WestCoastSunRN MSN, CNS

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    Overcoming Challenges to Becoming a Nurse Later in Life

    WestCoastSunRN replied to CCURN2018's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed reading your story very much! Congrats on your new career! The things worth doing are the
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

    WestCoastSunRN replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    WILLTHEMURSE, I read through this thread. No one on here was guilty of NETY. You got some really good feedback. It feels awkward and icky when we make a mistake -- at least for me it does. And...
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    FNP student but I also want to teach in the future...is this even possible!?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to NJ777's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Disclaimer: not an NP. Yes, you can teach. Lots of NPs go into teaching (look at the credentials of various university faculty). If you want a tenured teaching position somewhere, you will need to...
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    Second Thoughts on leaving Bedside for NP role

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Babyboss 19's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For all the reasons that have been outlined in this thread, I changed course from NP to CNS. A lot of it had to do with being one of those bedside RN's with lots of experience... I realized I wanted...
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    Policy and Procedures

    WestCoastSunRN replied to TexasLVN91's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever any given institution has outlined in a written policy, they can be held legally liable for. This is one reason some policies might appear "vague". Tight policies can be restrictive, also,...
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    RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very happy with my choice to be a nurse. It has never been easy, but it has been a good fit. As for those who are dissatisfied with nursing, I am guessing --- they either: 1. are burnt out...
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    RN volunteering at the border?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud your wanting and willingness to go help! I know there are several charitable organizations who are figuring out ways to help. I know on FB there is a page called "Welcome." -- it gives...
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    How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    WestCoastSunRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm so sorry you're experiencing this. I pray you find peace with your decision and that healing and recovery will be swift for
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    Lost 15 yrs of Senority by changing departments

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Daytoe's topic in General Nursing

    Consistency and clearly spelled out policies would help a lot. It sounds like these things are lacking at the OPs place of
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    Lost 15 yrs of Senority by changing departments

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Daytoe's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like this may very well be a case of "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means". I think, often, seniority means institutional benefits -- not unit-based...
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    I hate my current job and want to work in a hospital

    WestCoastSunRN replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    I think the OP is not getting a fair shake here. Yes -- you will change diapers as a nurse, but any of us would be loathe to describe our entire profession as "diaper changing professionals". What I...
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    Who will do CNS role?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    600 will be working with CNSs and/or prescribing providers. I definitely have to work with CNSs and I definitely have to work with prescribing providers to fulfill the full scope of the CNS...
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    Who will do CNS role?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    In my hospital system unit educators are BSNs. Some do only the educator role, some do a mix of bedside and educator or charge and educator. There is a pay increase for the educator position and...
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    Who will do CNS role?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    This statement causes me to wonder how many non-provider CNSs you have known. I understand your personal experience with the role has been that of provider. I also understand the idea of being able...
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    CNS and experience

    WestCoastSunRN replied to LunaLovegood567's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Find what you love clinically. Go deep into that area. Get certified, get involved in committees, be an active contributing member to your unit. Take every opportunity to attend lectures,...
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    Who will do CNS role?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    I don't think it's poorly defined. I think it's a under-utilized, (and therefore) misunderstood role. I do think there is lack of standardization for CNS preparation -- although the programs I was...
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    Who will do CNS role?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    These are great questions! The CNS, as an APRN, is responsible for more than just staff education and auditing practice improvement measures. The CNS is an expert in a specialty -- as an APRN, they...
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    Who will do CNS role?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think I was unclear. I don't know how you would get formal education outside of school. I am in a CNS Master's program complete with the 3 Ps and clinicals at a state university. I am surprised...
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    Who will do CNS role?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    I don't know which ones -- mine is one -- you have to have formal CNS education followed by national
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    Who will do CNS role?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to anewsns's topic in Advanced Practice

    I was headed in the NP direction, even though I had always really wanted to be a CNS. I momentarily caved to the "market". Now I am pursuing my CNS. It is absolutely an APRN role. I will be...
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    Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    What on
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    Pregnant working in a very understaffed ICU

    WestCoastSunRN replied to alicestill's topic in Critical Care

    No way. Totally unsafe. I've never even heard of such a thing. Good golly ... can't JCAHO or somebody do something about that craziness? That situation has got to be reportable, right? OP, get out...
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    I'm lost. I want to quit nursing.

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Amdecl6's topic in General Nursing

    This totally wins the best advice award. There is some good good stuff here. I recommend seriously considering all Medic Nurse
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    I'm lost. I want to quit nursing.

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Amdecl6's topic in General Nursing

    You might like case management and you have plenty of experience for it. Just be OK with "not using all the nursing skills you learned"... as this was an issue in the OR for you? That just can't be...
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    Have you done this ?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    I resemble this