NurseIndependa

NurseIndependa

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  1. crna vs Md

    NurseIndependa replied to erkantarik's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Which one costs more? Because I have read that going to med school in the Caribbean is incredibly expensive, roughly a quarter of a million dollars including food, transportation and accommodations....

  2. Is 1.5 years in Med-Surg too short?

    NurseIndependa replied to Metalchild's topic in General Nursing

    My dream job is to work for the VA so I would not leave because of what has been happening recently. It is unfair, but you are thinking about getting your masters and advancing anyways so in the long...

  3. Working 12s and having a dog/puppy

    NurseIndependa replied to NICUnurse91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would recommend doggie daycare. If it is a good facility, they will be clean. I think it is worth it because when we took my dog, he came home tired and slept the whole next day too. Your puppy will...

  4. Getting bored. Recommedations?

    NurseIndependa replied to Yitong_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I need to add my input on this part of your statement. There is not always more documentation than med surg, but in my ER there is still hourly rounding and expected patient updates like approximately...

  5. Your Experience In Nurse Residency

    NurseIndependa replied to Toribio's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Honestly, I just applied to a wide range of programs in the surrounding area. All of them were at well respected hospitals, had at least 12 weeks of orientation and allowed me to work on a unit I was...

  6. Cross fingers and toes please!

    NurseIndependa replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    Good luck to you!! My husband is military, so I hate that constant state of unknown that you are talking about! It is really hard to make any sort of

  7. FNP wanting to specialize

    NurseIndependa replied to Newgradnurse14's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I honestly think it just depends. I have a friend who is a AGNP, yet she works in a OB GYN office specializing in

  8. New Grad ER Nurse!

    NurseIndependa replied to abbynormal43's topic in Emergency

    ALWAYS be nice to your techs. They do so much for you. And when you are caught up with orders, offer to help others. They will see you going the extra mile & help you when they can (if they are...

  9. Nurse pt ratio in the er

    NurseIndependa replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    We are 1:4. If someone gets an ICU pt or trauma, other nurses are supposed to step in to help out with the remaining patients. If we are really under staffed and have to open the back part of the ER,...

  10. No longer want to be a floor nurse

    NurseIndependa replied to shlay51's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has a lot of options. Look into insurance companies, hospitals or other healthcare facilities for job openings. You could even go back to school and become a nurse practitioner, informaticist,...

  11. Why Nursing Sucks...

    NurseIndependa replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can we get administration to understand that too? I feel like the obsession with satisfaction scores is the biggest underlying issue. I get that hospitals want to have excellent ratings, but they...

  12. Why Nursing Sucks...

    NurseIndependa replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The culture shock from nursing school to bedside nursing is INSANE & I can't see myself doing bedside nursing for the long haul. Your post hit the nail on the

  13. Would you have moved OOS for FNP school?

    NurseIndependa replied to Williss2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would do it if it offers better opportunities in the future (which it will, since you will be a NP). Good

  14. New RN ready to give up

    NurseIndependa replied to andie78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do ask for help. I meant I have my go to experienced nurses that I seek out for advice and help, there's always at least 1 or 2 per shift I feel comfortable asking. I should have expanded on

  15. New RN ready to give up

    NurseIndependa replied to andie78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I completely agree with your post, OP. I am a new ER nurse just getting off orientation and my anxiety is SKY high. My unit is short staffed and some nurses have such attitudes that I feel...

  16. When is it time to leave ER?

    NurseIndependa replied to goingback's topic in Emergency

    I would move on in your position. Heck, I have been an ER nurse for 7 months and already looking forward to when I can leave (mostly because of unit policies/politics). Your knowledge is invaluable...

  17. Age- looking young

    NurseIndependa replied to Newnurse1792's topic in General Nursing

    2 years ago, I interviewed for a CNA position at a hospice facility. The nurse manager was rude and seemed focused on my age. She made it clear to me that in her mind, someone my age (I was 21 at the...

  18. Nursing Informatics to CRNA

    NurseIndependa replied to TheBerriGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    This sounds like an awful plan. Specifically because CRNA school sounds like it is in the distant

  19. Seeking Guidance

    NurseIndependa replied to sjmadailey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello! I am also a military spouse. The two universities I have found that discount their tuition for military spouses are Liberty University and Southern New Hampshire University. Both are completely...

  20. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    NurseIndependa replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN - 22 Hoping to go to grad school sooner rather than later. I am interested in nursing

  21. Do you stalk anyone here?

    NurseIndependa replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I stalk Some people here are just so interesting. I think the anonymity adds to the intrigue. I am

  22. Career change from ICU to Hospice

    NurseIndependa replied to ecresn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OP, I find your question very interesting. I work in acute care now but plan to eventually go to hospice too. What type of graduate degree are you thinking about to become a palliative care...

  23. Ready to change

    NurseIndependa replied to brad30's topic in General Nursing

    Are you required to stay on that unit for the full 2 years? Or you could just transfer within your hospital system to the ER? That may allow you to keep the contract and get into the

  24. The most jobs

    NurseIndependa posted a topic in General Nursing

    ... You've had at one time? Were they all in the same speciality? How did you manage the schedule? Why did you choose to have multiple jobs? I am interested in (eventually - as in 1.5 to 2 years)...

  25. Staying Positive in Nursing

    NurseIndependa replied to SarahEAW's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ER, so I am getting a lot of experience in different diagnoses, so many skills and am learning to prioritize. I love my preceptor and she has no burn out even after 30 years as a nurse....