RNtoACGNP

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  1. Going back to school @ 26

    RNtoACGNP replied to lengland's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My mom started nursing school (a year before I did) when she was 48, with three kids and a sick husband, it can be

  2. What's the best way to prep for NP?

    RNtoACGNP replied to ClayH's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with PP, also I bought a ton of review books and it really made no difference. Our required textbooks are more than enough reading, it's difficult to get through the required readings let...

  3. Feel dumb?

    RNtoACGNP replied to RN-APNstudent's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I totally know how you feel, they say they don't expect you to know every detail, but the exam questions say

  4. Feel dumb?

    RNtoACGNP replied to RN-APNstudent's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in U of M- flints DNP program! I started in September. The fall wasn't as bad as this winter semester has been, overwhelming to say the least

  5. Does home health prepare a nurse to transition to NP?

    RNtoACGNP replied to HelloWish's topic in Home Health

    If you are concerned about experience, have you thought to be a nurse for a couple years before you start a program? Working two jobs with a family is stressful for anybody, adding grad school into...

  6. Does your facility require a BSN?

    RNtoACGNP replied to NurseEmmy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have been told that since the day I started nursing and I realize now that I was misinformed, thank you for pointing that out. I guess I have never looked far into it because 1- I don't work for a...

  7. Does your facility require a BSN?

    RNtoACGNP replied to NurseEmmy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Any "magnet" status hospital will require a BSN. In the 5 years I've been a nurse, I have noticed in my area (Detroit/Metro Detroit) all of the big name hospitals are leaning towards BSN nursing staff...

  8. Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I feel that white lab coats show professionalism of non-direct care providing professionals. I know plenty of NP's and PA's that wear them, as well as some nursing supervisors. I've never seen a white...

  9. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse almost 5 years, graduated when I was 22 with my ADN, took a year off, started my BSN and right away started the DNP program (graduating 2019). For 3+ years I worked 5-6 12 hour...

  10. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    That is definitely something I will look into! Thank you for your understanding and kind words! Good luck to you as well!

  11. Is it common practice to back chart?

    RNtoACGNP replied to grace08's topic in Nursing Career

    It is usually possible in electronic charting, but I would try your best to avoid it. Do your charting AS things happen, as hard as that is it will save you in the long run. I found a new way of...

  12. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    That is so uplifting, thank you so much! I have been working out pretty routinely again which is probably the only thing I do for "me time". You are absolutely right about the endless possibilities, I...

  13. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, I think I am going to start doing

  14. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, 25 years, you're a trooper good for you! I am probably going to start doing more towards the minimum, and I have actually been looking for other types of jobs (teaching, tutoring, telephone...

  15. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, and wow that does sound just like me it's scary. I quit a job on cardiac step down after a year (in 2012) because I was on nights and it got so boring and redundant. I worked LTACH for 4.5...

  16. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    Those are things I have thought about as well, I have just recently started going back to the gym routinely so maybe in a while that will have some effects on my mood, once I've been going...

  17. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    That is a good idea. I actually just went to Arizona for a week but I just kind of went last minute to get some sunshine , I had two midterms when I got back that I had to study for every single day...

  18. Competitve GPA?

    RNtoACGNP replied to Vfloo2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Call your DON and ask if they can give you any information on the lowest GPA that is usually

  19. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    That's amazing! Good for you, it is great to be passionate about your future. I am most definitely passionate about my future deep down, I'm just in a bad rut right

  20. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same position as you. I did not save a ton but I did move back home. I work per diem 1-2 days a week as well and it is amazing knowing it's by choice which is why I haven't worked "full...

  21. Burnt out

    RNtoACGNP replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand where your coming from! I will occasionally bring notes to study at work but even if I do get a down time I cannot shift my focus and I never end up actually studying. What...

  22. Should I become a nurse?

    RNtoACGNP replied to graciehamm's topic in General Nursing

    Good job on thinking about your future now. I will say this, I am almost 27 and the biggest thing I can tell you is that you will change so much from now until college. I'm guessing your about 14...

  23. Competitve GPA?

    RNtoACGNP replied to Vfloo2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got denied at a competitive school with 3.7, retook a class and got accepted with a 3.82. I am now in the mindset where I ALWAYS strive for 4.0 in every class I take, you should do the same. Do what...

  24. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    RNtoACGNP replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, you're facing the stresses we all face everyday as a nurse, you'll get the hang of it. It gets better, kind of. You learn how to cope and how to become a strong, competent nurse. The reactions to...

  25. Advice on working with CP patient

    RNtoACGNP replied to thelittlenurs's topic in Private Duty

    If you are starting PDN I would definitely choose patients with conditions in which you are familiar