WestCoastSunRN MSN, CNS

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    Gave up DNP

    WestCoastSunRN replied to LookForward's topic in Advanced Practice

    great
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm half tempted to start another thread about anything "Christian or Jesus oriented" to see you show up with the Christian bashing business. I'm pretty sure you hung out in these threads under a...
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    Gave up DNP

    WestCoastSunRN replied to LookForward's topic in Advanced Practice

    My mentor is telling me to get the Doctorate. Because I'm young enough for it to make sense. But I'm working on the MSN now (CNS) -- and just can't imagine it. I seriously just want to be done with...
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    Severe Depression/Anxiety

    WestCoastSunRN replied to grobertson10's topic in General Nursing

    Oh honey. This is just a job. You are not alone -- you are in a very intense area, high stress, such that most people would not want to deal with or do not have the capacity to -- add...
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    Are nurses and doctors equal?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    I'm subordinate to my nurse manager. She's my boss. I answer to her. I don't answer to any of the docs I work WITH. We do work together to take care of patients. I need them to know their stuff...
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    Having difficulty determining my next step

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Advanced Practice

    Ugh. Supporting bedside nurses doesn't take a special credential? Do you even understand what is happening at the bedside? And what's at stake? Don't become an NP unless you want to be a...
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    CNS: Admin > Clinical?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to psych nurse in training's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I totally agree -- CNS most versatile and underutilized APRN role. I am happy to be pursuing my education as a CNS. It's true that I can't know my exact career trajectory with this degree -- it is...
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    What sort of job/job title do you hold?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to NICU<3RN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    CNSes can be Staff Developers, Clinical Educators, Quality or Practice Improvement or in management. CNS, IMO, is one of the most versatile grad school programs there are. But you are right --- not...
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    Certifications not requiring bsn

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Ndd85's topic in General Nursing

    Check your specific employer. They should have a list of certs they will pay more for. I'm thinking there are no certs that require BSN. Hours in a particular specialty, yes. Passing a test, yes....
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    My Reasons For Avoiding The Acute Care Hospital

    WestCoastSunRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to only wanting to work in acute care -- one of the many reasons I decided against FNP. I also really like the sick 1:1 patient. I like the team, the problem solving, and giving amazing...
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    What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    How about a IR department or a procedural care area? or PACU? I don't know anyone who works a med-surg job and isn't exhausted after just one 12 hour shift. Those areas I mentioned -- I have heard...
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    Struggling to be a Christian Nurse

    WestCoastSunRN replied to newgirlintown94's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This is so spot
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    What is your favorite specialty of nursing? (ER, MedSurg, ICU, Pediatrics, etc.)

    WestCoastSunRN replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    I have a varied ICU background -- which many moons ago was recruited into from a cards floor. I didn't put much thought, back then, into what specialty I would go into. I was young and knew a couple...
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    Dazed and Confused: Blurred Lines

    WestCoastSunRN replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, the unit culture is "go home!" -- nursing is a 24/7 job. What you are doing.... staying that late -- totally unacceptable. I agree with keep that report moving, crisp and to the point....
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    Eating the patients' food?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

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    Mistake on orientation..please help

    WestCoastSunRN replied to MommyRN89's topic in Patient Medications

    Actually this should be written up -- for education purposes, not punitive. It's true that it would have been great for you to give her a heads up about the dosing --- also you could have asked...
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    Clinical Nurse Leader ( CNL)

    WestCoastSunRN replied to missmaddie's topic in General Specialties

    I think the answer is, a CNL is whatever the hiring institution says it is. I could be wrong but I think CNL programs tend to be more administration-focused than CNS programs which are clinically...
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    New Opportunity - Why am I so afraid?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to LPNx12's topic in General Nursing

    My first question, is -- is it even possible to do an RN program if you are working M -F 9-5? When will you be able to go to class and clinicals? This is the beauty of 12 hour shifts, IMO. Also --...
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    Bloody hell!: venous sheath hemorrhage

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Nervous_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Did the patient only bleed out or was there retroperitoneal as well? Sounds like a possible coag problem -- you don't mention bleeding anywhere else though. But I'm thinking the bleeding was going...
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    Gave up DNP

    WestCoastSunRN replied to LookForward's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm about to embark on the MSN -- start in Fall. Maybe I'll feel differently when I'm done, but unless not having a DNP is really going to keep me from doing what I want to do, I'm not getting it. I...
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    Does anyone ever get tired of people thinking Nursing is easy?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    right?!? I actually, no joke, sometimes look forward to a coworker asking me to help them wipe their patient's butt (no CNAs in ICU). It is one of the only brainless things I get to do all day --...
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    Adolescent in icu

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Micu1998's topic in Critical Care

    You don't need PALS to treat patients > 14 or 15 years of age. I have always occasionally cared for older teens in general ICU settings. Patients of ALL ages are treated in many BICUs (even if...
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    Why I would tell you to stay out of nursing

    WestCoastSunRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad I chose nursing and I do encourage young people thinking on career options to consider it. Not everyone is suited for nursing. There are down and dirty aspects of it (not just literal with...
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    Is Allnurses now controlled ?

    WestCoastSunRN replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ok i'll take the bait. Your OP was no generalized comment but it IS quite provocative! But I'm not an NP, so I probably have no business making any comments in this sub-forum at all, right? But...
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    My ICU (in)experience...

    WestCoastSunRN replied to tlwbombera's topic in Critical Care

    So true. Sounds like you're ready for the next thing. Good