PocketSize

PocketSize BSN, RN

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  1. If you could give one piece of advice back when you were a new grad RN, what would it be?

    PocketSize replied to Mursthetics's topic in General Nursing

    You worked hard for your license. Protect it. If you feel a place is unsafe, leave. *Hopefully you'll last last at least 2yrs at your first job* but when you start noticing the red flags, do not...

  2. Meyers Brigg, Have you done it?

    PocketSize replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    ISTJ-A working in the ED. "The Logistician." I'm a functional introvert

  3. Pay cut to become a RN

    PocketSize replied to Merky101's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what COTA is. I started in the ED making $27.50/hr. After residency was over and about a year in, it was raised to just under $30/hr. Depends on the area, hospital, unit,

  4. Be Healthy: 10 Self-Care Tips and Tricks for Nurses

    PocketSize replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I take a trip every so often. Could be 3 days, could be 10 days. Could be local or further away but when I begin to feel run down and I feel the burn out coming on best believe I'm on Southwest.com...

  5. I hate my new grad nurse residency program HELP

    PocketSize replied to nursingisfun4lyfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm reading this now btw,

  6. I hate my new grad nurse residency program HELP

    PocketSize replied to nursingisfun4lyfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    -#1 talk to your residency program director and ask for guidance on what you should do -Take one shift at a time -Find what your like about this new journey (you're now saving lives and helping to...

  7. Most Pressing Issues in Nursing Today

    PocketSize replied to pmcgrady's topic in General Nursing

    THIS.

  8. Nursing nightmares.

    PocketSize replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Recurring nursing nightmare where I'm dealing with angry, abusive pts, helicopter visitors with ridiculous requests, people with unrealistic expectations of how an ED works. I pinch myself to make...

  9. Newbie Grad Nurse

    PocketSize replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on finishing! 1. My hobbies/favorite topics to search are completely non-nursing related so I'm not much help there. Whilst in school, I did search this site for tips on how to be a good ED...

  10. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    PocketSize replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    -Many people think you'll end up rich once you become a nurse. That is a lie -I appreciate how well my parents raised me. SO MANY people lack class, respect, education. -I don't get paid nearly...

  11. Uworld prep.

    PocketSize replied to spccpsv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I strictly used UWORLD and passed in 75 (1st attempt). I made the mistake of getting the 30-day NCSBN review along with UWORLD and I stopped using it after I glanced through Peds/OB (my struggle...

  12. Does nursing offer more opportunities than PA?

    PocketSize replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    If you become a PA, you have to take an exam every 10yrs, for NP you only take the exam once. As a PA, you specialize in one area, nursing you can try different specialties. It's really up to you what...

  13. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    PocketSize replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Patient satisfaction scores and throughput times killed

  14. Height & Weight requirements

    PocketSize posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Anyone know if 4'10", 110lbs is too small for the job? I've seen a few posts saying it varies by program but I've done internet, FlightWeb and AN searches and all I've seen are posts discussing too...

  15. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

    PocketSize replied to Anthony11's topic in Emergency

    3peas, BSN, RN who hurt you,

  16. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

    PocketSize replied to Anthony11's topic in Emergency

    If you're willing to work hard through nursing school and pay dues as a new grad, go for it! Not sure how much EMS/medics get paid but I know RNs get paid more. How satisfied you'll be is subjective....

  17. What is your dream job?

    PocketSize replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    ER was my dream job in nursing school. I started in ER as a new grad but now Flight Nursing would send me happy to my grave Non-nursing: working with animals. Vet tech, sanctuary caretaker, anything...

  18. Online RN to BSN while living in Tennessee

    PocketSize replied to JCon's topic in School, College Programs

    First of all, congrats! I posted a similar question earlier this year and MeanMaryJean along with other users here actually referred me to WGU. I'm set to start the RN-BSN program later in summer and...

  19. Aspen University Online RN-BSN

    PocketSize replied to PocketSize's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From my research, I've gathered you do have modules, pre/post assessments, projects to complete for each course and papers to write (amount varying on course). This program is Pass/Fail for every...

  20. Aspen University Online RN-BSN

    PocketSize posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does anyone know about this online bridge program? I learned about it today and wanted some insight. I'm a new grad hired at a Magnet Hospital and per my job, I need to start my RN-BSN bridge either...

  21. Aspen University Online RN-BSN

    PocketSize replied to PocketSize's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you everyone for your answers! I've contacted them directly and am in the process of

  22. Aspen University Online RN-BSN

    PocketSize replied to PocketSize's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you have experience with this program? I guess I'm just concerned about online programs being a scam/legit before handing them my money and I'm just lost since there are SO MANY options out there....

  23. WGU RN to BSN Grads/Current Students

    PocketSize replied to missy26's topic in Western Governors University

    I know your post is over a year old but were you content with program? I believe I can get up to $2,000/year from my job for reimbursement and have been doing research for RN-BSN online programs. I...

  24. Flight Nurse

    PocketSize replied to MReg's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    RickyRescueRN, Thank you so much for the amazing advice! I'll definitely bookmark this for reference and will message you. Your response is the perfect starting roadmap. Thanks

  25. Height & Weight requirements

    PocketSize replied to PocketSize's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Nice. Thank you for your responses. I worked as an ER Tech during nursing school and some patients were surprised I could lift them sometimes:yes: The program I was looking at in TX had a swimming and...