...

  10. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You took it personal because it hit a nerve in you and quite frankly perhaps you should take the time to read the entire thread and then respond appropriately. I can see that your main problem is...

  11. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey Mi Vida Loca~RN I wish there was a love

  12. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually I am done with the post because I am not moving off of my stance...what I have learned that alot of these folks are rude because they are burnt out or fearful of change, or losing their jobs...

  13. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    is not acceptable

  14. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey there Mindlor...welcome back! Some people can't handle the truth or they think because they're older they have the right to be nasty due to experience....I say whatever, that treatment is...

  15. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I only come off as combative because I won't agree with your nonsense that being rude is okay, you just can't handle someone telling the truth and maybe its a thorn in your side because you are that...

  16. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also odds are you won't learn much from someone treating you rudely. You will be too focused on their behavior or trying to avoid them all together. Who wants to spend time 8 to 12 hours no less...

  17. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never compared nurses to any other profession. However, since you compared the profession to a waitress, your words not mine just remember that nursing is a position of service. You are paid to...

  18. Colleague treats tech like a slave. Would you intervene?

    trina9230 replied to cbcle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sorry anne needs to speak up....getting the characters

  19. Colleague treats tech like a slave. Would you intervene?

    trina9230 replied to cbcle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would definitely let them know about it...Mary is going to have to toughen up because unfortunately bullies are in every profession they prey upon the meek and the

  20. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Rudeness is never acceptable - there is never another side to being disrespectful no excuse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So stop trying to justify rude behavior. Unless the topic is rude behavior for me it's...

  21. Colleague treats tech like a slave. Would you intervene?

    trina9230 replied to cbcle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's called horizontal violence and it's a big NO NO.....I would strongly urge you to encourage Mary to have the person reported...the only way to stop a bully is to call them to task on their...

  22. Can you prick a diabetic too hard?

    trina9230 replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    TRACEY RN - that story was priceless and way too funny! as a senior in my last semester of a BSN program...there are times that I feel like a failure everyday....I try to keep my chin up...I've also...

  23. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    trina9230 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hmmmm not sure who the recent posters were referring to but as far as I am concerned my sentiments remain the same....RUDENESS should not be tolerated from young, middle-aged or old.....and at 44yrs...

  24. Real Difference between Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Practitioner

    trina9230 replied to trina9230's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information...was the academic training piece similar to the NP program...I've found some year long programs for the NP track...some of them (reputable schools such as Vandi and Emory)...

  25. Real Difference between Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Practitioner

    trina9230 replied to trina9230's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I've pretty much read the same material and don't think I've ever ran into a CNS so I'll probably continue on with the NP Masters program...they are really pushing the CNS program at my school...