kat1822 BSN, RN

I am a relatively new grad - I graduated in May 2019, but I took a year off because my baby was born a week after my cumulative final. I worked June of last year until Sept but had to leave because it was not a feasible work situation since I had the...

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 ...

Thank you for your thorough reply, it was massively helpful. My husband and I have discussed this and for once he seems positive about this kind of nursing job for me. We are going to wait until this next baby is big enough to be with a caregiver. So...

Could anyone tell me about home health nursing? I know that it has flexible work hours and often requires quite a lot of driving (at least in my area: Tulsa, OK). I know the population can vary, from geriatrics to mental health and can include some l...

What was your experience in the online Frontier Nursing University MSN program? I've got a spreadsheet filled up with different schools and considerations (looking into the FNP route) and FNU seems like my best option so far. Now I need to decide if ...

Hi all! Here's my situation: I'm a little bit educated... I have a Bachelor's in Anthropology and I went on to obtain an ADN, passed NCLEX first try, and continued through my BSN. I worked for only 4 months on a high acuity tele unit and left du...

Thanks, Journey. I have seen that their program has a decent reputation. I'll look into it. I appreciate the feedback ☺️

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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, ...

I’m currently pregnant expecting my fourth child. I would like to work PRN at a local hospital (if they have a position that works for me). However, I know that I will not want to work postpartum- indefinitely. Raising babies is hard and important wo...

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...

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 ...

I really truly appreciate your perspective. Thank you for sharing all of this with me. Let me say this: I worked on a stepdown telemetry unit only part time for orientation for my first job. I was taking 5 patients by the time I left... I felt p...

Does anyone have experience at a place like this? I have never heard of it before. The way I understand it, it sounds like a place people go if they need more hospital care I.e. long term IV abx. If you have any experience in a place like thi...

Very glad to hear all this. I’m hoping the manager is interested in talking to me! Sounds like a manageable position considering I’m pregnant (at least compared to where I worked before)... Thanks so much!