lissy1214 BSN, RN

lissy1214 has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in PICU, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Heme-Onc.

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1. PICU to Elementary School Nurse - tips, suggestions, insight ?

   lissy1214 replied to lissy1214's topic in School

   Hi there ! I’ve been working as a school nurse since April but it’s all been “virtual”. What that has consisted of: working with the local food bank to coordinate getting food to needy...

2. PICU to Elementary School Nurse - tips, suggestions, insight ?

   lissy1214 replied to lissy1214's topic in School

   Thank you to everyone who responded ! I read each of your responses and greatly appreciated them. I started my new job as a school nurse this week (virtually of course). It’s got to be the weirdest...

3. Masters in nursing

   lissy1214 replied to Ashley17's topic in School

   @Flare, I’m curious. What did you go with for your masters degree ?

4. PICU to Elementary School Nurse - tips, suggestions, insight ?

   lissy1214 posted a topic in School

   Hi all ☺️ I hope this post finds you well, and staying safe during this trying time. I’m posting on here looking for a little insight on school nursing. After working in an inpatient pediatric...

5. Dream job . . . but it's night shift

   lissy1214 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Hey fellow nurses ������ I'm an RN with almost 3 years of experience, currently working in a PICU. While I've enjoyed different elements of working in the PICU, my...

6. BSN Student, should i get my CNA?

   lissy1214 replied to mariaferna's topic in General Students

   Hey :) It's great that you are looking to get some valuable experience early-on in nursing school ! Kudos. I don't think it's necessarily worth it to become licensed as a CNA. In most states, you do...

7. Jobs: Nursing Tutor or PCA

   lissy1214 replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

   Also, your academic excellence will be reflected in your GPA and potentially, in your induction to honor societies such as Sigma Theta Tau. Don't feel as though you need the tutoring position to...

8. Jobs: Nursing Tutor or PCA

   lissy1214 replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

   Hi :) Both positions have merit and would look good on a resume. However, hands-on clinical experience is so, so valuable. If you are able to find a PCA job, I think it would be in your best interest...

9. Was my professor out of line?

   lissy1214 replied to kimmyanne02's topic in General Students

   Ultimately, your professor telling you that "nursing school should be your number one priority" is just her opinion - an opinion that should have no bearing on the way that she treats you. It's fine...

10. New Grad Looking to Work at CHOP

    lissy1214 replied to lissy1214's topic in Pediatric

    No, I am not a PCT at CHOP. On the CHOP website, it says that they accept new graduates / entry level RNs once a year and that the application for that will be available at the end of August. Hm, I...

11. New Grad Looking to Work at CHOP

    lissy1214 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi all :) I'm graduating from a BSN nursing program this May and feel passionately about working in pediatrics, specifically at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I have experience as a Nurse...

12. Nursing Student Looking for Niche in Nursing World

    lissy1214 replied to lissy1214's topic in General Students

    While I would have to agree with you that nursing isn't a great profession for me (it's something I've known since joining the program unfortunately), I feel there's got to be something within the...

13. Nursing Student Looking for Niche in Nursing World

    lissy1214 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all :) I'm currently a senior year nursing student, set to graduate this May. I'm trying to find my niche within the nursing world but have been unsuccessful thus far. I'm wondering if some of...