BeachsideRN ASN

NICU, Trauma, Oncology

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

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    ADN RN W/ Non-nursing Bachelor Degree

    BeachsideRN replied to aarin80's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes. I guess I forgot to finish my thought ... Those are the reasons I applied only to BSN
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    Allergy to epi

    BeachsideRN replied to T-Bird78's topic in Patient Medications

    (Not a nurse) many of the patients in the clinic I do research for cannot have epi bc it is contraindicated in pts with carcinoid/NET. It can elicit life threatening carcinoid crisis. However, these...
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    I want to know the truth.

    BeachsideRN replied to knightyknight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should be able check the board of nursing stats in your state to find out the number of qualified applicants, the number admitted, the reasons for denial (lack of resources, etc) and NCLEX pass...
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    Can we talk about breastfeeding and breastmilk please?

    BeachsideRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There is a study at one of the hospitals in Cali, good Sam maybe. It is a highly controversial topic. But the preliminary data from the study is showing some good results from babies that the moms...
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    ADN RN W/ Non-nursing Bachelor Degree

    BeachsideRN replied to aarin80's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I had the same questions. I have a BS in a Chemistry and a Masters of pub health and have worked in med research for 10 years. After talking to several nursing recruiters I learned that ADN+bachelors...
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    Am I unemployable as a nurse if....

    BeachsideRN replied to Manny92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't sell yourself short, just because you weren't getting paid doesn't mean you don't have marketable job skills acquiring through volunteering, etc. you may have to be more creative in how to...
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    Calculators??

    BeachsideRN replied to MSofia's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I agree with PP you can definitely review and/learn the English part. Personally, I found the "trick" to the reading comprehension was not getting bogged down in the details of the passages. Read...
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    If you could do one thing to get ready for Nursing School

    BeachsideRN replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    I know I need to refresh my A&P. The program I applied to is accepting my coursework from 12 years ago! Granted I've worked in the medical field but I haven't really used much of my AP. Any ideas...
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    Got a job...then quit the job.....

    BeachsideRN replied to RN that never was's topic in Nursing Career

    Biomed Research? Pharma
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    Calculators??

    BeachsideRN replied to MSofia's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Totally worth the
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    Calculators??

    BeachsideRN replied to MSofia's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Review the ATI books for material and do the practice exams available online and understand why you missed the questions you fund and relearn the
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    Calculators??

    BeachsideRN replied to MSofia's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Nope. No calculator you have to work the problems by
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    Help with a oz to mil question please

    BeachsideRN replied to Wayne47's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love mnemonics. Thanks for
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    Licensing Question - BSN/RN

    BeachsideRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    How does licensing work? Can you have multiple registrations? For instance, if I go to school in Louisiana and then want to do a residency out of state would I sit for the LA exam first or for the...
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    2 VA interviews, not hired

    BeachsideRN replied to merarn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you a veteran? I've heard rumors that the VAis only hiring vets right now. But then again that's a rumor not
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    ACNP salaries

    BeachsideRN replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Perhaps it's driven by personal input so the big cities have more people
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    Licensing Question - BSN/RN

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! So I can just register, there are no state specific board
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    ACNP salaries

    BeachsideRN replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Following. ACNP is my end goal. When I put my location in (New Orleans) the figure seemed believable. But would like to see what others in the field
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    Does my name hurt my job prospects?

    BeachsideRN replied to aeris99's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Although it shouldn't matter, your resume could be being passed because of your name. I wouldn't change your name legally, unless that's something you really want to do. But using an initial or your...
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    Non-traditional Nursing Hopefuls

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am still waiting on notifications .... Waiting until May.
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    20 yrs out of school....Teas

    BeachsideRN replied to PlumFairy's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Buy the materials (Books and Online assessments) from ATI - it's like $100 but will prepare you for the structure of the
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    Pending Felony??!

    BeachsideRN replied to tullos83's topic in General Nursing

    Lawyer
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    Nursing Shortage & Me...

    BeachsideRN replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am only speaking from my experience. engineering and computer science are the exception. Basic science bachelor degrees (chem, bio, micro) don't get you far, you max out around $45k in research...
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    Nursing Shortage & Me...

    BeachsideRN replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    FWIW. There may not be a shortage, but the pay is still good. Even on the lower end of the spectrum nurses are getting paid more than (or equivalent to) other science
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    RN with a misdemeanor

    BeachsideRN replied to gamecockgirl2014's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Get an