DragonPurr

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  1. Researching a grad school

    DragonPurr replied to Kafloyd's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You are going to have to spend some time at the computer researching. It's time intensive but not too difficult. Google all the schools in your geographic 400 mile radius and go to their sites...

  2. 1.5 years in and at the end of my rope....?

    DragonPurr replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest exploring some alternate nursing routes before deciding nursing is not for you. My own experience with the hospital setting was much like yours and I can tell you I was very unhappy. I...

  3. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    DragonPurr replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have no experience with LTC, however, my perception of why I would never work at such a facility is simply that of work environment. The stories I have heard about patient med passess, and being...

  4. Interview with a public health nurse

    DragonPurr replied to squeekymc's topic in Public, Community Health

    WHY DID/ WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING? I fell into PH by accident. I was completing my BSN clinicals for a community health nurse class when the previous nurse had to resign. I applied...

  5. Public Health Nursing

    DragonPurr replied to sara_rn's topic in Public, Community Health

    squeekymc, Feel free to PM me if you need more information. I will respond to your interview

  6. Walden- Education- Oct 31st

    DragonPurr replied to teleRN08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Cool1, Since you asked I will do a small update. The first semester consists of two classes one which is 8 weeks and an online success course which is 4 weeks. Generally after that you take one...

  7. Public Health Nursing

    DragonPurr replied to sara_rn's topic in Public, Community Health

    I had 9 months Acute Rehab experience before MY husband got orders for Korea and I had to resign (due to night shift and 3 kids at home). I immediately started back to school for my BSN, which in...

  8. Public Health Nursing

    DragonPurr replied to sara_rn's topic in Public, Community Health

    Because of the limited positions in Public Health it can sometimes be very difficult to get a foot in the door. In my case it was timing, opportunity and luck, which got me into my current position....

  9. Walden- Education- Oct 31st

    DragonPurr replied to teleRN08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Same for me. Have you taken a look at your books? I opened them up and started reading right away. Looks good. I haven't taken the time to watch the disks yet, so not sure what is on them. Im...

  10. Walden- Education- Oct 31st

    DragonPurr replied to teleRN08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey teleRN, I'm starting Walden on Oct 31st, but not in the Education track. I decided to go with the Leadership and Management. I received my books in the mail a couple of weeks ago and I'm pretty...

  11. Should you take a job knowing your moving?

    DragonPurr replied to Leighlynn's topic in General Nursing

    Many people in the civilian world don't understand what pressures affect military wives and families. The one thing I can honestly tell anyone is that I don't know what will happen from day to day....

  12. 15 yr. LPN- should I "bother"?

    DragonPurr replied to egglady's topic in LPN to RN

    I say go back to school. You sound like you need to be challenged at this time in your life. I've found I need to feel like I'm striving FOR something and not just coasting, and I think it's because...

  13. How do you study with a baby?!?

    DragonPurr replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    Yep, a regular routine is key. I started NS with 4yo twins and a 2yo. I spent many a sleepless night studying after the kids knocked off. You just have to find a way to power

  14. "6 months notice is customary"

    DragonPurr replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Be very careful when you go back. Home care cases are tricky tricky. Once the family is disgruntled, they will find any way to get back at you for your perceived "slight". Oh, and I've never heard...

  15. PTO accrual

    DragonPurr replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    My organization gives me 10 hrs PTO and 10 hrs sick leave per month. Accrual began immediately upon hire and I took time off 5 months after I started. However, I don't work in a hospital environment...

  16. Flu shots for homebound?

    DragonPurr replied to CabanaDay's topic in Home Health

    Umm, can't think of why they won't do it unless they just don't want to order and store vaccine. RN's can certainly transport vaccine off site, cause I do it all the time. Certain precautions must...

  17. Failing Nursing School(Life Story)

    DragonPurr replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    Only you can assess what the core issue is regarding how you are processing the information. Yes, it is supposed to be this hard. It is not easy or convenient or stress free. Sorry, but them's the...

  18. how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

    DragonPurr replied to tokmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    16 weeks broken up between Ortho and my assigned floor which was Acute Rehab. I felt it was a good orientation for a rural hospital in

  19. Hypothetical Situation: mandated flu vaccine

    DragonPurr replied to pomlover08's topic in General Nursing

    Sure you can sue. Winning is an entirely different scenario and I'm sure the hospital has very good

  20. That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    DragonPurr replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I realized early on that I didn't have the personality to be a hospital nurse. The politics and employment environment of which you have described just didn't mesh with my own philosophy on...

  21. Post Masters FNP versus DNP or PhD program

    DragonPurr replied to sross0077's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    University of Missouri has a post masters DNP/FNP track which is intended for nurses who have not completed a nurse practitioner

  22. Which one of you AN members posted this?

    DragonPurr replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Funny

  23. How does Walden work?

    DragonPurr replied to youknowho's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I start my first class in the MSN Leadership Track on Oct 31st. So far, dealing with the school has been great, but we will see how this first semester goes. I'm not sure what the work load will be...

  24. Hep B vaccine question

    DragonPurr replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to try and post the links, however, it's not my strong suit so I take no responsibility if it all goes horribly wrong:D. The ACIP link: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/ACIP-list.htm#hepb...

  25. Hep B vaccine question

    DragonPurr replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) states that the minimum dosing schedule for Hep B is as follows: 4 weeks between 1st injection and 2nd, 8 weeks between 2nd and 3rd, with at...