BeachsideRN ASN

NICU, Trauma, Oncology

NICU, Trauma, Infusion, Oncology, Research, MPH, ASN, AG-ACNP Student

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    Interview Qs.

    BeachsideRN posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hey all. I have an interview lined up for a flight nurse position. I was just wondering if any of you seasoned folks could give me any tips or info you wish you knew before going into flight nursing....
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    UCF DNP 2019

    BeachsideRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Anyone else here apply for UCF (Central Florida) DNP program? I applied for the FNP track for 2019. I applied through the non-nursing bachelor's path as I have a BA in chemistry, MPH, and an ASN RN....
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    UCF DNP 2019

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sorry for the late response ... but yes, I did do the bridge classes before applying. I was taking the last course the semester I
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    In Desperate Need of a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to Precept

    BeachsideRN replied to Reida's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is why I am so thankful my school assigns preceptors. Good luck
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    New to Infusion

    BeachsideRN posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have been recently hired at the Cancer Center Infusion clinic. My background is trauma PCU and NICU - along with cancer research (pre-nursing). Aside from the ONS Chemo/Biotherapy Cert course and...
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    Weird Interview!?

    BeachsideRN replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    If she has a back issue like ankylosing spondylitis or hip joint issue this could be her only comfortable sitting
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    Free teaching labor

    BeachsideRN replied to Theresasnakeinmyboot's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind students typically but sometimes the timing and/or placement is very inappropriate. I was barely a RN for 6 months and was fresh off orientation at my new unit when I got my first...
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    Best RN Health Coach Program??

    BeachsideRN replied to guestx123's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility just started hiring Clinical Health Coaches... the salaries are mid 40s-50s, M-F 8-5 type gig. They require a BS in nursing or health related field, and prefer a MSN or Master's in a...
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    Giving up PA school acceptance to pursue ASN?

    BeachsideRN replied to ang314's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered an accelerated BSN
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    Is it time to stop? Adult to Neonatal.

    BeachsideRN replied to Lovelyrn14's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is so true. Maybe ask for a few shifts doing well baby assessments if you have a LD unit. That will help you differentiate normal from abnormal. Also, grab a copy of Merenstein's NICU
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    Is it time to stop? Adult to Neonatal.

    BeachsideRN replied to Lovelyrn14's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Take a deep breath and *think* before acting. You are coming from adult nursing and it is way different than NICU. Your actions appear to me to be nerves getting the best of you and acting before...
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    UCF DNP 2019

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Check your email. I just got my update... I'm
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    UCF DNP 2019

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    YAY! I am obsessively checking my
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    New grad job offers....what do I choose?

    BeachsideRN replied to SoontobeNewGrad2019's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the opprotunity to go to PP do
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    Is this hurting my resume?

    BeachsideRN replied to nursex23's topic in General Nursing

    definitely include your retail experience on your resume. LD/MB is a hard unit to get into as those RNs typically do not leave. I would suggest learning as much as you can, maybe shadowing a LD/MB...
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    Delgado Charity School of Nursing

    BeachsideRN replied to mld94's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I graduated in 2016. CSN is excellent for preparing you to function as a competent RN on the floor. You need thick skin and resilience to get through the program though. The instructors challenge you...
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    UCF DNP FNP Fall 2018

    BeachsideRN replied to FNPhopefulfall2018's topic in School, College Programs

    Did you apply? Have you heard anything
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    UCF DNP 2019

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Me too! Looking at the posts about last year's program emails went out first full week of March. So hopefully we should hear something by next week. I am so nervous since I am in the NNB track....
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    Whiskey peg tube flush?

    BeachsideRN replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    When my grandmother was in an ALF, she had an order for Vodka, I believe she was allowed 2oz TID. She loved her bloody marys. She was a lifelong alcoholic and a big time smoker. She had no other major...
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    Many nurses do not chart?

    BeachsideRN replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. But CMS has changed the way they reimburse. That's why there are things that must be charted (like turns, pressure ulcers present on arrival os,
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    Question to Catholic nurses

    BeachsideRN replied to KatieMI's topic in General Nursing

    Our priests will "puree" the host with holy water. If patient can't swallow or NPO they say a blessing the way they do at mass for those who can't or wish not to receive communion. Hospice patients...
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    Good online NP school for a non nursing bachelors degree

    BeachsideRN replied to dressagedevon's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UCF does not. There are 3 courses you have to take to "bridge" into the FNP portion of the DNP. They are the same 3 courses BSN students take in their final
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    Good online NP school for a non nursing bachelors degree

    BeachsideRN replied to dressagedevon's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm going through UCF. I have a Bs chemistry, MPH and
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    Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    BeachsideRN replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital policy only exempts per diems if they are on storm duty at another facility, if you have a child under 2, are primary caregiver for children or elderly,
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    MHA and RN program vs MPH with RN?

    BeachsideRN replied to confuerte's topic in General Nursing

    This is true, my program was considered a professional program for FA