cutiepie2012 ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN, APRN, NP

cutiepie2012 has 13 years experience as a ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN, APRN, NP and specializes in Emergency Medicine.

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1. New grad FNP. Is this normal for urgent care?

   cutiepie2012 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hello, I just started working at an urgent care clinic in July. I completed 7 weeks of new grad training (it was supposed to be 8). The way my contract was written, it says that when I complete...

2. Graduated 2021 - 3 years passed and Failed NCLEX on anniversary day - Can I take it in another state?

   cutiepie2012 replied to Gabe01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   If you graduated 3 years ago and was unable to pass the boards, I would think you would need to complete another RN program or at least do a refresher course. Three years is a long time and you have...

3. Nurses opinion re: career

   cutiepie2012 replied to Nursingdreams77's topic in General Nursing

   If you really want to be a nurse, you can work in the clinic as an RN or LPN. You would work 8-9 hour day shifts. I will say LPN opportunities are mostly limited to nursing home jobs. If you want more...

4. Career advice.

   cutiepie2012 replied to guest415311's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi, Is this a Fast Pace Urgent Care? I was considering taking a job with them. Personally, I would tough it out. The first year is always stressful. If it is absolutely unbearable, you can seek...

5. APRN Licensure Wait Times (TN)

   cutiepie2012 replied to NurseCJT's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   For anyone reading this in the future, there is a form on the Tennessee Board of Nursing website that tells you how to expedite your application. I did all of the things on the checklist and e-mailed...

6. Question about PRN nurse pay differential

   cutiepie2012 replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

   They require one major and one minor holiday and two

7. Question about PRN nurse pay differential

   cutiepie2012 replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

   They require 5 shifts per 6 week schedule. Shift differentials are the same for all nursing staff. It’s $1.50 for weeknights and $3 for weekends. In the past when I have worked PRN, the pay ranged...

8. Anyone with Access Center experience??

   cutiepie2012 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently accepted a part time RN position at an access center. I shadowed a nurse for about an hour and I really think I am going to like it. Does anyone have any tips on how to be successful in...

9. Agonizing Pelvic Pain: What's Going On with this 17-year-old? | Case Study

   cutiepie2012 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

   A Doppler ultrasound of the pelvic vessels is also appropriate in this situation. Her pain could be caused by congestion of her pelvic blood

10. Agonizing Pelvic Pain: What's Going On with this 17-year-old? | Case Study

    cutiepie2012 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    She needs a CT of the abdomen and pelvis. I would also do a pregnancy test, CBC, and BMP. And I also think a pelvic exam would be

11. Question about PRN nurse pay differential

    cutiepie2012 replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    This is becoming more common. I switched to PRN at my current job about a year ago and they do not give a PRN

12. New Grad Orientation Contracts

    cutiepie2012 replied to Kaiyas's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We have this at my hospital. You have to work for 2 years or pay back $2500. We still have nurses leave before their contract is up

13. Failed drug test, getting reported to BON

    cutiepie2012 replied to troubledrn12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My coworker was in this program (TNPAP) for 2 years and was still allowed to work. He had to attend meetings every week and had to do a drug screen every month. Our DON also had to report his work...

14. Starting LPN class at TTC Nashville May 2, 2011

    cutiepie2012 replied to ZoeyIsReady's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The order is delivered to the nursing office. Did you guys take the CPR class at the school? If so, have you recieved your cards. It has been a month and I haven't gotten mine in the mail