EKTheRN

EKTheRN specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. Prospective new job- need advice

   EKTheRN replied to EKTheRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! I guess I've known nothing else aside from 3 12-hour shifts, so I'm scared I won't have time for anything else aside from work. It's really a fear of the unknown I think.

2. Prospective new job- need advice

   EKTheRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all! As per usual, I am coming to Allnurses with my newest "dilemma." I am currently working 12hr nights, but I recently completed my first phone interview with a hospital offering me a new position. This job is a 36hr work week, split up into two...

3. Sick of the bedside. SOS

   EKTheRN replied to EKTheRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your input! I figured 1 year wouldn't be enough to do case mgmt anyways... Do you think the paycut from working 12hr nights with shift differential to a M-F clinic job is worth it? I have truly loved my ability to work Friday thru Sunday o...

4. Sick of the bedside. SOS

   EKTheRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all- I kind of have a feeling that a few of you will be upset to hear that I'm sick of the bedside. I've only been an RN for a little over a year, and while I thoroughly enjoy my coworkers, I am sick of the bedside. I am on the last day of my w...

5. Can night shift cause missed periods

   EKTheRN replied to Floatnurse137's topic in General Nursing

   I'm glad this is being discussed because I've had menstrual issues since starting my night shift job in March '17. My GYN suggested running diagnostic tests to determine if I had issues with my pituitary gland as there was no way I'm pregnant. I had ...

6. Odd question, but...

   EKTheRN posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello, nurse friends! I am a pediatric ICU stepdown RN with a little over 1 year of experience. Though I don't plan on making moves to leave the bedside for at least another year, I am trying to gather information related to the options I have at the...

7. Pediatric Pearls of Wisdom

   EKTheRN replied to thatpedsnurse's topic in Pediatric

   Newish pediatric RN here (almost 10 months on the job)! 1. This one is pretty universal in nursing, but use coca-cola to unclog NGs/TPTs/OGs. At my facility you have to have an order to flush with coke, but it just recently saved my butt; the parent...

8. How old were you

   EKTheRN replied to Jmpickett044's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I started when I was 19, started practicing with my ADN at 21. Just graduated with my BSN last week (I'm now 22). However, there were multiple people in their 30s and some in their 40s in my class. My best nursing school friend is 31 actually! Good l...

9. Brick & Mortar NP Programs- are they no longer a thing?

   EKTheRN replied to EKTheRN's topic in NP Students

   Thank you again everyone. Quite a few schools to add to my list! I'm single with no children so the only big pitfall to relocating (currently living in the south) would be leaving my parents and friends. If anyone could help me with this next I'd be...

10. Brick & Mortar NP Programs- are they no longer a thing?

    EKTheRN replied to EKTheRN's topic in NP Students

    As I stated, I used the term "midlevel" for the lack of a better word. I wasn't sure what it is technically called, my apologies if I offended anyone. If I didn't respect the NP/PA professions, I definitely wouldn't be avidly pursuing the continuatio...

11. Brick & Mortar NP Programs- are they no longer a thing?

    EKTheRN posted a topic in NP Students

    Hi all- I'm looking for the names of some in-person, brick and mortar MSN programs. I'm interested in either FNP or PNP (I'm currently a pediatric RN). For the longest time I've highly considered going back to school but to be a PA instead of an NP b...

12. Approaching manager about returning to school

    EKTheRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. I'm struggling with something that I'm sure at least someone else has had to deal with. I'm an RN wanting to start taking prerequisites for a Masters program. To qualify for tuition assistance at my place of work, my manager has to approve...

13. Advice for a newbie, anyone?

    EKTheRN replied to EKTheRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really?! I wish I had this problem!

14. Advice for a newbie, anyone?

    EKTheRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, nurses- quick question. I am a brand new baby nurse (6 months experience) working FT night shift in a pediatric hospital. I love pediatrics and can't really fathom the idea of working with adults...no offense to those who do! Anyway, that's ir...

15. CRNA Hopeful

    EKTheRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all- So, I'm a senior ADN student anticipating graduation this December. This fall I will be able to start taking my classes for my BSN (at my school, BSN classes are online), which means I should be done with my BSN by December 2017 at the lat...