QueenOfTheNuts

QueenOfTheNuts ADN

ER, ICU, MS, SNF, OTC, Perianesthesia, LTC

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  1. from Ambulatory Care to Bedside

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to Jag815's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I was at bedside then went ambulatory and am now going back to bedside. I thought I was done at bedside and doing all those things but it made me realize I missed ICU to my core. So, back I go. I...

  2. I don't love the ICU. Want to go back to Med/Surg?

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to supernurse3177's topic in Nursing Career

    It's absolutely OK to feel like this. I left ICU a year ago to do OP m-F 9 to 5, basically. I missed ICU so much but I couldn't keep up with rotating shifts, they were killing me. I have worked med...

  3. Permanent nights VS. Rotating shifts and quality of life

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to ilovecheese's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked rotating for almost 2 years. It for my family apart. It made me depressed, over weight, unhealthy, sleepless, and struggling. Don't do it. Do straight

  4. Aspen University

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to nmsanch's topic in School, College Programs

    That's generally how it works, when you stuffed and if you do a good job, the facility that you precept at will generally just offer you a job. And they consider your preceptorship part of your...

  5. Aspen University

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to nmsanch's topic in School, College Programs

    Are you doing a prelicensure BSN? I did not do that. I obtained each degree independently, did NCLEX and upgraded my jobs. Again, it's going to be based on your area. Your experience is what is...

  6. Aspen University

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to nmsanch's topic in School, College Programs

    So if you're not currently working as an RN, then yeah a facility is going to look at your last degree obtained. Because that's your last degree and they want to make sure that you actually have the...

  7. Aspen University

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to nmsanch's topic in School, College Programs

    Are you currently working as a RN

  8. Aspen University

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to nmsanch's topic in School, College Programs

    I have 10 classes left. I find it interesting that most jobs won't acknowledge Aspen because that doesn't make any sense. It's dual accredited so its nationally and regionally accredited. And like in...

  9. Aspen University

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to nmsanch's topic in School, College Programs

    They have dual accreditation. Have you researched both? That's what I did when I was shopping around for colleges. They hit the mark of what I

  10. How can I make Rocephin I'm hurt less???

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to nurse_tnb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1% Lido needs to be mixed with your rocephin. That's what we do in ER and outpatient

  11. Pulse Checks and Epi

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to brookalyn's topic in Critical Care

    Same

  12. Best nurse brain sheet?

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to Morelaur288's topic in Critical Care

    Yeah. I put access under thr assessment and meds/ infusions on the right. But I don't use it anymore. I did my first six months. Now it's folded

  13. Best nurse brain sheet?

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to Morelaur288's topic in Critical Care

    What I created is able to be in a tri-fold. The left side is for labs the middle is for your notes for your abnormals on your assessment and then there admission reason is at the top. On the right...

  14. CCRN practice exams/pre test scores

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to Nurse.ihed's topic in Critical Care

    Laura gausparis. She's amazing. I just did her 2 day review in Vegas. Phenomenal instructor. Look her up on

  15. Best nurse brain sheet?

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to Morelaur288's topic in Critical Care

    I have one that a lot of people on my unit ask to use for the new staff. When I get I will upload a picture for you. I created it for what I needed when I first started

  16. Aspen University

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to nmsanch's topic in School, College Programs

    Did you get the information you were looking for? I see this topic was posted a couple of months ago but I've been taking this program for about a year now and I would be happy to answer your...

  17. Just landed a job in Home Health

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to ams0822's topic in Home Health

    Im a CCU/ER nurse moving to HHC also in August. I'll be interested to see your comparison. I will be salaried, county position with unbelievable benefits/pto/ vacation/ retirement plan. I have a...

  18. Transferring to ICU

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to RN0233's topic in General Nursing

    You usually are required to do the rotation thing so that you can see all areas and difference b/w noc and day. I've Been doing it for a while and im so burnt out that I want to leave. My health...

  19. ICU to ER/L&D

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to Meghan Leri's topic in General Specialties

    If I were to tell you that you couldn't have one of those jobs, which one (gut reaction) would be most disappointing to hear? You have 2 great opportunities and it's really all about preference and...

  20. Any other INFJ Nurses?

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to citynurse25's topic in General Nursing

    Infj ccu nurse here and feeling this thread in my soul. Im finally learning I need self care, that it's tough to get in, and that the worlds overall increased negativity is really getting to me....

  21. Orientation length for ICU

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to Toadd35's topic in Critical Care

    I will be moving to icu and i have 12w orienting, 6 wks on days and 6 weeks on nights. Better to learn both routines and establish relationship with providers to establish trust.

  22. Lpn told me she works ICU??

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to Runnergirl84's topic in Critical Care

    I want to know what about the convo was so

  23. Venting - First post

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to Lifeisgood2017's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh I completely feel you right now. I'm stepping down from management because of upper poor management and going prn floor nurse. I can't handle it anymore. The facility is getting worse and and...

  24. Thinking about MDS - advice?

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to NurseKey622's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Sent Good luck to you. Mds is a different beast of

  25. Thinking about MDS - advice?

    QueenOfTheNuts replied to NurseKey622's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Sent to