malenurse69

malenurse69 MSN, NP

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  1. We are dynamic beings

    malenurse69 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I applied to jobs all around me, 90% being in a hospital setting and usually med-surg etc... I don't want that, if I could take a insurance job I would in a heart beat. My criteria was to be...

  2. Thorough A&P = Skilled/Competent Nurse?

    malenurse69 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Nursing

    The rabbit hole runs quite deep in the healthcare field OP. Curiosity will get you where you need to

  3. We are dynamic beings

    malenurse69 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Word. I'm done with ICU and bedside nursing all together. Our stories are much alike, OP. Last 5-6 years I was gunning for fame and glory of the CRNA until reality slapped me harder than a Hulk...

  4. 6 months of experience as a new nurse, help!!

    malenurse69 replied to LHCL RN's topic in General Nursing

    Takes a full year for a new nurse to even start feeling comfortable in their role. Give it time. Be pleasant, keep to yourself and get that year of experience then move on if you

  5. Eating ice cream and getting nervous -- offered Neuro-ICU job, now a psych nurse

    malenurse69 replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Been a Neuro ICU nurse for about 1.5 years now in a big hospital. All I gotta say is most nights might be chill, however being an ICU things can go from 0-100 in less than a microsecond. It takes...

  6. Path to CRNA

    malenurse69 replied to MellyLelly's topic in General Nursing

    You're jumping the gun a bit. Get some quality ICU experience and get your CCRN first, then worry about CRNA school. You'd be surprised where life might lead you

  7. ICU RN considering assisted living

    malenurse69 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello my fellow nurses! I have a rather interesting subject/topic to discuss and think this might be the best place to do it. I gained my BSN back in May 2016 and have since worked in one of the...

  8. New grad panic attack

    malenurse69 replied to NewAzMurse's topic in General Nursing

    What you describe is normal. I was a new grad at one of the craziest ICU's in the North East where we get only the sickest of the sick. I've been there a year now and while I still get a lot of...

  9. prioritizing

    malenurse69 replied to archiewoo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds like an excellent student question that belongs in the student

  10. Got in trouble inserted 16f instead of 18 f

    malenurse69 replied to Kadidi's topic in General Nursing

    You got "reported to the state" for failing to notify the doc that you replaced a 18 foley with a 16? Surely you are omiting some vital piece of

  11. What all does a school physical include?

    malenurse69 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch someones ganna need some water for that

  12. Be a Real Nurse: Compassion is the Key

    malenurse69 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a REAL nurse and no I don't "Give myself away". I clock in, do the best with what I have when I have it and clock out. From my experience your type of REAL nurses burn out quicker than others, but...

  13. Nurse Manager Salary.

    malenurse69 replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    You answered your own

  14. VA NP programs that require no RN experience

    malenurse69 replied to here2learnRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just look around google, it's a pretty powerful tool. Also, I highly suggest at least 1 year of RN experience, it'll be priceless trust

  15. CRNA after NP masters

    malenurse69 replied to simbaman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Crna post masters? As far as I know CRNA is looking strictly at: 1) GPA 2) ICU experience + CCRN I dont think NP will be beneficial for becoming a CRNA. I would hone your ICU skills and apply to...

  16. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    malenurse69 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Its time to nurse and eat old patient skin flakes, and I'm all out of

  17. Asthma attack - hypocapnea?

    malenurse69 replied to crnc's topic in General Nursing

    To my understanding its a restricted airway not a completely obstructed one, and hyperventilation will cause alveolar

  18. superstitions/things you always do before work?

    malenurse69 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    I take a hot bubble bath and buy my cherry lime energy drink and beef jerky stick from a local gas

  19. Does this job seem extreme?

    malenurse69 replied to MSUOUgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Less than two week orientation for a new graduate? I've heard of two week orientations for experienced nurses working on similar floors but a newgrad? I'd speak to your NM asap and demand 4-6 more...

  20. Davita Hemo or Kindred ICU?

    malenurse69 replied to KhaiLi's topic in General Nursing

    ICU is where it's at! Just make sure to give it a few months and the constant crapping your pants feeling goes

  21. Please Don't Judge Patients

    malenurse69 replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for sharing your epiphany, I'll continue to judge, a

  22. I quit the PA rat race.

    malenurse69 replied to Non Sequitir's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pretty much agree with OP. Nursing was a cold calculated decision I made career wise. Looking at the pros and cons, nursing just has way too much going for it wether you're single or married with kids...

  23. Clinical causing relapse of depression and anxiety

    malenurse69 replied to angieb19's topic in General Students

    Fake it till you make it. It'll get a lot tougher once you're on your own and you are practicing under your own license. It will take a decent while for you to feel comfortable, generally around that...

  24. confessions of a RRT

    malenurse69 replied to yahoomagoo's topic in General Nursing

    better get a shaker for all that

  25. New nurse tips on anxiety

    malenurse69 replied to Medicalicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Keep going, it gets better. Also when you are on your own take the sickest patients and learn as much as you can, that'll cure your anxiety real quick. Only thing I have an issue with is a 6 week...