jetMA96

jetMA96 specializes in nurse aide and medication aide.

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1. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   jetMA96 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

   I AM NO LONGER WITH THE VA AND NO LONGER HAVE MY PROFICIENCY TO

2. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   jetMA96 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

   I left the VA in December 2018 after going into private practice as a PMHNP. I no longer have this proficiency to share. Good luck to you

3. Anyone NEVER been hit/hurt working psych?

   jetMA96 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

   I have been in psychiatry/mental health for eight years and never been hit by a psychiatric

4. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   jetMA96 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

   Thank you RN4KU. I got it. I have a lot of revisions to make to my current draft. Praying it all goes in my

5. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   jetMA96 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

   I am experiencing the same difficulty. Would you help me as well? My email is [email protected]. I have been with the VA for 4 years and work in UM - similar to UR but no insurance. I have had four...

6. Displaying credentials

   jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Some of the comments are the exact reason why I have never posted. Why take things to an extreme? The point was UNIFORMITY and that there is a standard set my the ANCC - nothing more. Please stop...

7. Displaying credentials

   jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Hmm...that's interesting. That's not what we were told. I wonder if Nebraska is different or if it's just a facility thing. I have friends that have been told you have X number of years to get your...

8. Displaying credentials

   jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I am quite pleasant to work with as well and most nurses I bring this up to (after we have become friends) are VERY appreciative. They weren't aware of the recommendations (which always surprises me a...

9. Displaying credentials

   jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   The point of this thread was just to get us all on the same page as to the CORRECT way to display your credentials IF you choose to display them (or if the organization you work for requires it.)...

10. Displaying credentials

    jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ours is listed on separate

11. Displaying credentials

    jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    While I agree that the pay is the same and the crux of nursing classes is in the first 2 years (associate degree), I have been asked about my BSN. I would also add that getting my BSN opened up both...

12. Displaying credentials

    jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It was explained to me that MSN's fulfill the BSN requirement along the way of their graduate degree, so their is no need to be awarded the BSN. MSN is still the higher educational credential than an...

13. Displaying credentials

    jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are correct. There are RNs that go the RN to MSN route. (I was originally one and money made me change). Here in Nebraska I was told that I would fulfill the BSN requirement along the way but it...

14. Displaying credentials

    jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That is funny. I don't write all mine out either. It would take too long! When I sign charts it is simply "Initials, LastName, RN". My badge and email signature lists 2 degrees (I have 5: 2...

15. Displaying credentials

    jetMA96 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Evidence based research has shown the BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) prepared nurses have better patient outcomes than Associate degreed nurses. This is the primary reason many hospitals are...