diamondmeadows BSN, RN

Hello! I have recently moved near Melbourne from out of state. I have had a goal of completing an MSN FNP program for a number of years, but it seems like a challenge to find a good program from here. From what I can tell, FAU and UCF (DNP) seem to b...

From this CDC paper: "Human breast milk has been implicated in perinatal transmission of HIV, and HBsAg has been found in the milk of mothers infected with HBV (10,13). However, occupational exposure to human breast milk has not been implicated in th...

Thanks. I am definitely planning to apply to UCF. Have you heard anything about FAU?

Thanks for your thoughts. Benefits are not a problem for me because we are on my husband's insurance. I would be happy to work in a primary care setting and will keep my eye out, but I'm not counting on being able to find something that will work for...

Hi everyone. I have been an RN in a hospital for about five years. I currently work in a very specialized area that is mostly focused on patient education. Frankly, I'm kind of tired of it and feeling like I want to do something different. During my ...

I agree with Bobbkat. You must network. Think of anyone you can who might be able to help you, and contact them. If you really can't think of any contact (professor, preceptor, friend, classmate, coworker, church member, etc.) who has an "in" somewhe...

I'm not even going to pretend like I use nursing diagnoses in my practice, because I don't. I haven't even thought about them since school, to be honest. I also definitely think that when you look at the lists in books, they can get into the realm of...

I love my job! I work on a very busy mother/baby unit. I have only been there six months, but even on bad days, I am still so happy to work there. It is very interesting, and I feel like I am constantly learning. I love being a part of such an impor...

I agree with everyone else. Bad idea. I understand your desperation though. It sounds like you've done everything you can at this point, and it's so hard to just wait. I really hope you get the job. Good luck!

It sounds like things are really rough for you right now. You seem very sad. I hope things get better soon.

Hello! :flowersfo I am interested in hearing about your experiences with using chemical restraint in your practice. Have there been times when you have had a PRN order for Ativan, Haldol, or some other drug, and you used it to chemically restrain a p...

I mean this in the most respectful way possible. :no: and more . On every level. OP, good luck at your interview! It sounds like you're on the right track. I hope you get the job! Please let us know.

This isn't a matter of people deciding how someone should live and learn. The student broke the law, and the OP has the right to press charges. It's not cruel or unreasonable. It's our justice system. That said, OP, I can understand why you may not w...

I love this! So sweet. This person must have cooked a LOT of Thanksgiving dinners in her day. OP: Good for you! Your patients are fortunate to have a nurse who cares about them and is so passionate about her job.

:ancong!: Sounds wonderful! Is it an ER position?

If possible, it may benefit you to set up a shadowing experience with a CNA. That will give you a better idea of what the work is like and how well it suits your abilities. I'm sorry to hear that you were laid off, and I hope you are able to find som...

Even if someone does have good sleep habits, being in the hospital can disrupt them. I don't think this always requires medical intervention, but I can see how that might be the best course of action at times. When I was in the hospital, I slept for ...

How reliable are your sources? I think I would rather do an ASN program and then bridge than go to a bad school, but I would want to be very sure that the school was really bad first. I did some prereqs at a community college, and I found that a lot...

I agree with those of you who have posted about quantity of live vs. quality of life and refusal to discuss end of life issues. It is so hard to see someone obviously suffering because their families won't let go. I think it's especially horrifying w...

I don't really have any advice for you. I just want you to know that I read your post and I'm sorry for the terrible experience you are having. I wish you the best in making your decision and I hope things look up for you soon.

I'm sorry this happened to you. I hope you are able to find another job soon.

So what happened? Did you hear about the position?

I may as well throw my opinion out here too. I graduated in May 2009, and I have spent a year and a half of job searching. During this past year and a half, I have given a lot of thought to your question. I notice a number of people on AN saying not ...

Which school are you attending? During my last semester, both of those hospitals as well as others in the surrounding areas visited my school and talked to us about pay rate, benefits, etc. Maybe they will do this at your school too and you can talk ...

Congratulations!