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Hi, I just read this and felt the same way. I am really interested in data science and have found some ways to learn There are websites and boot camps that can guide you in building a portfolio to enter the data career path. Some do come at a cost but there are some elementary things you can delve into now to start. Datacamp.com coursera.org nursingdatascience.org If you're interested in going back for your MSN then Nursing Informatics may be an option. And if you're interested in teaching, consider being a preceptor for a nurse leadership/ administration student. Just some ideas. Take Care,

I am a Clinical Nurse Manager and this how we are used. We run the floor, cover charge nurse breaks if absolutely necessary. I audit, observe, and validate practice, quality, and performance. I escalate any issues so NM and I can address as a team. The organization has placed as leads in reviewing policies, and magnet narratives. All CNMs know how to run unit in case the NM is out for extended period of time. My NM handles supplies, equipment, workplace safety, budget, interdisciplinary issues, and the TO. We have matrix reporting so I report to DON and my NM.

I have searched and searched for a clear answer on this but I don't think there is one. My organization now requires not just any masters for a leadership position. They require an MSN! Having said that, after searching everywhere I really do believe to satisfy the learning for the reality of leadership in today's nursing landscape are the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) degree, MSN/MBA. CNL focuses on patient outcomes, operations, education, and the many things the magnet is focused on. A lot of hospitals are reaching for the magnet status and having an understanding of teams, operations, evidence-based practice. The MBA sets you up to be very marketable in all sectors of healthcare. A lot of people in my organization are nurse leaders and have MPAs. I am currently pursuing FNP and an MHA- Informatics. I couldn't decide either.

SGNA & ASGE has not really laid out a plan for optimal staffing in the GI suite but pharmacy policies and quality policies from TJC are pushing us toward mandating RN in the room for documenting medications, care plans, and implementing verbal orders during the procedure. Removing RN from the room may save money but they'll pay once TJC comes around LOL

Hi everyone, I recently made the jump to Endoscopy Suite and felt the same way about my orientation. The unit is inherently busy because procedures are short, patient acuity varies, and there are so many moving parts from scheduling, to the procedure, to recovery and scope processing. Anyways. I have found some sources that helped get a handle on things in addition to the hands-on experience. I suggest 3 sources. 1. this book John Hopkins Manual for Endoscopic Nurses, It is geared towards the skills need for nursing care in these areas. https://www.amazon.com/John-Hopkins-Manual-Endoscopic-Nurses/dp/1617110515/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/133-8977778-1154823?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1617110515&pd_rd_r=72e667ba-dadc-4687-823e-b7b36bea5d66&pd_rd_w=WvOf6&pd_rd_wg=GUUAa&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=27CH66Q78R2MPTDMF452&psc=1&refRID=27CH66Q78R2MPTDMF452 2. I also suggest clicking through the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy website. It has an online learning platform called GI leap learning. https://www.Google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjBjeuAtoXsAhWRm-AKHQYQD5cQFjAAegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asge.org%2F&usg=AOvVaw1LgwhrCA9eMPKCt_326Dd7 3. Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates, (SGNA) site. Good luck on your new path.

Hi everyone, I am a med-surge RN with 2yrs experience. I start in the PACU in January. I was wondering what the career projection (clinical ladder) for a PACU RN is. My goal is to become a CRNA . I need ICU RN experience. Currently, the closest I can get to critical care is PACU unless I leave my hospital. Do PACU RN's usually go to ICU nursing after they gain PACU experience? Do PACU RN's usually go to on to become OR RNs? Is it better to become a stepdown rn (surgical, pulmonary, or neuro) or is PACU the way to go?