SamanthaRN1989

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1. Starting my new job!

   SamanthaRN1989 replied to 8*P23J's topic in New Nurse

   Good luck!! First nursing job is going to be stressful regardless of how prepared you feel. I precept a lot of new nurses at my job and suggest this- be nice, have a smile on your face, and ask questions. Don't hesitate To ask questions even if you f...

2. Too much on my plate?

   SamanthaRN1989 replied to number41's topic in Career Support

   I don't think that will look bad at all! I think they will most definitely understand your priorities!

3. First Nursing Job....

   SamanthaRN1989 replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

   My advice is do what makes you happy-nobody should be miserable at work especially in a position you worked so hard to get to! I quit my first job after three months and have never regretted that decision!

4. Too much on my plate?

   SamanthaRN1989 replied to number41's topic in Career Support

   Hi! I am starting the acute care dnp program in the fall and also work two contingent jobs. I am planning to quit one of them (that I've been at for only about 9 months) and keep my other one (been there almost 4 years). I decided based on which job ...

5. LPN (6k) vs BSN (35k) in the same timeframe. Help!

   SamanthaRN1989 replied to NewNurseStudent's topic in LPN/LVN

   I just completed my BSN after being a RN for 4 years.. My best friend is an LPN. Please take this advise and GO FOR YOUR RN!!! My best friend has so many regrets about choosing LPN because it was cheaper/shorter for school. Her job opportunities are ...

6. ACNP jobs

   SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

   Thanks for adding your insight, teaching is something I'm very interested in too!

7. ACNP jobs

   SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

   No need to apologize :) it's not a bad thing to have an opinion.

8. ACNP jobs

   SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

   I never stated that my opinion is that having my doctorate will make me a better clinician, for me It is purely about education, higher learning and the fact that I truly enjoy school and learning. Your argument may be meant for somebody else you kno...

9. ACNP jobs

   SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

   PhD is a research based degree while doctorate is a clinical based degree. Yes it involves a lot of research but that's what advanced practice is based upon-evidence based (research). Everybody has their own opinion and neither of us are wrong- we ju...

10. ACNP jobs

    SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

    People choose to do dnp for a higher education... I would never consider higher education a joke but that's just me.

11. ACNP jobs

    SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

    We weren't talking about post masters dnp, I was talking about post dnp specialty (say you are acute care desiring a fnp cert)

12. ACNP jobs

    SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

    The doctorate was many more credits but the 2 credit/200 clinical hours was just to earn his fnp cert. post doctorate

13. ACNP jobs

    SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

    Well my dnp friend already had his acute care , he went to u of m flint for his doctorate (same school I'm starting this fall

14. ACNP jobs

    SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

    Like you said, to each its own. I'll be 30 when I graduate with my doctorate and want to be educated in different specialties throughout my career as an NP, I don't think our brain has a limit to the amount of knowledge it holds. I have no desire to ...

15. ACNP jobs

    SamanthaRN1989 replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NP

    Yeah and that is where I desire to work as well which is why I am going into the acute care program. It would be nice to have the ability to go wherever I want though, and get it done early in my career so I Won't have to worry about someday going ba...