OCRN3

OCRN3

Med/surg, Tele, educator, FNP

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  1. Is there such a thing?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    It is very honorable, i did it for many years Sent from my iPhone using

  2. MSN Education is it worth it? or this concentration is more about your passion?

    OCRN3 replied to eliezar's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a FNP and the jobs are few and far between, or the pay isn't very good for what they want me to do (like being on call 24 hrs) i recently got a job teaching VNs at a vocational private school and...

  3. Is there such a thing?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    As an ADN RN I felt as though my options where limited in moving up the ladder. You have options working the floor OB, ER, ICU , in terms of moving up to house supervisor. Charge nurse, director....

  4. Abdominal IV

    OCRN3 replied to dmurph615's topic in General Nursing

    I have started iv's peripherally in the chest and breast when there was no other access and it was fine. Sent from my iPhone using

  5. Please help with Med-Surg Interview Questions, Vancouver BC

    OCRN3 replied to tianixRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Common meds, math test, priority questions. Sent from my iPhone using

  6. Is there such a thing?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Not only to get into management but let's say infection control, wound care, even those jobs are scarce. Floor nursing is fine but what about a change of pace? Sent from my iPhone using

  7. Is there such a thing?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    No, not saying everyone should get promoted. Those that want that opportunity should get it. There are a surprising amount of nurses I know that want to stay floor nurses. Sent from my iPhone using...

  8. Is there such a thing?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your responses, I guess then looking elsewhere is the best way to move up then. Sent from my iPhone using

  9. Is there such a thing?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Like regular floor nurse can't move up,? Like to charge or something in management. If you are a floor nurse BSN or ADN where can you advance to in a hospital? Just wondering, I feel bad for her...

  10. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    OCRN3 replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work weekends only and loved it. I would have Monday thru Friday off, but I missed a lot of events because I did it. Sometimes I would go to thing after work but was usually exhausted after...

  11. Fun Quick Moonlighting Survey

    OCRN3 replied to dasher's topic in General Nursing

    I Only do it because im afraid to lose my skills, I would rather do it once a month but never seen a per diem position like that. I don't want to do registry. Sent from my iPhone using

  12. Fun Quick Moonlighting Survey

    OCRN3 replied to dasher's topic in General Nursing

    3-4 times a month, i get 2000 extra for it, its about 600 a shift. Sent from my iPhone using

  13. How to resign from RN position

    OCRN3 replied to Thatone_girl's topic in Nursing Career

    Unless you are management you are only required to give 2 weeks notice. I would verbally tell my manager my plans then Give them a formal letter with the date of my last day. Tell them thank you and...

  14. Bye Bye Floor Nursing

    OCRN3 replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    Yay!! Congrats to u!! Sent from my iPhone using

  15. Didn't report reckless driving to BON, I'm up for renewal, so now what? HELP!

    OCRN3 replied to NurseNiki17's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have a friend who had a DUI and it took years to get her RN license after she finished school. Don't know how reckless your driving was? Sent from my iPhone using

  16. Alvarado Hospital application HELP!!

    OCRN3 replied to gikg's topic in California Nursing

    I work put all work experience even clinicals unless they specify paid experience but be specific and say it was during clinical rotation. Sent from my iPhone using

  17. Anyone want to answer a few interview questions.? For advance practice nurses.

    OCRN3 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    1. What influenced you to pursue education as an APN? 2. What were the strengths and weaknesses of the school you attended and how did they prepare you for your role as an APN and did they not prepare...

  18. Anyone want to answer a few interview questions?

    OCRN3 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    1. What influenced you to pursue education as an APN? 2. What were the strengths and weaknesses of the school you attended and how did they prepare you for your role as an APN and did they not prepare...

  19. Figuring out how to staff a unit once FTE are determined

    OCRN3 replied to amennie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If u staff 4 to 1 on a chemo onc unit you will need 7 nurses if the floor is full. Sent from my iPhone using

  20. Figuring out how to staff a unit once FTE are determined

    OCRN3 replied to amennie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    .9 x 38 (12hr shift employees)=34.2 FTE Sent from my iPhone using

  21. RN Position: Is it time to let go?

    OCRN3 replied to ScrubADub12's topic in Nursing Career

    I have had the same problem but opposite, got a job out of bedside, then feel anxious about new job out of bedside, quit, go back to bedside and then feel guilty about it. I wish I could take my own...

  22. Why is the US healthcare system so full of "mini-doctors"?

    OCRN3 replied to Lvdovicvs.Angelvs's topic in General Nursing

    I am not familiar with Mexicos standards for doctors but I know a bit about central and South America. It seems like physicians in these Latin American countries are trained much more then those in...

  23. Is floor nursing making you fat?

    OCRN3 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been working in the hospital, 12 hour shift setting for many years (13yrs).I have gained about 40 lbs since. I feel the stress and overload of work, unable to eat in a timely manner ect has...

  24. Oldest patient

    OCRN3 replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    98 acute care Sent from my iPhone using

  25. Registered Nurses: Do you like your jobs?

    OCRN3 replied to mamba24's topic in General Nursing

    I like being a nurse, but there are days I hate being a nurse. That said, I think all jobs have good and bad. It depends in what you are willing to tolerate. Sent from my iPhone using