WestCoastSunRN MSN, CNS

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    Shame on you ANCC : Psych CNS: Don't precept Psych NP's

    WestCoastSunRN replied to dmarie82's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    @the4ofus thank you for clarifying. I understand your points now. You feel that all nurses with advanced education (graduate level) should be considered "advanced practice". I think you make a...
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    Shame on you ANCC : Psych CNS: Don't precept Psych NP's

    WestCoastSunRN replied to dmarie82's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I am not sure that we are understanding your points enough for any feathers to be ruffled. Your comments were a bit disjointed -- and I am getting the feeling that you are very passionate about the...
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    What's your favorite nursing task?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes on the Prismaflex -- I kind of feel like it's my "friend" in the room. But while adenosine is fun, I prefer cardioversion. Regardless it's always satisfying to right a wrong
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    Working Out with 12 Hour Shifts?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I can't go to the gym on a 12 hour work day. What I can sometimes rally to do is an at-home 20 minute deal before work on days I work. And then on my off days I try to get minimum of an hour or 1.5...
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    What's your favorite nursing task?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like doing almost anything on someone else's patient. I love being the float nurse who puts in IV's, foleys, responds to codes, draws labs, does wound care, places dophoffs, or any other help I...
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    How much have you changed?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I encourage you to move on to an ICU where you are not senior at one year. That does sound
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    How much have you changed?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Good topic. I've always been a little rough around the edges. Marriage and parenthood helped soften that. Nursing, however, requires it of me. (Though it requires the softer side, too). Sometimes...
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    RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everything you said @Cowboyardee, but this especially resonated. Micro was many moons ago for me. I use the knowledge daily at work - and today's microbiology course would benefit me...
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    Considering return to hospital / bedside

    WestCoastSunRN replied to nurse2592's topic in General Nursing

    I'm gonna go against the crowd and say go for it! I love bedside nursing, but there is a big caveat.... I've only worked critical care. The times I've floated to med-surg, I thought to myself,...
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    RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    You are a student, and not even yet a nursing student, yes? We will cut you slack for this, to the degree that you accept what professional nurses are telling you the answer is to the question you...
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    Washington State tries to ban 12 hr shifts for nurses

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The way to ensure breaks is to staff up. Every unit should have a minimum of one "break" nurse or whatever you want to call it -- this person could have several duties per some pre-determined number...
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    RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    No offense to the OP -- I know you are just asking an honest question, but .... oh goodness, the answer is YES, YES, YES! You won't remember everything. You will have to review things as they become...
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    RN school while in High School?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    I bet you're on to something. I really don't think it's possible for this to be an ADN program. No
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    RN school while in High School?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    I love the idea of vocational programs in high schools. This is hardly seen anymore and needs to make a comeback, IMO. I don't like the idea of normal 18 year olds beginning their nursing careers as...
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    How would Medicare for all affect nursing?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Great topic and one I have often wondered about. It would be great to hear from nurses across the pond, specifically, to speak to the poor wages. I don't think universal healthcare will fly here...
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    Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    WestCoastSunRN replied to skorupar's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Just being honest here, and I will say this kindly, -- I'm sure you're smart - but you don't learn everything there is to know about ICU nursing in 3.5 years -- regardless the size of your steps. I...
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    How to Be Competitive for CRNA School?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Mr. JP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It sounds like you are in a GREAT ICU! I encourage you to continue being a diligent learner -- it takes years to make a good ICU nurse. Definitely get your CCRN and probably one of the AACN cardio...
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    Destined to Be a Flight Nurse

    WestCoastSunRN replied to skorupar's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Does it really, though? I've heard this argument before by APRNs and APRN students (of which I am one) -- and I don't buy it. I've been doing this a long time and I'm always learning something....
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    Go Fund Me

    WestCoastSunRN replied to offlabel's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi everyone. Not a CRNA -- in a little over a year I'll be a CNS -- which most people have no clue as to what that is. So I get, somewhat, the problem of other clinicians, patients and the public...
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    "Poor Thing!"

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    When "bless their heart" comes out of my mouth without thinking -- I mean it in a 'man! what a terrible situation, I feel for them!". When I mean it as "he is an idiot" -- I am using it...
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    "Poor Thing!"

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The South does not own disingenuous behavior. And "bless your heart" doesn't always mean what you think it means. But I've heard this same line of thinking plenty -- which is kind of ironic, I...
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    I'm going to be a model! A pelvic model, that is...

    WestCoastSunRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my -- I haven't had to do the GU assessment yet in school, but I can totally see myself doing and saying something similar -- just bc the situation is awkward. It's crazy to admit that -- so...
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    Quit GN Residency or Commute 2 hours

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Jmcm1025's topic in General Nursing

    A move 2 hours away is a legitimate reason to put in your notice. It's an unexpected life change you can't really do anything about. That said, stay in the residency as long as you can or until you...
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    Not adjusting to night shift

    WestCoastSunRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I never adjusted either, and sometimes could not sleep more than 2 hours (4 was the max) between shifts. I know others who experienced this too. I'm super glad...
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    Cardiology NP Fellowship with Mayo Clinic

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Rjoshi19's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not an NP, but just want to say I think it's AWESOME you all are doing fellowships! Way to