Mom of Diskids

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  1. If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

    Mom of Diskids replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    I graduated with my MSN from WGU and am now in a post masters certificate NP program at the University of

  2. Miserable at work...Help I'm drowning...

    Mom of Diskids replied to namiller1213's topic in General Nursing

    I see 2 options: 1) attempt to internally transfer to another unit or 2) look elsewhere for employment! Don't waste another second being miserable. You'll never know what else is out there if you...

  3. No appreciation for NOC

    Mom of Diskids replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya'!! I work weekend option nights, so, yeah, ......... I don't

  4. Proctored exams @WGU question...

    Mom of Diskids replied to frostybella's topic in Western Governors University

    If you choose to go somewhere to have the proctored exam, you will get to choose from a list of approved places. I took all of mine at the public library. I didn't feel I was on display or being...

  5. Interperting interview???

    Mom of Diskids replied to boots0890's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I was a DON, I interviewed nurses for open positions. If someone had gotten upset over a patient they had cared for, I would not have held it against them AT ALL!!! :) I would interpret it as you...

  6. I just can't find a job.

    Mom of Diskids replied to SugarSugar15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's a horrible feeling, isn't it???? I have 12 years experience and a Masters degree...... I couldn't get an interview if I paid for it myself! But I know of 2 nurses who both have 2 years experience...

  7. Hgb 7.2 from 13.3 after delivery

    Mom of Diskids replied to Angela2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just from personal experience, I have had a Hgb of 6.0-7.2 after all 3 kids and a D&C and have never been transfused. It was always explained that the body would replenish in healthy people over a...

  8. What kind of interview questions to expect at nursing home and for an oncology floor?

    Mom of Diskids replied to martinml's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Let's see...... I ask questions about tough situations the person has been in and how they solved it, how they deal with difficult residents/employees/families, best qualities, etc.....the standard...

  9. New On Call procedure. Need ideas, suggestions

    Mom of Diskids replied to gerRN23's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    At my LTC facility, ALL administrative nurses take call; MDS, Treatment nurse, Unit Managers, ADON, DON....... one person is on call each weeknight, and then two of them are on call each weekend (1...

  10. Opnions Please

    Mom of Diskids replied to FurtureR's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Ummmm, yeah....as a graduate of Good Sam, I will put my education up against ANY school in the area. It has a great reputation and provides a quality experience. High standards for entrance into the...

  11. How much of a raise did you get this year?

    Mom of Diskids replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Well, 2 years ago, we all took a 4% pay cut. Then a new company bought us...... and we still have never received our 4% back OR had a

  12. WGU MSN in 6 months

    Mom of Diskids replied to bsnwnab's topic in Western Governors University

    You do progress at your own pace, however your Capstone project, which is a culmination of everything you have learned, takes approximately 6 months to complete. Also, most of the courses have...

  13. New job, new pay

    Mom of Diskids replied to novicenurse11's topic in School

    I work every weekend for 16 hr shifts and make 23/hr...... I am jealous!!:cheers:Congrats on the job

  14. BSN - Working in LTC/TCU appropriate?

    Mom of Diskids replied to *4!#6's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unfortunately, there is a "stigma" in healthcare that LTC is below Acute care. I have known healthcare recruiters to snub there noses at anyone who even has the words "long term care" on their resume!...

  15. BSN - Working in LTC/TCU appropriate?

    Mom of Diskids replied to *4!#6's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have a Master's degree in Nursing and work LTC......... it doesn't matter what letters you have behind your name, no nursing task is "below"

  16. 6 patients at once? How do you do that?? Any advice?

    Mom of Diskids replied to RN0302's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1:6 sounds pretty great to me!! The last time I did med-surg I had 7-8 patients and was the charge nurse.....on day shift. It is totally doable. Organization and prioritization are key. You will run...

  17. Job prospects - Cincinnati, OH area

    Mom of Diskids replied to OhRN2's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Well, I can tell you that I have a MSN and 12 years experience and can't even get an interview at any of the local hospitals here in Cincy...... I'm not sure what the trick is to getting a call from...

  18. How to Determine Whether a LTC / SNF is Well Run

    Mom of Diskids replied to vintagemother's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not true at all........ I LOVE my job! I have a Masters degree in Nursing and choose to work in

  19. WGU masters in Leadership and Management anyone in or completed???

    Mom of Diskids replied to Floridanurse's topic in Nurse Management

    I am graduating in the next few weeks from this program. I have been very impressed by it!! I feel that I actually learned something, as opposed to some other programs I have heard of through friends...

  20. Working third-shift while attending school for nursing?

    Mom of Diskids replied to heidster's topic in General Students

    I did, and I don't recommend it. I actually got called out by one of my tough nursing instructors for working night shift and then going to clinicals after work. I can remember 1 instance when I...

  21. Brick and mortar vs online MSN

    Mom of Diskids replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, there!:) I am finishing up my MSN program through an online program. I also have many friends in education who obtained their MSN through both online and "regular" schools. First, I can tell you...

  22. Amoxicillin and Mono?

    Mom of Diskids replied to megwv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As someone who had mono and was given amoxicillin and suffered the dreaded rash, I can tell you that I have been prescribed amoxicillin since that episode. It was not classified as a "true" allergy to...

  23. When would be a good time??

    Mom of Diskids replied to superlivyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm from the school of "If you don't ask, you'll never know...":) Just word it in a non-threatening way. Something like "Hey, is there any way I could work day shift instead of night shift?" And if...