BSN-to-MSN ADN, BSN, RN

Not much into religion, either. But people believe what they want to, religion is not based on facts and outsiders cannot argue with it. If the patient had a religious exemption for COVID vaccine, would we threat him/her differently? becaus...

The core reason of floating anxiety.

I am starting MSN immediately after BSN - in September! I'm almost done with BSN- 2 weeks to go! Theoretically, I could quit, but I'm not there (yet). Dropping to part time, though, I do need health insurance for my 2 kids, and husband enrolling...

Agree, our facility received Magnet last year, and so much talk about it, but clinical advancement program (and incentive) was cancelled. It means nothing to me, it felt like things were forced on nurses to become Magnet.

Good for you standing your ground. Now, I tell them I do not have what it takes to be charge ( in my head it goes more like "not dealing with other staff BS").

Nope, not stuck doing 2 jobs for one pay. Still refuse. They can fire me if they want, but they did not. I'd rather wash hospital windows under the "other duties assigned". Outside. LOL.

Refuse. Say no on the spot. They tried to put me as charge a couple of times, no warning, just bam, show up for the shift and there it is, my name in the charge row. I said no, you can't make me. I know how it works, first no patients, then t...

Taking some welcome break in the form of maternity leave until end of the Summer. Would not call this a vacation, but hey, no COVIDS until then...

agree 100 percent. incentives do work to some degree, so let them offer the darn incentives

Yes, correct! Consider gaining a few years of experience before the NP Program, it will serve you well. After having this child, maybe go work part time ( 2 shifts a week?). With 4 children, your best bet is at home sitter. I have had several re...

She seems like she has no regard of your time, her time matters more. I encounter people like that at work, too, the ones who will come in to the patient's room from behind the curtain when they hear me talk, and start talking about things unrel...

I would look into being re-admitted to the program, talk to the advisor. Otherwise, go for LPN at another college. I do not think you should apply to the accelerated program, if you failed the regular-pace, it will not be any easier. You're...

The subject to be taught is effective communication in healthcare and emotional intelligence strategies. It needs to be a side course in the ADN and BSN programs.

Take the responsibility of making an error, don't blame others, but learn from it. What are you going to do differently to avoid it next time? Request to follow one nurse's schedule, to have one (max 2) preceptors. ER is fast paced, and tra...

I wouldn't check the Reddit anymore. Consider going part-time for the time of Master's program. You will most likely have to pay more for health insurance compared to full time, but it's doable. Best of luck! If being a provider is what you...

I am sorry the multiple anxieties are getting to you, you sound like a very compassionate person. To get away from daily worries about what the future will be, try to "count your blessings", or remind yourself about the good things in your life. Othe...

Hello! There was a "patient satisfaction" tactic implemented in the hospital where I work on the inpatient unit about 3-4 months ago. A patient who has been discharged to home and AOX4, is called 2-3 days post discharge to ask how are they doing...

A person hired to round on patients, shadow workers to suggest and script the narration of care. They literally shadow us every 6 months or so and point out the "improvements" we can do to "elevate" patient experience. Yeah, THE most annoyin...

I try to avoid educating anyone about the vaccine and offer no opinion on it. Everyone has a brain, decide for themselves.

yes, STILL. Please, do not go into nursing.

Stick to the medical assistant then.

I was once told by a manipulative psych patient she does not want me as a nurse because I'm not doing what she wants, and I just said "too bad because you will not get any other nurse". She calmed down after a couple of hours and later apologized. I...

This is the best advice. Separate work from life: say no to overtime, extra shifts, meetings and endless projects. Limit your stress. Be present at work, but set boundaries when you are home. Don't text your manager. Don't let scheduling call you per...

Yes, take the peds job and be done with second guessing? Impending aging doom at 29? What will you call it when you are 39? Just curious.

Caring for the COVID patients while trying to avoid bringing it home is certainly a struggle but I would not call it "trauma". I have been thru worse things. That being sad, it takes a mental toll, and depending how resilient the nurse is, it can aff...