bugya90 ASN, BSN, LVN, RN

bugya90 has 14 years experience as a ASN, BSN, LVN, RN and specializes in Ambulatory Care-Family Medicine.

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1. New grad first job as Clinic RN?

   bugya90 replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a clinic charge nurse. I second what others have said about hospital care not being the end all be all of nursing. I have some inpatient experience but the vast majority of my career has been in...

2. Spanish speaking patient phone calls

   bugya90 replied to JRT1's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   You should be able to contact your translator service and have them translate the message for you. You can also use Google translate. We use this occasionally for generic patient e-mails. I wouldn't...

3. MA for a boss?

   bugya90 replied to guest464345's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I am a RN. I am the Charge Nurse in my clinic with 6 LVNs and 3 CMAs. However on paper our clinic manager (who is not a nurse) is the direct supervisor for all of us. Everyone "reports" to the Clinic...

4. How do I find a clinic/primary care job?

   bugya90 replied to Mich888's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   There aren't many so you will have to really hunt for them. I am the only RN in my clinic and was 1 of 2 RNs at my previous clinic (the other RN had been there for 20 years). Keep in mind that because...

5. To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

   bugya90 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   KatieMI, I am so sorry for what you have experienced. As others have said, please get a lawyer and contact any programs she has applied to. She knowingly and intentionally exposed you to something you...

6. Another lost new grad

   bugya90 replied to LostNewGrad23's topic in General Nursing

   If you don't have children or other obligations holding you in your current area, I see make the move. It is terrifying to move away from your parents and the support system that you grew up with,...

7. Leaving before 1 year? Don't know what to do..

   bugya90 replied to Birdsofprey's topic in General Nursing

   It depends on your long term career goals. Since you say you want to do ER or ICU in the future, I would recommend you stay or try to find another inpatient job. Though other inpatient units may...

8. LPN to RN woes

   bugya90 replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

   I have been in your shoes. I took the scenic route to my BSN. Graduated with LVN in 2011, RN in 2017, and BSN earlier this year. My advice: Get it over with! I regret waiting so long to finish up. It...

9. Quit my CNA Job ???!

   bugya90 replied to Togglina Tugi's topic in General Nursing

   I second the scribe in ER if you are able. It will help expose you to more of the provider side of healthcare and show you more of the duties you will be performing as a PA. Depending on the ER...

10. Would you do that? New grad dilemma

    bugya90 replied to Twinkle007's topic in General Nursing

    I would be vary cautious of working as a LVN with a RN license. I was a LVN for several years before I went back to school for my RN so I understand the draw for it. However, many Boards of Nursing...

11. R.N. debating to pursue BSN

    bugya90 replied to Martinezrn84's topic in General Nursing

    You are still young and hopefully will have a long career ahead of you. the current trend is pushing for more BSNs (rather it is warranted or not). With that said, it may be mandatory for you in 10...

12. Nurse Managers: Showing initiative, or being creepy?

    bugya90 replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in Nurse Management

    As a manager I never used Linked In or any other social media/networking platform. Our recruiters would sometimes look up a person's social profiles as part of the vetting process but I personally...

13. Mon-Fri Rn Jobs no weekends or holidays

    bugya90 replied to Camizzle222's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Family Medicine clinic as a Wellness Nurse. Mon-Fri, no weekends or holidays. Occasionally I have to stay late if it has just been one of "those days." However the majority of the time I...

14. RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

    bugya90 replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Personally it would not bother me one bit as a nurse. However, I would not flaunt it with your fellow med students. You don't want to put an unintended target on your back. Med school is tough enough...

15. Question About Sterility Related To Giving Injections

    bugya90 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Any unused pre-drawn vaccine should be tossed at the end of the work day per CDC policy. Also if you read the vaccine insert that come with the shipments the manufacturers have specific guidelines in...