RN_SummerSeas MSN, APRN, NP

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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe she should be crucified. Just as I don't believe this should ever have become a criminal case. That precedent will surely scare some people into not reporting, it removes the just...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad that someone posted something with thought rather than jump on the trash RV bandwagon. Yes she made a horrible mistake, no question. But there are so many things that may have been in play...
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    ASN, Hospital Setting

    RN_SummerSeas replied to bluedreamerstu's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for using ASN! It is pet peeve of mine when people put ADN as no one ever would put BDN or MDN!! To answer the question, for a while it was that way but since the pandemic and nursing...
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    Clinical Instructor

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Guest1204365's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what you are all talking about, her PHI was absolutely disclosed without her permission. Being a student in nursing school doesn't mean your personal health-no matter where it...
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    NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    RN_SummerSeas replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    SE (Massachusetts suburb not city) 1.5 yrs NP, 10 yrs RN Hospital based transitional care and mobile integrated health I pick my own patients, work my own schedule and can work from home when...
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    Talk To Me About Being An Inpatient NP

    RN_SummerSeas replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Advanced Practice

    So my job is inpatient but not hospitalist and it may interest you seeing as it appears you are medic also (or have been?). I work at a small community hospital and was hired to help them implement...
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    Refusing to Sign Off On Others Assessments

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    All you would have to do (because yes I have done this) is make the pronouncement and fill out the form. The calls, the rest, the LPN can do. I have pronounced for LPN's in facilities I didn't work...
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    Refusing to Sign Off On Others Assessments

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I get that its the principal but its also the death of someones loved one. That should come first in that instance. Like I said, I wouldn't work there when there are so many jobs right now, go where...
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    Refusing to Sign Off On Others Assessments

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    First, I would be finding another job since nurses are in short supply and this job sounds awful. Second, no I wouldn't sign an assessment I did not do, the RN/DON can do it in the a.m. The death I...
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    Wrong Department?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to NNF2015's topic in General Nursing

    That is no place I would want to work. To keep your sanity and license safe, I’d say find something else, ASAP. They don’t sound supportive and they sound toxic and unprofessional. People project...
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    New NP anxiety and imposter syndrome

    RN_SummerSeas replied to SublimeEMTP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think you seem well prepared. Imposter syndrome is very common as we start out. I am only a year in and still feel it. Take it a day at a time and soon enough you will realize you feel right at...
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    Can an FNP work as First Assist?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Hefziba's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did get to do surgery in my training, not enough for first assist, nor would I want to! I did get to work with a nurse who was in school for his first assist and it seems pretty involved so I would...
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    Passed AANP FNP Boards

    RN_SummerSeas replied to akFNP20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for sharing! I am prepping right now for my exam this month. I have not told anyone other than my family when I am testing. I got Walden's crash course, Asia crash course, am doing V....
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    Regis College Fall 2018

    RN_SummerSeas replied to kevinm23's topic in School, College Programs

    FYI the title of this forum is "Regis College Fall 2018" so I came here looking and I am not a BS/MS student. I think others will probably look here as well as the title does not say it is strictly...
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    Thinking of leaving hospice

    RN_SummerSeas replied to NurseStephy80's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You should find a better company, those hours would burn out a lot of people, I wouldn't do it. Find a job with no call to minimal call and go there! You will find your sanity is
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    hourly pay?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to blexxer's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When I was located in MA I made $35/hr in hospice but did not start that high. I am currently in NC and the pay is much less. I have been quoted $24-30/hr with my degree, certification and...
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    Young hospice/palliative nurse?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RNleena's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Maybe other nurses go to hospice at the end of their career b/c they just found it? I have been a nurse for 5+ years and have done hospice most of that time and love it. All you need is the desire...
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    Hospice vs. home health

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RN416's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I personally like hospice better because I am very passionate about providing care to patients at the end of life. The documentation is different based on reimbursement. I have done both and I am...
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    New Hospice Nurse Here, Just Wondering....

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In my opinion what seperates great hospice nurses from adequate (and sometimes not even that) are empathy, boundaries, self-care and desire to work with patients and families (families-as defined by...
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    Any ASN nurses working in hospitals?

    RN_SummerSeas posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am about to move into the hospital field nursing. Since graduating I have done sub-acute, child psych, private homecare and hospice and palliative care. It will be interesting to go from on the...
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    Any ASN nurses working in hospitals?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RN_SummerSeas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Kreed91, you can find a much more affordable RN to BSN program. I am in one in a traditional university and I only needed 5 courses (I have 2 associates) and it costs about $350/credit. There are...
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    Is it better to get an ADN or BSN?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Irena67's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "For Magnet recognition, ANCC doesn't specifically mandate a BSN for direct care nurses. However, in a typical Magnet facility, 48.4% of direct care nurses hold a BSN" While not required BSN is...
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    Funniest thing you've heard in an interview

    RN_SummerSeas replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    No idea what AIDET is, I read it really fast and did a double take because I saw A DIET and that was funny with the answer I don't have time, lol! Now I may have to google
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    Staffing ratios

    RN_SummerSeas replied to MickiSkibinski's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Honestly, I don't have time to with 4 kids, working full time and school I am lucky I get on the internet for anything "fun" and I certainly opt to spend it not arguing with people over politics,...
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    Staffing ratios

    RN_SummerSeas replied to MickiSkibinski's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Petitions help do that, they are FAR from