GingerManCCRN

GingerManCCRN

CCRN, PACU, MICU, SICU

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About GingerManCCRN

GingerManCCRN has 3 years experience and specializes in CCRN, PACU, MICU, SICU.

I restarted my life during the '08-09 recession, in my mid 30s, with a Bachelors degree. I worked full-time (40+ hours/week) and went to community college to get my ADN, was hired full-time as an RN in an ICU, then returned to an accelerated online BSN that I completed in 6 months while working full-time. I have not regretted any of it, and I'm now planning on moving into either management, or NP. To potential nurses: If you want it, you can do it. If you have to work while going to school, you can do it. It's not easy, but I excelled in my job, and I graduated with a 3.9. Talk to the hospital recruiters in your area, talk to college advisors, and talk to nurses--get informed about your options, because there are many.

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  1. How You Can Lose 50 Pounds In 90 Days

    GingerManCCRN replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the great article! I am fat, with a bmi of 32, and I can say it is all due to my lazy lifestyle and lack of willpower. I've had all my labs done, and the only thing out of whack is my...

  2. New grads in specialties without the basics

    GingerManCCRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    So you found a study with some schools one it, and you think this info means only those schools give the best experiences? I graduated from a community college, and I can tell you it was intense. I...

  3. Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

    GingerManCCRN replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree 100%. I respect the Drs, but I don't tolerate the yelling and insulting behavior. In fact, I had one literally rush toward me, yelling that I didn't know where my pt's family was (I work in...

  4. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    GingerManCCRN replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    This is exactly how NOT to view the new generation of nurses. Calling someone a BURDEN doesn't help anyone, ever. STUDENTS: you are NOT a burden. You are, in fact, going to LESSEN the burden by...

  5. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    GingerManCCRN replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    THIS. This is how we should view students. We should do all we can to educate them, including letting them see all the extra stuff we have to do that takes so much time. I have worked in a couple...

  6. Already have a bachelors...

    GingerManCCRN replied to cheesepuff's topic in Nursing Career

    @Cheesepuff- I restarted my life during the '08-09 recession, in my mid 30s, with a Bachelors degree. I am in Dallas, so my results may differ from others...I worked full-time (40+ hours/week) and...

  7. TX BON enforcement questions

    GingerManCCRN replied to GingerManCCRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Update: I got my ATT and my GN from TX BON finally! And it was 3 months from start to finish, from the initial Letter from the BON to my GN permit! Now, on to my NCLEX! Thanks

  8. NCLEX application in TX, can I change to OK?

    GingerManCCRN replied to GingerManCCRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    No, I have not received my GN or my ATT to test for the NCLEX yet. They told me I will wait 4-6 months to get an answer, the last time I called the Board. Does not having my NCLEX yet change the...

  9. NCLEX application in TX, can I change to OK?

    GingerManCCRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't want to duplicate my earlier post, so I won't tell all the details, but here's my situation followed by my question. I was arrested eleven years ago and immediately released...

  10. Enforcement Review TX BON

    GingerManCCRN replied to Huckleberry33's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Boomertx, Do the declaratory order now. Get it out of the way, and keep copies of everything (I heard when we renew our licenses we may have to explain it again and again...) and call the BON if you...

  11. How are you able to pass background check for school

    GingerManCCRN replied to suzieQRNstudent's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My problem was the opposite: I applied for nursing school and completed the background check with no problems. I got a job as a tech in a hospital, and that background check came back clear as well....

  12. TX BON enforcement questions

    GingerManCCRN replied to GingerManCCRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Referring to my questions posted, does anyone know if I can apply to Oklahoma or another non-compact state while Texas is doing their

  13. TX BON enforcement questions

    GingerManCCRN replied to GingerManCCRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Morte, thanks for your questions, and I apologize if I sound just as confused as you are. I worked for Homeland Security over the past several years in two areas, and I had two background checks from...

  14. TX BON enforcement questions

    GingerManCCRN replied to GingerManCCRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks babiiphatt, that does really calm my nerves. It sounds like a very similar story to mine, and I really appreciate you taking the time to tell it. I pray and pray that I won't lose my dream...

  15. TX BON enforcement questions

    GingerManCCRN replied to GingerManCCRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Per the court documents I received from the courthouse, verbatim, "there is no record of criminal Misdemeanor charges filed for...from 1990-2012...". This is all there is. No charges were ever...