nnm519

nnm519 has 8 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. Our units acuity is at an all time high.

   nnm519 replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work home health so only have one patient but we have been super short staffed as well. I have been working 6 days a week for nearly 3 months now and that still leaves like 2 or 3 shifts NOT covered and the family is responsible for coming in and c...

2. Not excited about nursing--feels like a bad joke

   nnm519 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

   You really are not alone. I have not had the best experiences as a nurse so far. Not the patients. They love me and I love them. I constantly have people tell me I am their favorite (who knows they could tell them all this! LOL). The whole nurses ea...

3. Ideal job for new grad RN?

   nnm519 replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

   When I first got out of school I had several people tell me do Med/Surg for a couple of years. I really didn't know what they meant until I started in Med/Surg. You see so much and there are so many opportunities to work on skills like IV's and cathe...

4. Changing specialties. Is it possible?

   nnm519 replied to Kcv19's topic in General Nursing

   Instead of completely switching why not pick up a PRN position? If your hospital lets nurses float maybe they would be willing to cross train you in another area. I am a big on always improving one self. If you feel comfortable enough maybe you can t...

5. False testimony

   nnm519 replied to Jere2911's topic in General Nursing

   The situation is a little confusing but going of the info given it appears you are in the wrong. If the order was on the MAR why was it not given? Stating the previous nurse did not ensure it was in stock is not a good enough reason. If it was on th...

6. How to deter when asked personal questions by patients?

   nnm519 replied to nianavaRN's topic in General Nursing

   If they keep questioning you even after you try to deflect the questions you could always blame it on management.... LOL that is usually my go to when either avoiding something with a patient or trying to get them to do something they don't want to d...

7. Suggestions / Advice from seasoned nurses

   nnm519 posted a topic in General Nursing

   What is your advice for developing and maintaining a professional network? I have had a few jobs as a RN and once I left the company I never remained in contact with anyone I worked with. I also did not remain in contact with anyone from my 2 colleg...

8. Maryville University FNP Program Recent Student's Reviews

   nnm519 replied to TereseRN's topic in NP Students

   I just completed the application process and now waiting to hear about acceptance. I am REALLY nervous about being accepted but the admission counselor told me she like to be about 99% sure when she submits the file for review. Still I'm nervous. I a...

9. What else can I do with my BSN besides nursing?

   nnm519 replied to nnm519's topic in General Nursing

   I am really sorry. I did not mean to offend. Bedside nursing is crucial to the day to day lives of patients. I actually meant I felt I could make a difference on a larger scale to the nursing profession. For example during my time as an assistant dir...

10. What else can I do with my BSN besides nursing?

    nnm519 replied to nnm519's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate the kind words. I have not really had anyone to share all this with. The patients is what is holding me back. I have had great patient experiences. I am a private duty nurse right now and have been with my patient several years. T...

11. What else can I do with my BSN besides nursing?

    nnm519 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am considering leaving the healthcare field all together. I have a BSN and looking into graduate school. I had thought about advancing to a FNP, maybe even DNP eventually, thinking that I may find more satisfaction if I could make a larger impact i...