Sunshinepeds

Sunshinepeds has 18 years experience and specializes in Gen peds,ER,Retail medicine, peds heme.

Latest Activity

1. DNP/PhD Study

   Sunshinepeds replied to resilientnurse's topic in Doctoral

   Lol! I wanted to to ammend my response as I now did switch to the dual program!

2. NFLP loan repayment--has anyone had trouble after graduation?

   Sunshinepeds replied to Sunshinepeds's topic in Doctoral

   Yes, I am actually now enrolled in the dual PhD/DNP program so hopefully that will help,my job prospects once I'm done!

3. DNP/PhD Study

   Sunshinepeds replied to resilientnurse's topic in Doctoral

   Case Western Reserve's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing does also offer the dual track. I am switching to the DNP from the PhD program this fall in the education track. Can't imagine doing the dual at this point of my life!

4. NFLP loan repayment--has anyone had trouble after graduation?

   Sunshinepeds posted a topic in Doctoral

   Hi there. So I am applying to a DNP program at a very reputable and expensive college. I am considering applying for the Nurse Faculty Loan, where the govt will repay 85% of the loan if you work for 4 years as full time faculty. I am just wondering i...

5. Where do NPs look for jobs?

   Sunshinepeds replied to HeartNursing3's topic in NP

   Indeed.com

6. FNPs in the Hospital?

   Sunshinepeds replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in NP

   I am a FNP (16 yrs) and the last three years have worked inpatient peds heme/onc/BMT. I love it and plan to continue for the near future here in ohio!

7. Taking leave from the field for a while....A mistake?

   Sunshinepeds replied to Carolinarainbrella's topic in NP

   I am a FNP(16 years), work very part time at night on a pediatric heme/Onc/SCT unit. There are so many points I thinks are helpful here. The FNP has allowed me incredible flexibility and opportunity over the years--I have worked ED, general peds, and...

8. NP in PhD program considering DNP switch

   Sunshinepeds posted a topic in Doctoral

   I am currently in a PhD program just finishing the first year and am really disappointed and doubting my decision. Recently a prof from my university came to speak with our advanced practice group at work. They have revamped their DNP program making ...

9. I've Had Absolutely ENOUGH And I Cannot Believe The Managers I work Under!

   Sunshinepeds replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Double charting is a liability, I say this all the time at work. We will soon implement an electronic medical charting system that will eliminate the whole double charting thing. It is a waste of time and, again, a huge liability. Caregivers need to ...

10. Would you do it all over again?

    Sunshinepeds replied to emttonurse's topic in NP

    Well, I've been a FNP for over 13 years now. I completely agree that you have to find your niche. Being a NP has been very good to me and my family. We have 5 little ones and I am able to stay home all day with them since I work part time nights in s...

11. How to deal with mean old men

    Sunshinepeds replied to AMCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is awesome

12. I failed my patient

    Sunshinepeds replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    I am a NP and one of many midlevels that manage inpatients overnight at our facility(with attendings/PICU always available). I think, from what you have posted, that you did great. When my coworkers comes to me with such concerns I am there to assess...

13. My gut is telling me you are not a nurse

    Sunshinepeds replied to ksc0723's topic in Career Support

    I recently read a good book called "Quitter" by John Acuff. Although the title is a little off-putting it turned out to be very good. Addresses these kind of issues and really helped me to reframe my career goals. Hope that helps! Sunshine peds(forme...