caseyuptonurse

caseyuptonurse

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  1. Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    caseyuptonurse replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    I've had two Subarus now and I will never go back. They hold their value extremely well and they are the best in the snow. Subaru has perfected the AWD as to why they have it in all their vehicles,...

  2. Fall 2016 MSN FNP

    caseyuptonurse replied to smilesweet's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was officially accepted to my first choice today. Merry Christmas to me! I'm excited and nervous for what comes

  3. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    caseyuptonurse replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN - 22 Hoping for NP by

  4. Which is better experience for FNP program?

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for all the responses! Ideally I think ER would be the best experience but I don't have that opportunity with the company I work for... I think at this time I will just wait to see when day...

  5. Which is better experience for FNP program?

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will begin FNP school this coming summer and I am trying to decide which specialty will help most with school. I am trying to stay in the same organization due to the organization giving some of...

  6. Am I qualified for this interview?

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I put my application in for a pediatric interview yesterday and then I checked my e-mail this morning and I am already scheduled for an interview in the next week. I'm scared I'm going to get to the...

  7. Wait after the interview...

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's what has crossed my mind as well. But at the same time I've never had a company not even update me on my status when I call. I almost just feel like I'm being completely ignored on

  8. Wait after the interview...

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well I actually called HR and had no response. I left a voicemail and no one called back. I probably called on 4 separate days at different times and got the answering machine each time until I...

  9. Running, Walking, or Cross-Trainers?

    caseyuptonurse replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also had my feet fitted to appropriate shoes! I have a pair of Brooks that I was fitted for that I love. I also recommend going to a running shoe store to have them set you up with something. The...

  10. Discovered a boo-boo on Social Media

    caseyuptonurse replied to mmc51264's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would have sent a private message to the person saying "hey, I don't think it's wise to post that on social media..." And would have ended it at that. Perhaps the person would have taken it down...

  11. RN training pay at 10$/hr??

    caseyuptonurse replied to gotchills's topic in Private Duty

    I live in PA and I worked for them as a home health aide. It was a great company to work for but in my area they didn't have a residency program so I had to gain nursing experience else where and...

  12. Working OT helped me to pay....

    caseyuptonurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a newer nurse so I don't have much put into my 401k yet, but I am saving towards it. I mainly work OT to save up for my first house and to pay off my student loans quicker.

  13. 12 hour shifts question

    caseyuptonurse replied to achung412's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    From the way you describe it, it sounds like 6 shifts. An example of your schedule would look something like this: Week 1: Mon, Tues, Weds Week 2: Mon, Tues, Sat And then repeat. ... The only way you...

  14. color coding staff

    caseyuptonurse replied to reecie54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I find that it doesn't seem to make much difference for patients. They seem to call almost everyone a nurse. But we do have color coated charts in their rooms to tell them who is who... Some take...

  15. New Nurse Jobs South of Bethlehem, Pa

    caseyuptonurse replied to PaParamedic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    25-26/hr generally right

  16. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    caseyuptonurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My boyfriend who I plan on staying with for all of my future is currently an auto technician and going to the police academy (we aren't married and he's not a cop yet so I guess it doesn't completely...

  17. Night Shift Impacting My Relationship

    caseyuptonurse replied to Newbody's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This. I follow this exact same schedule. Luckily I work all my days in a row so I can enjoy time off with my bf. He too would get annoyed and say I was always sleeping. He understands more now than he...

  18. Do you get sick a lot working in the hospital

    caseyuptonurse replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I actually haven't gotten sick at all in my year of working at a hospital. Prior to working I had gotten sick every 3 months, it was like clockwork. I think it's that I am constantly washing my hands...

  19. Why so many tattletale nurses?

    caseyuptonurse replied to Butterflybee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If someone does something that doesn't hurt the patient I won't go out of my way to report anything. The times that I do complain is for complete laziness. Such as the same person keeps passing the...

  20. Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    caseyuptonurse replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    I think we are all nurses as long as we went to school and got our licenses. I think it's ridiculous to say someone is not as much of a nurse as someone else due to their specialty. For example I work...

  21. How to mentally prep and ACTUALLY leave...

    caseyuptonurse replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a great post. I have no where near the experience you do. I've only been working for a year, but I love my workplace and I'm scared to leave because I'm comfortable and I don't want to go...

  22. Don't talk bad about your patients

    caseyuptonurse replied to BrendaH84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't mind hearing about patient and family dynamics, it actually helps me better understand the patient before going into the room... What I dislike is the stereotyping, negativity, and judging...

  23. Considering applying to Peds Home Health as "stepping stone" to Peds Med-Surg at hospital?

    caseyuptonurse replied to x28y31's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I actually didn't end up working in the PICU, the hospital went on a hiring freeze right as I was signing the paperwork. It was really a bummer because I loved the unit when I shadowed it. It would...

  24. What is your favorite shift to work.

    caseyuptonurse replied to mcclot1993's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a 7p-7a fan. Only three nights a week and I operate better on that schedule. Going in on day shift I am too tired to function but that doesn't happen when I go in at night. Also there's no...

  25. Am I committing career suicide as a new-ish nurse?

    caseyuptonurse replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    I believe your experiences would be good enough! You will never know until you try applying. I have only rehab experience and subacute pediatric experience and I was offered a job in the PICU with...