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  1. Anyone ever regret going from FT to PT?

    sadiemae1123 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have kids but I would just advise that you take a hard look at your monthly bills and be very honest about how you will be able to manage on a PT salary. Consider what you can cut back on...

  2. Blood sugar guidelines for neonates

    sadiemae1123 replied to RNIBCLC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'd ask the pediatrician for the research paper he is basing his orders on. I'd also make sure that there was a hospital policy in place based on best evidence regarding how often blood sugars are...

  3. Completely heartbroken over unethical instructor

    sadiemae1123 replied to feelinglost's topic in General Students

    So, when you made each of the mistakes, did your professor and preceptor work with you to help you understand what went wrong and how to avoid it happening again? Were you given progress reports and...

  4. How to resign at current RN job??

    sadiemae1123 replied to LizzyT22's topic in General Nursing

    If you're changing status from full time to PRN you may not need give a resignation letter. You should check with HR and your employee handbook to see how the facility handles these things and what...

  5. Help! Non-nursing best path to Psychiatric NP

    sadiemae1123 replied to future student's topic in Post Graduate Students

    A good BSN or introductory MSN program is going to provide you with a solid foundation on which to build your advanced practice skills. You will receive a generalist education that will expose you to...

  6. Confused: Can EC grad work in colorado or not?

    sadiemae1123 replied to northmississippi's topic in Excelsior College

    I think your best bet to get accurate information on this is to contact the Colorado board of nursing directly to find out what their requirements for licensure

  7. Shadowing a nurse or practioner

    sadiemae1123 replied to emf1996's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would say it's highly doubtful that you would get to shadow the amount of hours necessary to complete your project. You might consider taking a CNA course. This would provide you with the hands on...

  8. What Does "New Graduate" Mean?

    sadiemae1123 replied to kaznurse's topic in General Nursing

    You might try discussing this with your advisor or school's career counselor. They would probably have a better idea of which facilities are hiring their graduates and how to put together your...

  9. What did your manager do for you?

    sadiemae1123 replied to KerriMcDaniel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Advocate for your staff. If there are staffing needs, a piece of equipment, or education/inservice training that are needed make sure administration is aware of it and don't back down until you get...

  10. Possible 36 week delivery, hospital has no NICU

    sadiemae1123 replied to KatiLB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A Level 1 Nursery should be qualified to take care of a baby over 35 weeks as long as there are no major complications such as congenital defects, severe respiratory distress, etc. Usually they are...

  11. PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    sadiemae1123 replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think your dream is pretty unrealistic. If money isn't an issue then you might be better served by quitting your regular teaching position and just doing some private tutoring. That way you could...

  12. Studying abroad and confused, need help! :o

    sadiemae1123 replied to Lynda718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think the best way to find out if this program will be recognized in the US is to contact the Board of Nursing in the state you plan to live in when you leave South America. They will be able to...

  13. Do LPNs use stethoscopes?

    sadiemae1123 replied to futurerpn4lfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN utilization can vary greatly depending on where you are geographically and what specialty you are interested in. Your best bet is to look around locally to see what types of jobs LPNs are being...

  14. Law on RN per unit?

    sadiemae1123 replied to patch8's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Probably the best thing you can do is look to any specialty nurse organizations that would have a nurse patient ratio recommendation and clinical guidelines. You could use these to point out that if...

  15. Not successful in clinicals

    sadiemae1123 replied to katekate's topic in General Students

    You might try looking at the job openings available at your local hospital and clinics. There are many health related careers out there. Try shadowing a few to see what their day is like and speak...

  16. I hate my job (vent)

    sadiemae1123 replied to MarrahRN91's topic in General Nursing

    If you're interested in women's health, there are many avenues you could take. You could become certified as a lactation consultant, childbirth educator, or doula. This might help make you resume...

  17. Pathway to FNP with a Bachelor's in another field

    sadiemae1123 replied to mb2316's topic in Post Graduate Students

    At this point there is no requirement for FNPs to acquire a DNP, and if there is one later on then anyone with an MSN would be grandfathered in. Getting a DNP would be your choice for personal...

  18. DNP 2015 movement?

    sadiemae1123 replied to ahreeol's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This subject has been discussed extensively on this site. As of now no APN organization has mandated a 2015 cutoff as a requirement for the DNP. The 2015 date was a recommendation. I believe only...

  19. Help with finding a DNP program

    sadiemae1123 replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    University of TN in Memphis also has a DNP program with several different options - FNP, CRNA, Acute, Psych, Peds, and Neonatal. Good

  20. need to interview with NPs.

    sadiemae1123 replied to dorothyjhe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's really not a good idea to try to get an interview from here. There is no guarantee that the person you're speaking with is an NP. Try contacting your state nurses assosciation. They should be...

  21. How to go about becoming an NP

    sadiemae1123 replied to happynurse14's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Happynurse14, You ask good questions, but most would be better answered by the school/schools you are interested in attending. Schools vary in how much experience they want/require for their...

  22. Senior in college seeking grad info

    sadiemae1123 replied to kcfox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kcfox, It's been a while since I've had to apply for an RN job, and even longer since I've been a new grad. Hopefully others will be able to post information more specific to your situation. I would...

  23. Senior in college seeking grad info

    sadiemae1123 replied to kcfox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It might help to try to narrow your focus down a little. Is there a particular specialty or area of the country that you are interested in? You might start researching new grad programs in those...

  24. Best Path to Midwifery...

    sadiemae1123 replied to rumbamom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might consider posting in the CNM forum for advice on how to proceed. If you've never worked in an acute healthcare environment you might seek out a CNM to shadow to get a feel for what the work...

  25. I feel like giving up

    sadiemae1123 replied to sven's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Sven, I'm sorry you seem to be struggling so much. I agree with the other posters that you might try looking into nursing jobs in different types of settings. If your willing to relocate you...