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  1. An Online MSN -NP program?

    smileysenior posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm interested in getting my master's online so I can be an NP............I am only aware of Vanderbilt (but they are expensive). I need one that is reasonably priced and accredited and not soem...

  2. Older nurses jealous of new young nurses?

    smileysenior posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are older nurses intimidated by new younger nurses? What do you

  3. ISU program anyone?

    smileysenior posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Anyone using Indiana State University MSN-NP program online? How is it? Has anyone completed the

  4. I want to do something else

    smileysenior posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been working on an extremely busy med/tele unit for about 7 months..........and I hate it. Nursing is not what I thought it was. I dont have to explain y, you guys already know. I am looking...

  5. so our 1st year is almost up: what are your plans

    smileysenior posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I looked out the window and It's such a pretty day outside here..sunny and a bit cool....springy! I actually smiled and felt good. I havent felt that way in a long time. I will have been a nurse fr a...

  6. for those of us who want to be an NP to escape the horrors of bedside nursing

    smileysenior posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would strongly encourage you to thoroughly research the profession because so many of us think being an NP and getting their MSN or PhD or whatever is gonna open this magical, new world for them in...

  7. Orientation leaves me flustered....

    smileysenior replied to TigerGalLE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I felt the same way when I was in orientation. Just try to fight the feeling to want to fly on your own and take a step back and just try to learn from the other nurses while you can. You will be on...

  8. post procedure: give missed meds or not?

    smileysenior replied to bleppity's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If they are once daily meds, I give them. If they are Blood pressure meds, I check the BP first and make sure it isnt too low and I will give them but let the next nurse know especially they are twice...

  9. for those of us who want to be an NP to escape the horrors of bedside nursing

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not being negative, just trying to be honest! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I just want us newbies to realize that we need to do a research with regards to career moves. I didnt do...

  10. I want to do something else

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Update........I didnt transfer, still on med/tele unit. Turned out they wanted me to do nights over there........not my thing because I am not a night owl. I will have a year of experience in...

  11. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    smileysenior replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been a nurse for almost 9 months and I hate it! Dont get me wrong I am not a bad nurse or mean to patients........the workload and the conditions are unbelievable......it isnt like in school....

  12. I want to do something else

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for all the support! I do have some issues that I could work on like not taking things personally, saying no and not feeling guilty about it, dealing with toxic people beter, stop working so...

  13. I want to do something else

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seriously, if you are a student, you have no idea what you are talking about. Get some experience first and I think you may revise your comment. To everyone else, thank you for your suggestions! I...

  14. I want to do something else

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. The long work hours, you never get off on time, 12 hour shifts turn into 16s 2. Being harassedto come in on your days off and being made to feel guilty if u dont 3. working on holidays 4. No...

  15. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was so excited that after 4 grueling years of school, I got my BSN. I really thought life would be better, but it stinks. I have been working about 4 months on med/tele. I am so sick of having too...

  16. hear from NCLEX?

    smileysenior posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    How long did it take you to get a board date from

  17. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    THANK U FOR UNDERSTANDING! I am dead serious. This is my schedule. work Mon, Tues, off wed, off thurs, work fri, sat, sun= 5 12's a week (really 14 hours because i never leave on time) . I spend wed...

  18. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the support! I would love to work in peds or ob......I am currently looking for a job in one of those areas......I dont think medsurg/tele is for me...I do appreciate the experience.

  19. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not married. I dont have kids. I work 5 12 hour shifts a week and then I work 2 12 hour shifts the next week........the 5 12 week is grueling. I need a more balanced schedule..........please dont...

  20. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am having mixed feelings about my job....I am not very happy with it. Nursing isnt what I thought it was. It is stressful, demanding, long hours, grueling, little time for my family..........I am...

  21. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for all the support and feedback. I work friday and saturday, getting ready to leave to work now! It has been an awful weekend and I know for sure I need another job.........and I need to think...

  22. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is some really good advice! Thanks so much.........feel like there is some

  23. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not really interested in ICU! Even though it is better in alot of ways but like you said, a different kind of

  24. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love pediatrics and ob, womens health. So I have an idea of what I would like to do.....I do know that floor nursing on medsurg isnt something I want to do long term........I may venture into...

  25. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    smileysenior replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    12 weeks orientation......I was taken out because some other nurses had quit and they needed staff. I figured a year was enough time to decide what I wanted to do for