sain

sain

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  1. Nursing Capstone at WGU

    sain posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hi Everyone, I'm starting school at WGU in August 2015. My aim is to finish my MSN in leadership in 6 months (I know that I would have to go at a pretty fast pace, but I'm a very determined...

  2. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I'm director of nursing for a company (in Developmental disability division), and I love what I do, however I have no assistant, and I supervise 20 nurses, and over see the complete...

  3. IS there hope after going to non accredited BSN school

    sain replied to sain's topic in School, College Programs

    Update: Turns out CTU received CCNE accreditation while I was in school. So my options opened up in regards to where I can attend school. I'm excited and happy so I wanted to share this

  4. IS there hope after going to non accredited BSN school

    sain posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hi everyone. I'm an Associate degree RN and I'm currently going to CTU online for my BSN. I recently found out that the school BSN program is not accredited!!!! I'm loosing my mind right now,...

  5. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Update: I'm doing much better at work now- Work load is the same but I'm finding ways to effectively manage it. I found creative ways to include the nurses that I supervise in the projects that I...

  6. Nursing Capstone at WGU

    sain replied to sain's topic in Western Governors University

    Really. So maybe I can start working on my project now. I'm suppose to start in September too. I just started as Director of Nursing (In October 2014) at my current Job, and I'm always doing Quality...

  7. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I work in a residential type of environment- I have an office and all, but i'm hardly ever in it. The turn over for management is crazy, and it leads to a lot of frustration for the nurses,...

  8. Nursing Capstone at WGU

    sain replied to sain's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes. I live in New York

  9. Nursing Capstone at WGU

    sain replied to sain's topic in Western Governors University

    No I live in New York. I attend school online fro CTU ( Colorado Technical

  10. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    I think its so funny that you said that, because my coworkers and I was just talking about work life balance and its importance, and how we lack any separation from work and life because of the 24/7...

  11. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thank you for sharing your experience with me. Your right the pay is horrible for the amount of work that I do. It is a risky job, in regards to having the unlicensed staff give medication under...

  12. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Anna. I'm 100 percent guilty in trying to do the impossible.

  13. Nursing Capstone at WGU

    sain replied to sain's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi. Yes I do, I got it from Colorado Technical University

  14. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, 1. Yes, I am passive to some extent, but I hardly think that 7 months of DON experience will get me another DON job position so quick ( So that's why i'm hanging on). 2. Verbal slap--- Not...

  15. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Your right, If I should walk out today, they wouldn't know what to do with themselves. There would be no one to even train someone for my position. The problem I have with reporting my supervisor is...

  16. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Your absolutely right. Thats exactly what i'm doing right now, but its also time consuming having to train and build morale of these nurses. Most don't care or wish to do more, because they feel...

  17. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is I am new to being a DON. I need at least 2 years experience in that role to build a strong resume. I worked very hard to get the position, that is why I can not just give it

  18. The Official I Hate School Thread

    sain replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    lol. this is Hilarious. I have convinced myself that "Allnurses" is good for me, so its okay to take a break from my homework to see whats new.

  19. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the job was too much, but she hid it well, and she had me to help her with most of her job, because even as field nurse I was doing so much more than what was required of me. I still keep in...

  20. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your wise words and encouragement. Sometimes, I drive myself crazy thinking to myself "Is this the way its supposed to be?" or "Is it truly me that can't handle the job". But...

  21. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a plan to me.

  22. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    your 100 percent right! Nurses in general don't seem to be to respected in the developmental disability division that i'm in. I'm working on changing that right now, thats why quitting is not an...

  23. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Typically I can come up with a comment like this...However I'm in a rocky position, of no prior experience as DON, and building my experience now. I feel he knows this and that is why so much is being...

  24. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    sain replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the response Kryptonite. I have actually created my own job description (based on the two week orientation that I had), There were none in place before me. I worked in the company as a...

  25. Nursing Capstone at WGU

    sain replied to sain's topic in Western Governors University

    That sound even better. I'm 100 percent dedicated, and I'm sure I'll be able to do this now. Thank you so much for clarifying for me