anewsns

anewsns

Neurosciences, stepdown, acute rehab, LTC

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  1. Bad nursing orientation

    anewsns replied to germinariojenn's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly I think it’ll be a bit better without the preceptor and you can work more

  2. 80% BSN by 2020: Where Are We Now?

    anewsns replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Well , it’s good that bachelors degree nurses bring such a good boost to patient care , but the nurses reality also matters. We have lives and families and hobbies , so getting a bachelors degree...

  3. IMCU

    anewsns replied to CamperNurse's topic in General Specialties

    It’s fun I love it! Somewhat fast paced but with my 3:1 ratio I feel like I can develop relationships and really make a difference. It’s a bit of a jazzed up med surg , a little more going on as...

  4. Low Stress Specialties

    anewsns replied to Hayleyjc26's topic in General Specialties

    Ambulatory care or clinic can be somewhat fast paced but I think overall less stressful than inpatient with predictable hours. Could also try PACU if you are interested. I find long term care to be...

  5. Unable to wear N95 or papr

    anewsns replied to runner502's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I’m so weird I love the PAPR and I wish I could wear one all day because the fan is blowing in my face - so soothing. Unfortunately the N95 fits ? . I think your primary will write a general note...

  6. Say something or no?

    anewsns replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    You can say something, just be professional and PC about

  7. Does it feel to everyone else that many newer nurses glamourize the ER and ICU?

    anewsns replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Yes ! It’s an ego thing. I think many get on units and then realize they don’t want to go into either of those. I used to want cardiac ICU now that would make me want to vomit. I guess I felt I...

  8. New Grad RN hired as an “RN Supervisor” at a SNF

    anewsns replied to ana_96's topic in General Nursing

    NOPE ! .. I wouldn’t even stay as a staff nurse . You could probably get a staff nurse position in a better nursing home or rehab somewhere

  9. Med Surg nurse being given Tele Patients

    anewsns replied to Morning Glory's topic in General Nursing

    I would just take a basic rhythm interpretation class. The cardiac monitor really isn’t that big of a

  10. How to Increase My Chances at Becoming Unit Educator

    anewsns replied to violet87's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am looking for a similar position and am doing all of what people are saying here (including the master in nursing education) to get the job in a few years. Though , I’ve been a nurse for 10...

  11. New grad, first week off orientation.. need some encouragement to get through this week :(

    anewsns replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

  12. Preceptor is a bully....

    anewsns replied to Hardhands's topic in General Nursing

    I had a couple of bullies (4 to be exact) at work in the beginning and I just flew under the radar because I didn’t know how I’d be received by management and it actually worked out really well...

  13. UNCW MSN Nurse Educator

    anewsns replied to cowboysandangels's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks ! This is reassuring. How is the material? Interesting ? Boring ? I typically struggle with school as it’s hard to hold my interest and was hoping to avoid a masters degree but since...

  14. Nurse Educator Career Path

    anewsns replied to FutureDrNurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yea , it’s a bummer ! I get it. After you get through that first year of bedside you’ll definitely like it a little more though! Just think of it as more schooling

  15. Nurse Educator Career Path

    anewsns replied to FutureDrNurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I don’t think it’s feasible. Usually to allow didactic instruction they’re going to want you to start as a clinical instructor and you’ll definitely need some nursing experience to do that. I...

  16. UNCW MSN Nurse Educator

    anewsns replied to cowboysandangels's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Bumping. I’m considering this program - how is this program ? Is it possible to do just one class a semester ? How many hours do you need to put in a week per class

  17. New grad, first week off orientation.. need some encouragement to get through this week :(

    anewsns replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there ! I’ve been a nurse for about 10 years with bipolar and panic disorder. The beginning was ROUGH!! I train a lot of new grads now and most are a bundle of nerves. Just go very very easy on...

  18. WGU RN-MSN Education

    anewsns replied to MYarr's topic in Western Governors University

    Following ! Considering the master in education

  19. Quick stepdown to ICU transition

    anewsns posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    At my job on a stepdown, we are soon to have 8 ICU covid beds. Supposedly, we will have ICU nurses take care of the vents and any pressors while we assume the rest of the care. However, we have the...

  20. My Ultimate Warning based on personal Experience with COVID+ patients and co-workers.

    anewsns replied to theoneandonly's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This just doesn’t match up with the statistics, and as someone said, if we tested more people the mortality rate would be lower as the people who aren’t being tested are asymptomatic or have few...

  21. Covid-19: The Guilt of the Work From Home Nurse

    anewsns replied to maybug's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think about nurses who are away from the line of fire all the time. If you came to the front lines, we would need another nurse to take your position. So unless you really want to go back to...

  22. Am I overreacting?

    anewsns replied to OUxPhys's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My thoughts exactly. This is a disaster situation so it’s different from normal training. They have to use their staff to max ability. At my unit, they are offering ICU cross training while our unit...

  23. Who will do CNS role?

    anewsns posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Lately I've been thinking about my future as a nurse, and started to consider a CNS role. I think that would be an amazing way to make a true impact as I would have options as a nurse educator,...

  24. Is it normal to be so tired on days off after working 3 12s?

    anewsns replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

    Yes like someone else said , water !! It feels like I have a hangover after 2 or more days on but it gets better if I’m hydrated. I think it’s normal to be that tired after three in a row. I...

  25. I've had enough.

    anewsns replied to MBar1's topic in General Nursing

    I have bipolar disorder and it used to be terrible. It’s really hard to remember being happy when you’re depressed. I used to think everyone felt as dark as me and just faked normalcy. It seemed...