DesertSky

DesertSky BSN

BSN, RN, CCRN - ICU & ER

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  1. 2 part-time jobs vs. 1 full-time job

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the idea. I currently work full-time in Surgical ICU, so perhaps I can look into picking some shifts in PACU at my current employer. I'm just not sure how they would feel if I went into...

  2. 2 part-time jobs vs. 1 full-time job

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the perspective. You're right, there are other benefits than just health insurance to consider. The jobs would be at different employers which would complicate

  3. How long did you stay at your first job?

    DesertSky replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Just shy of 2

  4. Hard to not gain weight working nights

    DesertSky replied to BHNurseKS's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You do have to make healthy choices and make a conscious effort to make your health a priority. I have been on nights for about 2 years and have never adjusted. Thankfully I am going to days in a...

  5. What States Pay the Highest and Lowest Nursing Salaries

    DesertSky replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who started as a new grad with a BSN in Kansas, it is true the pay is very low. After securing a job in another state before learning my husband's job was relocating him to Kansas, it was...

  6. What States Pay the Highest and Lowest Nursing Salaries

    DesertSky replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Kansas is one of the lowest paying across numerous lists and has a relatively high rate of state income

  7. What States Pay the Highest and Lowest Nursing Salaries

    DesertSky replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you the low pay represented for Kansas is before taxes. Shockingly enough, Kansas also has some of the highest tax rates in the

  8. Acute Care NP vs FNP--advice, experiences?

    DesertSky replied to soyoureanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds like your interest is geared more towards ACNP. Just a heads up - most programs I have seen require at least one year of ICU experience for acceptance to the ACNP track.

  9. Working FT and PRN in different dept. at the same hospital?

    DesertSky posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question. I work FT in the ICU, however there is a PRN PACU position that opened up at my current employer. The PRN job requires 4 shifts per month and pays double what my hourly rate is...

  10. Working FT and PRN in different dept. at the same hospital?

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    OlivetheRN and kidsmom002: Thanks for the replies. It sounds like my best bet is clarifying my employer's policy on the matter and going from there. Thanks for the heads up

  11. Working FT and PRN in different dept. at the same hospital?

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Oh that would be great. Perhaps I could ask HR and see if that would be

  12. Working FT and PRN in different dept. at the same hospital?

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, I didn't even think about that. So it sounds like if I want a PRN position with guaranteed shifts, I need to look at another

  13. ICU RN considering moving to ER

    DesertSky posted a topic in Emergency

    I am an ICU RN with just under 2 years experience. I am considering transferring from ICU to ER. I have my ACLS, PALS, and TNCC. As an ICU RN in my hospital, we respond to all incoming traumas, so...

  14. ICU RN considering moving to ER

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in Emergency

    Thank you to everyone for their great replies and words of wisdom. I really appreciate your help. I definitely have some things to consider before making the move

  15. ICU RN considering moving to ER

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. Glad to hear my so-so IV skills will get lots of practice in the ER. No better way to learn than practice and watching expert ER nurses in action. I did...

  16. Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

    DesertSky posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I eat pretty healthy and have a consistent workout routine, however I feel it's an uphill battle staying fit while working nights. I work 3 12 hour night shifts per week from 7pm-7am. My question to...

  17. Nursing@Simmons FNP MAY 2016 Cohort

    DesertSky replied to BedsideBenevolence's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been accepted to Nursing@Simmons FNP program for the November 2016 cohort. The program sounds great, however the two things that concern me are the cost and the required live classes. My...

  18. Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    DesertSky replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    2 years of critical care experience and TNCC, ACLS, and PALS certifications 4.0 GPA for my BSN It took a couple of days to receive my admission

  19. Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    DesertSky replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was recently accepted for the November 2016 cohort. I will be attending PT and plan on working FT as long as I can. I know I may have to go PT at work once clinicals start. One thing I really...

  20. do i have what it takes?

    DesertSky replied to tabitha1979's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Are you comfortable and familiar with critical drips? Many times ICU transport pt's have multiple drips, so it would be helpful to understand titration and pharmacology of pressers, sedation,

  21. Clinic RN / Primary Care?

    DesertSky replied to fetchfelix's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Good to know. I currently work in critical care and was accepted to a FNP program. I would like some clinic experience, but it will be better to keep my current job working 3 12's a week since...

  22. Attending NP school in a state that limits NP's autonomy?

    DesertSky posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As a NP student, is it detrimental to attend school in a state that limits NP automony/prescriptive power? I know some states, such as Washington and Arizona, allow NP's to practice independently...

  23. Attending NP school in a state that limits NP's autonomy?

    DesertSky replied to DesertSky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you all for your wonderful responses. It sounds like my focus should be on finding the best NP program without regard to where it's located! Great information and advice

  24. Job outlook: Atlanta, GA vs. Jacksonville, FL

    DesertSky posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was hoping to get the opinion of some of my fellow nurses on the job outlook in Atlanta, GA vs. Jacksonville, FL. I am considering moving within the next 4-6 months and was trying to determine...

  25. Average salary for experienced BSN in Atlanta, GA?

    DesertSky posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am considering moving to be closer to family. I was wondering what the average hourly salary is for an ICU RN with their BSN and just under 2 years experience with ACLS, PALS, and TNCC? Thank you...