WestCoastSunRN MSN, CNS

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    NC Nurses: How's the nursing culture in NC?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    We have similar issues where I work now. Because of that I think experienced nurses are highly valued. Would you say the same is true where you work? I ask because I would come as a very experienced...
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    The Men in OB Debate: Help!

    WestCoastSunRN replied to jay_prn's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it! If you are a clinically competent, good nurse who is a team player you will be a HUGE asset to any OB unit. I don't work in women's health (disclaimer), but I am SO SO thankful for...
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    Nurses and bullies...

    WestCoastSunRN replied to nightingale4me's topic in General Nursing

    There are culture issues at some places. It's true anywhere not just in nursing. Most of what is involved in that I would not define as "bullying". There's a lot that goes into the feel of a...
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    BSN is a joke

    WestCoastSunRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    JKL33, great point about the BSN too often being merely a stepping stone. You and I have been a part of past discussions regarding the appeal of bedside nursing as an end-goal as opposed to a check in...
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    BSN is a joke

    WestCoastSunRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    JKL33, you always ask good and thoughtful questions and provide valuable input in discussions. My experience of inpatient nursing is not the same as yours, so admittedly that probably makes it easier...
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    Share What You Do With Your MSN!

    WestCoastSunRN replied to MurseJJ's topic in General Nursing

    Great topic, MurseJJ! I think you and I are of similar minds (remembering some past topics). I look forward to the responses as
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    BSN is a joke

    WestCoastSunRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Great point, along with the rest of your post, macawake. The ire and angst in posts like these always baffle me. While the rest of the healthcare world moves on with advanced education -- yes, such...
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    Why so many negative nurses in the field?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Nursey916's topic in General Nursing

    This. So well said. I'm one of those people who REALLY like peace and harmony. I had a lot of early years in my life where I did not experience those things, so I think when I started adult-ing I...
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    NC Nurses: How's the nursing culture in NC?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Do you mind me asking more specifically about the 'warts' where you are? I agree, no place is perfect. But it is good to hear that you are happy at
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    New to the CICU

    WestCoastSunRN replied to HannahMarine30's topic in Critical Care

    EVERYONE has those same issues in the beginning... and sometimes after doing it for many years! Some shifts are harder/busier/more complex than others. It sounds like you are doing great! I'm so...
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    I have to add, because it would be remiss not to in light of an article such as this, I work with AMAZING nurses. Inspiring nurses. I think 95% of our patient population is VERY satisfied with their...
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work for a Magnet hospital. I do work for an inner city trauma one teaching hospital. It's not perfect but it's far far from what this guy is describing. But to read the comments makes it seem...
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    Capped Salary?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to cicugirl's topic in Critical Care

    I was talking to a recruiter this past week about salary in a different state. He told me I'd be making very close to the capped amount due to my experience. So it's a thing, capped salary. I'm...
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    Transferring burn patient to bath/shower

    WestCoastSunRN replied to New_LVN's topic in Burn

    We pretty much do it all manually. And I've only ever seen our tub used for our kiddos. If one of our critical care patients needs the shower -- we have a treatment room for that and the transfer to...
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    Anyone do Transitional Heart Failure??

    WestCoastSunRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have no personal experience with this sort of program, but just want to say Congratulations! It sounds like a VERY cool program. Dare I say.... it sounds dreamy, actually -- but I do like hearts...
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    Reproductive health and more....

    WestCoastSunRN posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    First off, I in NO way am looking for debate in this thread. I hold no judgement at all toward any poster whose opinions and understanding on these topics are different from my own. That said, I...
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    Reproductive health and more....

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think you did a fine job expressing yourself. But I find myself thinking the same thing in this thread -- that maybe I'm doing a poor job asking my questions and conveying my thoughts. I do get...
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    Hospitalist --- FNP or AGACNP?

    WestCoastSunRN posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Is FNP cert sufficient for most generalist hospitalist roles? I know that high acuity critical care needs ACNP. But it looks like FNP cert is OK and even preferred for a lot of the hospitalist jobs...
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    When YOU are the ".001% of Patients" Who Develops the Serious Medication Side- Effect

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Thanks for sharing, Sarah. I'm so glad to hear that you are doing better now and will hopefully feel fully normal very
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    Reproductive health and more....

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thanks everyone, for the fruitful discussion. Several of you brought up some really great points and thoughtful responses. As I said at the onset (or somewhere in this thread), I have no plans to...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an educated woman. But I cannot, for the life of me, say this word -----------> "anesthetist" .....especially if I have to say the word "nurse" right before it. i mean, c'mon. Try saying it...
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    Reproductive health and more....

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm not Catholic either. :) But I think they are only against abortifacient meds? But the official position of the Catholic Church, as I understand it, is that BC in not permitted except in cases...
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    Reproductive health and more....

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am sorry to hear of what your sister has gone through. I can also understand your frustration. For what it's worth -- most of my issues with oral contraception is that I think they can cause more...
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    Reproductive health and more....

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, I would certainly be asking about such things in an interview. But these are important questions for me to think about now. Maybe acute care is a better fit for me. I have a lot to think about....
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    Reproductive health and more....

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thanks UrbanHealthRN for such a thoughtful response. I agree patients absolutely deserve and need to be fully informed about their various choices. And almost all choices in healthcare come with...