kat1822 BSN, RN

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1. AS a BSN RN, can I operate independently providing care to friends and family at no cost?

   kat1822 posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

   I'm not sure how to describe this idea I've had, because I've never heard of anyone doing it. Basically, I'm not working as an RN currently because I'm raising my 4 children (7, 5.5, 3, and 10 months). However, I recently had the honor of helping to ...

2. Should I join the show or stay home with my babies?

   kat1822 posted a topic in Career

   Hello all. I just want to start by saying thank you, to each and every one of you, for the selfless, hard work you’ve been doing these past 2 years and beyond. Your dedication is unmatched, and I have nothing but respect for everyone who is out there...

3. Can an RN Volunteer on the Floor?

   kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your understanding. I completely get that hospitals wouldn’t want to do this for liability reasons. I knew I was overlooking something! Despite always saying “wow they’re growing so fast!” it still feels like it takes forever for c...

4. Can an RN Volunteer on the Floor?

   kat1822 posted a topic in New Nurse

   A little background: Last year I worked for almost 4 months on a stepdown tele unit. I could not continue even part time due to personal circumstances. At this point I'm in a bit of a tricky situation... I can't commit to a job right now because I'm ...

5. BSN - no experience and lots of children

   kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

   Alright so I'm a genius. It struck me like a ton of bricks tonight as I was pining to be back in the action of the medical world. I specifically enjoy hospital nursing the most. What if I volunteered? Is that even a thing - RN volunteer at the hospit...

6. BSN - no experience and lots of children

   kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much! I didn't mention before, but I finished my RN program one week before I gave birth to my third. I had high blood pressure at the end (go figure) and was hospitalized the night before our cumulative final. I negotiated with my doc to g...

7. BSN - no experience and lots of children

   kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

   How can you read my mind?! One of my toxic traits is wanting all the answers right this min. Haha. Thank you for your balanced perspective on this issue. I'm so glad to hear that you took time off for your children! That's how parents create the best...

8. BSN - no experience and lots of children

   kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

   This is honestly the most helpful comment yet. Thank you for affirming my decisions and giving me some practical advice; that's what I was hoping to find by posting here. I think my only hesitation regarding specialized certifications would be that a...

9. BSN - no experience and lots of children

   kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

   Theoretically speaking, even I do not think going straight into an NP Program and then job is ideal without nursing experience. Going from the student role to floor nursing taught me that there is an extraordinary learning curve to be a good nurse, n...

10. BSN - no experience and lots of children

    kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I did when my last was born. Looking back, it would have been feasible if we could find childcare and if the unit hadn't been so, frankly, not a good fit for me. Next time I start I'll go somewhere with a lower patient acuity to start wit...

11. BSN - no experience and lots of children

    kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

    Those without children are missing out on the experience of having children (by the nature of those words). Yes, that also means you are missing out on temper tantrums, diaper changes, and inconveniences. But that's your choice.

12. BSN - no experience and lots of children

    kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously it's your own prerogative to make that decision for you and your wife, but I must say you're missing out. I didn't really want kids very much when I was younger, but when I fell in love with my husband that changed. They are sweet, loving, ...

13. BSN - no experience and lots of children

    kat1822 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! Currently expecting my fourth child in September. I have 3 aged 6 and under. Finished my RN-to-BSN online last year, but I didn't work until one year after finishing my RN degree (my youngest was born one week after graduation, so I stayed ...

14. Help - Should I Work or Wait?

    kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

    SORRY!! I should have been clearer in my communication - it would be 2 days per week for 8-12 weeks with the possibility of extending orientation if I need it. After that, I'll go down to one day a week! I think that's quite generous. I don't think...

15. Help - Should I Work or Wait?

    kat1822 replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

    Wow you don’t mince words do you! I respect that. And you have reminded me that I did feel a little on my own in my first job... which is one reason among many why I left. One of the things that did scare me was exactly what you said - I didn’t know ...