bigmama23

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1. Finally, someone is discussing this openly

   bigmama23 replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

   The NCBSN has been reporting similar things. Their numbers are nationwide but IIRC, 84% of licensed nurses work in nursing. In Michigan that number was lower, something like 79-80% last I checked. The reasons are what we are all aware of: poor leader...

2. NPs, Please share the reasons you left your old job/specialty?

   bigmama23 replied to treeye's topic in NP

   I have been in public health for the better part of the last decade. When I went back to school to get a DNP, I thought I would continue working in public health. I graduated in May of this year, I passed the ANCC the year before. In April there were...

3. Other Options

   bigmama23 replied to JenMH88RN's topic in NP

   I just graduated in May with a DNP and I passed the ANCC the October before graduating. I get what you're saying about lost time with your family, then working for a small employer with garbage benefits, if any at all, while also having to work hours...

4. FNP Clinical Experiences can be great - or ROUGH

   bigmama23 replied to MultipNP's topic in NP Students

   Yikes that sounds like a rough placement! I hope your university does not use your nightmare preceptor for other students in the future. I know what you mean about feeling like you know nothing as a grad student. When I've gotten feedback latel...

5. Confused with Aspergers

   bigmama23 replied to hazyblue's topic in Disabilities

   I am a BSN as well, and I have an Aspie son with ADHD and I have noticed similarities in myself and him. I, too, think I have Asperger's, for the same reasons as you. The good news though, if you get the official dx, is that it is a protected disabil...

6. Hate my new job...

   bigmama23 replied to JLMG's topic in New Nurse

   I am so sorry you're going through this. I have been where you are, and looking back on it now I say to you QUIT. They are horrible to work for and will only cause yourself heartache and headaches. It isn't worth the money. ((hugs))