inthecosmos BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

As a relatively new nurse, I have few contacts with potential preceptors and intend on utilizing a service to find my preceptors. Obviously, these are costly and was wondering if there was anyone who had utilized either of these services with success...

You have received many suggestions. Have you spoken with a career coach to maybe ignite your passion? I know this sounds a bit bogus, but as someone who also dislikes direct patient care (as a bedside RN) for similar reasons, I found my passion for r...

Age: 28 Years in Nursing: 4 years as an RN, was a CNA for 2 years before that.

There are many websites available that may aid you in your search. They require payment, but a Google search of "perform background check" will give you options and I'd look at reviews and what all they offer. You want a federal background check for ...

I was in their FNP program and they assisted. My understanding is that they assist in every program.

4.00. The majority of my class, set to graduate in May were 4.00 students.

Novant: shift diff is 4.00. weekends is 1-2$ (I am not 100% sure as I work only weekends and get paid differently for that). culture: is great. Nurse-centered. Truthfully, it’s a good place to work. Also, if you’re looking for a unit to work on...

For some reason I did not receive it! ?

I sent you a DM! If you're in the business course, I am the second person who posted in the introductions!

Uhm, you can leave, but as many have already stated, at the risk of being discharged. If you do not have an order, it is likely you can't leave the floor. Without knowing your medical history (which I don't recommend including here as you've alread...

Absolutely! You have a solid foundation with your experience and an LPN license. Think of it as a promotion!

I am not! I live in NC. I am about four hours outside of VA Beach. I do! I really enjoy the majority of the professors, which ultimately led me to pursuing their DNP program. I am going part time.

I am currently enrolled in their MSN-FNP program and am beginning their DNP program next week!

I would recommend seeing if you can get in touch with someone (not on leave). I am assuming someone else will be on duty for her?

Straight into a BSN program.

Depends on your route following your BSN. WGU, an online school, is known for its "fast" approach. You pay $3 grand and some change for 6 months of courses. You're expected to complete a certain amount, but can complete more. I have heard of folk...

May require a refresher course, but would highly recommend looking at state's BON.

Can you internally transfer? If so, this may be a more viable option for you and your situation. A change of scenery without burning bridges or setting a poor tone for your career. Leaving when you're not in a good headspace is entirely OKAY! In ...

It depends on the unit and your team! I think you are going to be busy until you have a routine. Once a routine is established, you'll find some downtime if the unit and patient population are good.

I worked predominantly full-time during the process. Until last semester.

Thank you for this valuable info!

There is a minute chance that you can get HIV from a patient, even without antiviral medications. Take universal precautions and consult the CDC for any questions regarding transmitted infections, they have a plethora of knowledge and a hotline!

Interested to know what happens with this. I don't think this is safe practice.

Ensure you're doing everything correctly. Especially counts and discrepancies. Write everything up that isn't to policy.

Several people dropped the ball on this one. Bed sores are costly and usually fall on the facility to pay for. Nothing could happen or both the nurse and the CNA could be fired.