OCRN3

OCRN3

Med/surg, Tele, educator, FNP

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  1. Don't want a full time job, but wait..,

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    They said I would be on call 24hrs, they also said something along the lines of "this job is more important than your family" but not in those

  2. Don't want a full time job, but wait..,

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks PRN, it makes sense in my head but when I talk to others about it, they seem to think I'm crazy to stay on the floor with no benefits and give up a cush, well paying desk job. I applied...

  3. 2.91 GPA as Bio major to Grad-Entry NP Chances?

    OCRN3 replied to kyrae_04's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most graduate programs want a 3.0 at least. Some school will take you on a preliminary basis but will have to pass classes before being fully

  4. University of Phoenix FNP

    OCRN3 replied to Adhartma's topic in School, College Programs

    I actually know a lot of graduates from UOP FNP program that I worked with, they are really well prepared compared to some of the cal state NP students I work with. From what I hear cal state Long...

  5. Petition to Force NP Programs to Provide Preceptors

    OCRN3 replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would sign it. NP programs should have this responsibility. It's like going to regular nursing school and finding a hospital to precept with? How ridiculous is

  6. Hate and love being per diem

    OCRN3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I love my floor job as a per diem nurse, but I also really hate it. I always get the first admission! Always get the heaviest run, always float, always me getting the end if the stick. I am...

  7. I really need help

    OCRN3 replied to mike2014's topic in General Nursing

    Well, try to start from the bottom. Get a CNA certificate or MA certificate then get a job in the medical field, that will help you more with American culture. As far as nursing school do you want a...

  8. RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    OCRN3 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I was a LVN during RN school, I was a ward clerk when I was in LVN

  9. Where do NPs look for jobs?

    OCRN3 replied to HeartNursing3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Monster and

  10. What is a reasonable new grad offer?

    OCRN3 replied to NdoNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds great for a new grad! Good

  11. Does the school matter????

    OCRN3 replied to Solnce1981's topic in Nursing Career

    Not necessarily. However, now with everyone trying to get into nursing school and employers have more to choose from then yes. However, it's all about who you know, make sure you make a good...

  12. Has anyone used ONLY Saunders and passed?

    OCRN3 replied to cbee12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have and have passed both nclex RN and nclex pn with just the CDs . I love

  13. NP school with a toddler

    OCRN3 replied to raeenna's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When I did my FNP I was working Monday thru Friday, had to five that up for a per diem floor job. It was the most flexible and allowed me the most time with family and

  14. What game show describes your workplace?

    OCRN3 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Survivor !!! Then we vote the dumbest nurse off the island! I work with a very cliquish group of

  15. Accused Of Not Being A Team Player-Have You?

    OCRN3 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not surprised! With the over abundance of nurses now, she can afford to lose you. I'm sorry to say this is the norm everywhere. Literally begging for even a noc position for an experienced nurse...

  16. Scrubs for plus size

    OCRN3 replied to Shelexis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Agree! Wonder wink

  17. Scrubs for plus size

    OCRN3 replied to Shelexis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Cherokee is also a great fit!! Love

  18. Scrubs for plus size

    OCRN3 replied to Shelexis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dickies by far are the best fitting for me. I think you will probably need to get the school logo from some other scrubs and see them on, but check with the school first. You be be surprised that the...

  19. Please help me :(

    OCRN3 replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you are doing priority, the psycho social doesn't need to be priority unless everything else is stable. For my students I always have them choose what is most pertinent. You mentioned she was...

  20. How do you know it's really time to specialize?

    OCRN3 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I think you know when you feel bored. That's when you need to turn up the notch to something

  21. Reality Bites...

    OCRN3 replied to resumecpr's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes people tend to start picking at a certain person for awhile, then it passes. I would either wait it out till it passes and and see if you can transfer with the company, or wait till you have...

  22. Max Salary for faculty in a private college

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

    I have a friend at west coast that teaches adjunct and she make 55/hr, works 8 hrs and gets paid 2 hrs

  23. Working crazy hours

    OCRN3 replied to francoml's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! What kind of money are you making per

  24. Teaching about 1 year now

    OCRN3 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    So I would like to follow up on my experience teaching. I was a new clinical instructor about a year ago and was not sure about. I wanted to give it a try for at least a year before I made up my mind....

  25. Medsurg nurse transition to ED

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the