nursemichelle80 BSN, RN

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    Nurses/Moms-your advice, please! :)

    nursemichelle80 replied to NothingsImpossible4U's topic in Nursing Career

    I would go for the BSN. I have been a nurse for 5 years and am now going back for my BSN. Most places are preferring BSN nurses...stinks for those ADN's Since you have a Bachelor's degree already,...
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    I/M cheeking and snorting meds

    nursemichelle80 replied to tg363's topic in Correctional

    We have regular Wellbutrin on our formulary. We don't carry XR/SR because of the cost. i crush the heck out of
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    Need advice - finding a job with stips

    nursemichelle80 replied to yahmonRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sorry you're going though this but I have to ask--what kind of mistakes did you make? I made mistakes too as a new nurse but never ones that would get me reported. You don't have to say if it's too...
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    New Student Needing Encouragement :(

    nursemichelle80 replied to aviatorgirl777's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Whether or not you can handle stress well doesn't matter. If becoming a nurse is something you really want, then you will find a way to achieve it. I heard all the horror stories too before...
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    Have a 4yr degree but graduated with a low gpa...can I get into an ASN program?

    nursemichelle80 replied to starasia00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually....just read your post about applying to those programs and getting rejection letters. Keep trying though! Perseverance pays
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    Have a 4yr degree but graduated with a low gpa...can I get into an ASN program?

    nursemichelle80 replied to starasia00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think someone mentioned this already but why don't you look into a BSN program? There are bridge programs out there for people who already have one Bachelor's :) Might save some time if you plan...
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    I/M cheeking and snorting meds

    nursemichelle80 replied to tg363's topic in Correctional

    The mostly commonly abused med here is Wellbutrin. We float all meds but crush and float psych meds. The inmates hate it. :) The MSNBC show "Locked Up" is here at our facility filming for the...
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    Scrubs for Prison

    nursemichelle80 replied to evelynkarirn's topic in Correctional

    I wear everything except for ceil blue. I could wear ceil blue bottoms but just choose not to. I love being able to wear any color I want. Previously worked at a hospital where we had to wear...
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    Pensacola ?' s

    nursemichelle80 replied to nevb's topic in Florida Nursing

    Last time I looked there were jobs...lots of them. Foley is about 30 or 40 miles from Pensacola...not too bad I suppose. You could always go there first and then look for a new job once you're here....
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    Pensacola ?' s

    nursemichelle80 replied to nevb's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well ask away! If you want to pm me I will give you my email address
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    To relocate or stay put?

    nursemichelle80 replied to rntim49's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the pros outweigh the cons as far as going to AZ. I'd rather work a county job than LTC :) Good
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    Pensacola ?' s

    nursemichelle80 replied to nevb's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in the Pensacola area. Actually grew up here then moved to California for 12 years. Just moved back in 2009. You still have questions??? I'd be happy to help anyway I can
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    LPN new grad moving to FL

    nursemichelle80 replied to lost122's topic in Florida Nursing

    You could work in my prison as a new grad LPN...problem is...the major medical experience lacks here. You do get some...but its minimal :) I live in the Panhandle of
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    Unsafe Staffing

    nursemichelle80 replied to **LaurelRN's topic in General Nursing

    You absolutely should leave. Like the previous poster said, you have a license to protect. When it comes down to it in court--that house supervisor won't back you up. Nobody will but yourself. Your...
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    Work for a mass immunization company?

    nursemichelle80 replied to cappuccinoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that is the company. I live in Florida. I also worked for another reputable company. They are legit. I promise. I was a bit weary in the beginning as well...simply because it seemed "too...
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    Work for a mass immunization company?

    nursemichelle80 replied to cappuccinoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for one of those major companies last year. If you go with the more "popular" companies they are legit. Their hiring process is like that because they have to staff nurses all over the US....
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    So much negativity towards Associate Degree Nurses

    nursemichelle80 replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I worked hard for nearly 6 years (while unhappily married) to get my ADN. I am dang proud of it! I have been a nurse for 5 years and am now going back for my BSN and will eventually go into grad...
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    Is FL really a terrible place to work?

    nursemichelle80 replied to oahufish's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work in a prison in Florida because the hospitals were awful. I worked my first 5 years in California with nurse ratios. I moved home to Florida and was working on an oncology floor (giving...
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    New grad jobs in Oncology

    nursemichelle80 replied to MisterSimba's topic in Oncology

    Where in California are you? I was hired as a new grad on an oncology floor in a hospital in Palm Springs. I had the best preceptor there too
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    Is it looked down on if you go for BSN full time after graduation instead of working?

    nursemichelle80 replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing my BSN online but I still have clinicals that I have to complete in my own free time...granted they can be at my current place of employment. Good luck to ya!!!
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    Should I start over...yet again?

    nursemichelle80 replied to nicizcute's topic in General Nursing

    I would encourage you to go back to school for your RN if that is an option for you. It will open many more doors. I haven't always worked in the best of places or worked with the best of people but...
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    NWFSC - North West Florida State College Nursing Program Fall 2011 hopefuls

    nursemichelle80 replied to OnaTrek's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello! I will be starting the RN-BSN program at NWFSC in August. Looking for fellow (future) classmates! Anyone entering that
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    cheapest online RN to BSN?

    nursemichelle80 replied to lalalalexi's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am starting the RN-BSN program (in August) at a local state college here and it will only cost me about $3000.00 and it's all online :) Good
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    STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL..place for New Grad RN?

    nursemichelle80 replied to yikib38's topic in General Nursing

    I have been the charge nurse for an inpatient psychiatric unit in a men's prison. I have been a nurse for 5 years and was trained on a med-surg floor. I wanted a strong medical foundation to stand...
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    working at prison

    nursemichelle80 replied to huron101's topic in Correctional

    Don't do it. Here in Florida it is immediate termination and also a felony! It isn't worth it