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  1. Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

    sadiemae1123 replied to kerussll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went through a BSN - DNP program and have run into some HR people who can't be convinced that I could be qualified for the job without an MSN. My school, in TN, accepted either BSN or MSN graduates....

  2. Poor RN professional conduct

    sadiemae1123 replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Omgseriously, If you really called your coworkers spineless creatures who are selfish, inconsiderate and unprofessional to their face then it's a very small wonder that your unit is a mess. You have...

  3. Poor RN professional conduct

    sadiemae1123 replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So, a few coworkers offered to share their snacks with you and instead of reminding them it's against policy to eat at the nurse's station you tell on them to management to get them in trouble. Then...

  4. codependency

    sadiemae1123 replied to sckooshy1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never been in your situation, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. I would say the first thing to do is to find out exactly what sort of resources are available to you in your...

  5. Need helpful advice

    sadiemae1123 replied to desireemiranda's topic in Nursing Career

    Your decision is going to depend on a lot of factors. Your SAT score,GPA, and financial status will determine what type of financial aid/grants/scholarships you'll be eligible for. This may affect...

  6. DNP vs MD

    sadiemae1123 replied to healthstar's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Why does everyone insist that the DNP requires no more clinicals than an MSN? In my BSN-DNP program I spent over 1300 hours in clinicals. I've never seen an MSN require that

  7. New Grad RN program $15/hr

    sadiemae1123 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There will probably be other people going through the class at the same time. You might try to find out if any are willing to carpool or go in together for a hotel. The hospital might not pay for...

  8. New Grad RN program $15/hr

    sadiemae1123 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Will they at least give you a copy of the contract to look over to help you

  9. NCLEX it's come to this...

    sadiemae1123 replied to Crazed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe you should try writing in a journal before bed to help release some of your underlying anxiety. If you bring it to the surface and deal with it in some fashion before you go to sleep maybe...

  10. Reflection of accepting a job offer for North Dakota

    sadiemae1123 replied to DatMurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You could always try the southeast. The pay is about the same plus the weather isn't nearly so cold in the winter. Of course, the heat and humidity are a different story in the summertime. The cost...

  11. RN (ADN) to MSN

    sadiemae1123 replied to go4jog's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You might just need to call the different schools you are interested in and ask what sort of support systems they have in place for people with learning disabilities. You might consider a part time...

  12. RN (ADN) to MSN

    sadiemae1123 replied to go4jog's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It would probably depend on the type of MSN you want to pursue. A degree focused on education or research will probably have fewer tests and more papers. You might also look into what type of...

  13. New Grad RN program $15/hr

    sadiemae1123 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You might want to find out if the $10,000 payback is pro rated over time and if there is any kind of an out clause - like if your spouse gets transferred across the country and you need to

  14. Current students: question regarding minimum grades in your classes

    sadiemae1123 replied to NerdDoc's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Our final grades had to be above a 75, but the only requirement for a specific assignment were the comprehensive final exams. You had to make a 75 on those no matter what in order to pass the class....

  15. New Nurse Having Panic Attacks!

    sadiemae1123 replied to JCampRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    FMLA = the Family Medical Leave Act. I once knew a nurse whose husband was getting chemo so she used the FMLA to take off a few days at a time to be with him. You would have to talk to your PCP or...

  16. New Nurse Having Panic Attacks!

    sadiemae1123 replied to JCampRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Xanax generally isn't safe to take while working, but there are many other medications that would be okay to take and work. You should see a mental health provider as soon as possible to get this...

  17. need advice again...please give input

    sadiemae1123 replied to lvan0904's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Is she on any statins? You might consider a med review with the pharmacist. New grad NP, so take my advice with a grain if

  18. why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    sadiemae1123 replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ladyfree, Are you sure you have to pay for both licenses? TN and NC are both compact states I think. The licenses should be reciprocal. If NC is going to be your permanent residence you could get a...

  19. NICU Nurse Tech Position, advice please!

    sadiemae1123 replied to kateta's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would say do the same things that would be expected of any good coworker. Be on time, be personable, and willing to help out. Since this type of position will be new to the nurses make sure they...

  20. Kind of off topic..COTA

    sadiemae1123 replied to TheDude77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What's

  21. Nurse to Doctor? HELP!

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

    CRNA and sports medicine are two very different career goals. You might need to take a step back and decide what it is you really want to, otherwise you could wind up spending a lot of time, effort...

  22. Conflict with preceptor over re-checking blood glucose

    sadiemae1123 replied to sweetmama81's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Our hospital policy is to recheck abnormal highs or lows and if there is a difference of more than 15% to get a venous

  23. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    sadiemae1123 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When is the last time NARM actually censured

  24. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    sadiemae1123 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(13)01155-1/fulltext Homebirth 4 times more likely to cause fetal death. Please note that this is a US study. Any study conducted outside of the US is...

  25. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    sadiemae1123 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Christy Collins, a homebirth midwife, was charged with a misdemeanor for practicing medicine without a license in California. She moved to Nevada where she recently crowd sourced a life or death...