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    DNP or MSN?

    cocoa_puff replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You could get the MSN first, start working, and if you decide you want to go back for a DNP later, you can always do that, while earning a NP salary and gaining experience, which would be valuable if...
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    New grad, Bored.

    cocoa_puff replied to Tedstar's topic in General Nursing

    You wouldn't be bored doing my job...want to
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to everyone for posting. I really appreciate your support, advice, and encouragement! I've decided not to give up quite yet, I've applied to many different nursing specialties, outside of...
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    Why Can Pre-Med Students Know Their Choice But Nursing Students "Can't"?

    cocoa_puff replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Shookclays, try to get a student internship or tech position in the NICU. It doesn't have to be level III, it will give you experience and connections before you graduate. You'll get to know the...
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Awww ((hugs))!! I'm so sorry you have been going through this too! And I agree, happiness is more important than the money at this point. Best of luck with your interview, and I hope things get...
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    Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

    cocoa_puff replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I think nursing is a "calling" for some, a profession for many, a career for most, and a just job for the
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely
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    Today is not a good day for me.

    cocoa_puff replied to Amethya's topic in School

    All the time. My coping skills include vodka, crying, sleep, and trashy movies. Not really, I cry and I eat ice cream. Not great for the ever expanding waist line, but it helps with the anxiety...
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    Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    cocoa_puff replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I think I found out Santa wasn't real when I was 3 or 4, although I never really believed or cared. I knew the tooth fairy and Easter bunny weren't real, because I saw my parents hiding
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    Does the PVT Work for Elections????

    cocoa_puff replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    We may have gotten the bad pop up (honestly I think the other one was way worse), but we may still pass the NCLEX, who knows? I think it's better to wait and find out the results as they come, it...
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    3 Strike Rule: Non-Compliant Patients

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agreed.
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    3 Strike Rule: Non-Compliant Patients

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, this isn't real. Just some angry ranting. And I'm not talking about the CHF patient who eats too much salt at Thanksgiving one time and comes in with fluid overload, I'm talking about people who...
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    Do most nurses not like writing papers?

    cocoa_puff replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy writing papers, APA format, and charting. I think I'm an odd ball for a nurse. I hate, hate, hate discussion boards and group projects
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    First RN job

    cocoa_puff replied to ydnewrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your job sounds awesome, just
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Katie, About the meds from pharmacy, usually the ones they send up are either specialty meds, medication specific for a patient, IV antibiotics/cardizem/iron/protonix, or insulin pens for...
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Reality shock is a great way to put it...I think I must just be in a place right now where I don't see any possibility or future for myself in nursing. And I've been told I'm doing well for a new...
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate everyone's input! Writing this out really made me feel better and it has been great to read all the helpful comments
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Libby! As much as I'd like to give up now, I have to remind myself to keep going to get that 1yr of experience. There has to be some type of nursing I would
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your feedback (and the hug)! As for getting blamed for everything, it's not usually the unit blaming me so much as the patients and family members who complain and blame me for things...
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the encouragement!
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    Does the PVT Work for Elections????

    cocoa_puff replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    It took my $200!!!! I think that was the bad pop
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    Does the PVT Work for Elections????

    cocoa_puff replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I tried it, but did I get the good or bad pop
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much, CryssyD! I appreciate your feedback
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    cocoa_puff replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I almost didn't renew my license because I don't even want to be a nurse
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    Is just knowing what the meds are for really enough?

    cocoa_puff replied to Summers3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pharmacists are a great resource, I've called them multiple times when I had questions about medication administration, side effects, or compatibility that is more in-depth or complex than I can find...