Froggybelly

Froggybelly has 2 years experience.

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1. Have a Bachelors, Do I Really Need a BSN?

   Froggybelly replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   If you are sure you want to be a nurse, BSN entry is going to be the way to go. You probably have a lot of the courses done and it will make you more attractive to recruiters. Alternately, if you are...

2. Should I Go From RN to Scrub Tech?

   Froggybelly replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   It can be tricky getting into the operating room, and more so if you want to scrub. You can become an operating room circulator with an internship. The recommended length is 6-9 months, though I tend...

3. Are You Cut Out to be an Emergency Department (ED) Nurse?

   Froggybelly replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Emergency

   That all sounds very much like me. Maybe I would like the ED. . .

4. How long have you been a nurse

   Froggybelly replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

   Almost three years. I was a stay at home mom for many years before I decided to go to nursing school. No regrets

5. Advice for Nursing Student?

   Froggybelly replied to obri's topic in General Students

   There are some areas where nurses have a reputation of being more vicious toward other nurses, or hardened in general, such as the OR, ED, or ICU. OP may want to steer clear of these areas. I am in...

6. Advice for Nursing Student?

   Froggybelly replied to obri's topic in General Students

   All is not lost. Nursing school is a time where you are exposed to a lot of new knowledge with the end goal of being licensed as a new Nurse who knows enough to hopefully keep from killing someone....

7. Forced to Flex Off

   Froggybelly replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Most of our unit's staff work 4-5 days per week on 8s and 10s, though we do have people on 12s as well. We utilize a Go Home Early list that people can sign up for. If they leave due to low census,...

8. Newbie OR Nurse

   Froggybelly replied to LJOHRrn's topic in Operating Room

   We only offer a 16-week internship for new circulators, regardless of prior experience. The 6-9 month ideal is few and far between in my

9. Is $40 Grand too much for an Associate Degree...

   Froggybelly replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

   I would do whatever it takes to get into the best program you can. Coincidentally, the highest quality education is very likely not the most expensive option, by far. I would attend an excellent...

10. Afraid of Select-All-That-Apply (SATA) NCLEX Questions

    Froggybelly replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I think Nurse Beth offered solid advice. I thought of SATAs as four T/F questions in a row. Remember not to qualify your choice. Either it's true and you choose it, or it isn't and you ignore it. Like...

11. Question for OR nurses

    Froggybelly replied to 2010rn42's topic in Operating Room

    The OR can feel very different depending on where you work. A surgery center will be much less physical and mentally demanding than a trauma center. That being said, I wouldn't worry about age or any...

12. Possibly moving 3-6 months after graduation, what can I do in the mean time?

    Froggybelly replied to nmimcbu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I moved a month after graduation. If I were you, I'd get a PCT job while you're in school and take your NCLEX as soon as you graduate. It was a pain to try to bet licensed in a state different from...

13. How long to work in one place?

    Froggybelly replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you decide to do, keep in mind that it takes time to become vested in any company match that the hospital offers, whether it's a pension plan or 401(k) match. If you decide to move, wait...

14. How to Explain Gap in Employment

    Froggybelly replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I don't think you'll necessarily have an issue finding employment. Many people pursue nursing after (self or family) illness. I knew that with no experience and minimal qualifications, I wasn't the...

15. Careers and how to get there?

    Froggybelly replied to jj16's topic in Holistic

    Hi, JJ, I know there are educational opportunities for holistic nursing through some universities, as well as alternative health teaching companies. The certification process for Holistic nurses is...