inthecosmos BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

Varied

Weird

Member

  • Content

    511

  • Visitors

    9,286

  • Followers

    2

  • Likes

    114

All Content by inthecosmos

  1. inthecosmos

    Ineffective Compressions

    inthecosmos replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Feedback pads and mannequins have significantly improved my compressions. You could talk to your one-up (direct manager) and see if there's a way to best handle this. I am candid with my manager...
  2. inthecosmos

    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    inthecosmos replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    Winston Salem, NC $30.00 base pay; $4.00 nights differential; $1.00 weekend differential (on-top of baylor pay). An additional $1.00 if I'm ever
  3. inthecosmos

    RN-BSN Not Requiring Statistics

    inthecosmos replied to ThatChickOmi's topic in General Students

    Also, ensure that whatever course you take it is eligible for consideration into a master's program. The college I went to offered a stats course, but if I were interested in their MSN program, they...
  4. inthecosmos

    Study groups in nursing school

    inthecosmos replied to sol_shine's topic in General Students

    Having someone to correspond with and discuss topics is helpful, but not necessary. I am 50% finished with my MSN and have never utilized a study group. What I have done, however, is connected with...
  5. inthecosmos

    RN-BSN Not Requiring Statistics

    inthecosmos replied to ThatChickOmi's topic in General Students

    I took stats a local community college while enrolled in an University program. Best thing I did for
  6. inthecosmos

    New Nurse..Lost a pt. I didn't know ID hurt so deeply

    inthecosmos replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in General Nursing

    I believe we all remember our first death vividly. As a former hospice nurse, I have seen many deaths, but my first one still stands out. There is nothing you did incorrectly, unfortunately, it was...
  7. inthecosmos

    Reasons nurses get fired

    inthecosmos replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    -_-'
  8. inthecosmos

    Pull back on the NG tube?

    inthecosmos replied to ChineseLantern's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Could be too far and migrate down. It is just about
  9. inthecosmos

    Professor Violations what to do?

    inthecosmos replied to David1337's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds incredibly frustrating, for that I am sorry. I would recommend looking at the grievance policy and report the incident to whoever is identified
  10. inthecosmos

    HESI exams use generic or brand names for drugs?

    inthecosmos replied to rachel.dubose1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Would strongly recommend only focusing on
  11. inthecosmos

    Reasons nurses get fired

    inthecosmos replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    I've read through most of these posts, which have done an excellent job at detailing why folks are fired. I just hate that you reported yourself for an error and suddenly you're fired for it. Taking...
  12. inthecosmos

    Moving to Charlotte- any insight on pay, location, hospitals

    inthecosmos replied to CalishortyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Tedious tbh. Benefits are great though. Definitely worth the
  13. inthecosmos

    New grad on leave with 3 kids under 3...HELP

    inthecosmos replied to nursemom24's topic in General Nursing

    Agree
  14. inthecosmos

    New grad on leave with 3 kids under 3...HELP

    inthecosmos replied to nursemom24's topic in General Nursing

    This may not be what you want to hear but go to a unit that is desperate for nurses. When I made the transition from hospice/home health to hospital I went to a unit that was desperate for nurses. I...
  15. inthecosmos

    Falls

    inthecosmos replied to Marija1's topic in General Nursing

    Once you take responsibility for your mistakes, you will understand where we are coming from. Also, you do not know what I know or don't know. I'm fully aware of the poor-work conditions related to...
  16. inthecosmos

    Falls

    inthecosmos replied to Marija1's topic in General Nursing

    There seems to a multitude of systemic and individual problems at play here. It is clear, that despite having a policy for 5 years, you failed to meet the expectations of the facility. For that reason...
  17. inthecosmos

    Being bullied at work

    inthecosmos replied to Mariah2019's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as though there is little control from either party in this scenario and you are both fighting for it. Since you cannot control the other party, you should look introspectively at yourself...
  18. inthecosmos

    Pre nursing help!!

    inthecosmos replied to Kaleighhhhhhh's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Sorry about that! I will tell you that occasionally they will accept the accelerated course CNAs, but would recommend asking around. The benefit of the community college is that it shouldn't cost more...
  19. inthecosmos

    DNP with Education Focus - Help!

    inthecosmos replied to coupleofnutts's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Absolutely! Be candid about your intentions. You value the DNP as you are passionate about education and you believe in order to educate the future nurses, you should continue your education. The best...
  20. inthecosmos

    Pay for experienced RN in Charlotte

    inthecosmos replied to CalishortyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Novant is candid about their ranges, I believe right now it is 24-40 an hour depending on your experience. I have 3 years and I make $25.80 currently without differentials. Night shift is $4 extra. I...
  21. inthecosmos

    Moving to Charlotte- any insight on pay, location, hospitals

    inthecosmos replied to CalishortyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Novant prides themselves on self-improvement and truly values their nurses. I would highly recommend any facility Novant owns. We are chronically low-staffed, but they do pay us well! Novant...
  22. inthecosmos

    Pre nursing help!!

    inthecosmos replied to Kaleighhhhhhh's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Most of the community colleges in NC require the
  23. inthecosmos

    Gtcc vs Forsyth Tech

    inthecosmos replied to Jojo04's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    FORSYTH TECH. We had many, many students who hated GTCC and ended up transferring to FTCC. FTCC has wonderful faculty and the expectations are clear from day one. I graduated with honors 3 years ago...
  24. inthecosmos

    HELP I ended the NCLEX exam before the computer turned off

    inthecosmos replied to Tripley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you heard
  25. inthecosmos

    Failed Nclex

    inthecosmos replied to SN2432's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would recommend Sanders as well. It was wildly helpful. Lippincott has great