INN_777 BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Oncology

Oncology to Psych. PMHNP candidate.

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    Hospice/Palliative NP - which academic track?

    INN_777 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all: I am a new second career BSN grad. Just started working in Oncology. Want to be a Hospice/Palliative Care NP when I "grow up" and have to start researching programs now since I am in my 40s....
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    UCONN CEIN 2016

    INN_777 replied to RN2BCamm's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I think I already told my CEIN 14 admission story, but here it is for those who are trying to figure out when to apply etc. I made my final decision to go into nursing in late Fall '12 - late in the...
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    Hospice/Palliative NP - which academic track?

    INN_777 replied to INN_777's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks Birkie! Yes it is hard to see 30 and 40 year olds fall apart, but kids are a whole other level of heartbreak. Thanks for your
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    Seeking new job; Less than 6 months experience

    INN_777 replied to analyticaldreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you live the job and can see yourself making a career at this hospital, maybe you guys can consider
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    Should I wait to apply for a new grad position?

    INN_777 replied to littleamyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely apply. When you get an offer, make sure you let your HR person and hiring manager know that you have a vacation in July, so they can grandfather you in for that. Life is life. They...
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    New grad RN w/job offer, but 2nd interview for DREAM job coming up!

    INN_777 replied to Nurse_Sherlock's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would accept the offer that you have, since it is the only one you currently have and you like it. Now to address your concerns: #1 - I think is a non-issue. Employers understand that candidates...
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    UCONN CEIN 2016

    INN_777 replied to RN2BCamm's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am sorry, but the spirit of this post implies the program likely made the right decision here. Firstly, paramedic and nurse are two different skill sets and having experience in one area does not...
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    Job Offer, but need advice! Manager has bad rep.

    INN_777 replied to Justlikehaldolpropofolversed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What makes you think you will get fired? So your manager asked some tough questions in the interview - there is nothing wrong with that. It is her job to challenge people in a positive way. And it...
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    New Grad Nurse worrying

    INN_777 replied to strawberry111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Strawberry. Another new grad here. Yes you are paranoid and so am I, haha. I, pretty much, reconciled with the fact that I will likely live in paranoia-land for at least a year:) I am OK with...
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    Job Offer, but need advice! Manager has bad rep.

    INN_777 replied to Justlikehaldolpropofolversed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Calinewgrad: I am a recently hired new grad, just off orientation, but have quite a bit of working experience from my first non-nursing career. Right of the bat, what your friend said doesn't seem...
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    First Day on my own!

    INN_777 replied to LabyrinthRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry about it. Getting her in trouble was not your intention. Your intention was to get your patients what they need safely and as soon as possible. You did the right thing (in my.humble new...
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    First Day on my own!

    INN_777 replied to LabyrinthRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tomorrow is my first night shift on my own. And I have three in a row. Will definitely post how it went on
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    First Day on my own!

    INN_777 replied to LabyrinthRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It was my last dayshifts ON orientation that were crazy. So I am bracing for my first solo shifts. Hoping nights will be a little more sane. But still really worried. Thanks
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    First Day on my own!

    INN_777 replied to LabyrinthRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tomorrow is my first (night) shift off orientation. Three in a row. Still feel so raw, so raw. And my last few shifts on orientation (granted dayshifts) have been so absolutely insane. Although my...
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    Educational path to Pain Management

    INN_777 replied to INN_777's topic in Pain Management

    OK, now that I have graduated, started working in Medical Oncology and will need to apply to MSN programs soon, I will ask this question again and hope to get some insight. I would like to pursue Pain...
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    Is it appropriate to ask for a raise in new department?

    INN_777 replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    20 years in business (my prior career) have taught me to always ask (within reason of course). What is the worst that can happen? They will say no. But usually people will try to accommodate at least...
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    First Day on my own!

    INN_777 replied to LabyrinthRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Broom closet - haha! Glad you didn't opt for the biohazard room:) Thanks for the support and wonderful recommendations. My asst manager and educator mentioned that they assign "buddy" for people...
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    First Day on my own!

    INN_777 replied to LabyrinthRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, Labyrinth, I am so there with you! New grad here. Accepted a job on a very busy medical oncology unit at a large hospital that gets the most challenging patients. This was my specialty of choice....
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    Do I really need to spend money?

    INN_777 replied to Nyde21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For me personally, I never thought ATI rationales were comprehensive and I also felt like they did not provide a good algorithm for attacking questions. For example, in our 3 day ATI NCLEX review...
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    Do I really need to spend money?

    INN_777 replied to Nyde21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Nyde, I passed NCLEX just a few weeks ago. My main tool was Kaplan, but I also used the old Hurst lectures and I think they are just fine for the purpose. Major concepts don't change. Also on ATI....
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    UCONN CEIN 2016

    INN_777 replied to RN2BCamm's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    U of Phoenix classes were quite a bit more expensive than those in community colleges when I
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    UCONN CEIN 2016

    INN_777 replied to RN2BCamm's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Take2: I took Genetics online in one if the CT community colleges. It worked fine. We didn't have group projects, rather we had to contribute to an online thread and comment on each others' threads....
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    Kaplan Scores

    INN_777 replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hannah, your results are good. The scores they recommend already have a buffer built in since on nclex you only need to get 50% correct. Good luck, you are in good
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    UCONN CEIN 2016

    INN_777 replied to RN2BCamm's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Welcome. Good luck! And remember to send transcripts for prerequisites as you complete them, don;t wait until August. It helps them see that you are serious and moving towards the goal of completing...
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    UCONN CEIN 2016

    INN_777 replied to RN2BCamm's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi ald09010: I was in CEIN '14 and here is what I did. I only started my pre-requsites in Jan '13 but I sent in my application anyway in January, without pre-preqs: degrees, resume, recommendations,...