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Hey Nurse goons. Thanks for posting so much useful info, you're all great. Can anyone here recommend a college to take online classes through? Looking to bang out a few pre reqs in the hopes of enrolling in an ABSN program down the road. Looking to take anatomy, physiology, and maybe a nutrition course. Biology down the road when I have access to a program where I can take a lab. For now, online exclusively. Please and thank you.
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Hey y'all. Im looking to change careers and break into medicine. Already have BAs in Economics and International Affairs, but wanna change it up. Im curious, is an accelerated BSN -> a few years of work experience -> PA school a reasonable career path? Maybe Ill just go for the NP if I decide I nursing is really my passion, but I'm curious if RN -> PA is common as well? Wondering because if PA is the ultimate goal maybe my time would be better spent elsewhere instead of going the nursing route. Thanks guys.
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I've heard PA school is really competitive, and by getting my BSN and getting work experience as a nurse I'd be a more viable candidate. I could also make decent money while accumulating my patient care hours and have a career to fall back on if I decide PA school isn't for me. Is that dumb? hobbez fucked around with this message at 23:29 on Apr 12, 2016 |
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potatoducks posted:What's the big difference between an NP and a PA where you would prefer to be one instead of the other? To be perfectly honest I need to gain experience in the field to better understand the differences between the two. I guess I feel working in the medical model may appeal to me more in the long run then the nursing model. However this is just based on my personal intuition with very little experience in health care.
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Aspiring RN goon here, looking for some advice. I'm currently an uncertified Medical Assistant at a small hospital. I wanted to get some experience in the field before diving into a BSN program and was lucky enough to land an MA job (without experience or certs) at a high volume Ortho clinic. It's been valuable experience, but a month in and I find the clinic's environment is pretty toxic/negative, my training was fairly inadequate/mishandled, and it's a pretty stressful environment overall. I'm doing well enough but not exactly thriving at this point. There are some rough days. Anyway, long story short, a new Ear/Nose/Throat slash Ophthalmology outpatient clinic is opening in the same hospital, and the supervisor over there has offered me a job. She believes that the slower pace will give me more time to learn and meet my potential, and she also insists I'll develop more patient contact/clinical skills over there. Right now, I'm basically a pencil pusher in my current role, with a smattering of actual patient contact. Furthermore, she claims that they will make more of an effort to train me over there to help me succeed and expand my skill set. It will also just be much chiller and there are plenty of people in the Ortho clinic I would be happy to get away from. I am not an MA because I want to be stressed out and get disrespected because Im the lowest guy on the totem pole; I just want medical experience. So basically, I'm wondering if any of you have experience with ENT specialist work/Opthamology, and have any input on what that is like. It would be cool to learn two specialties at once I suppose. Im also just wondering if I'll be taking a step back by moving into a clinic that could be slow or even flat dead for some time while they get the marketing out and get a patient base. Salary/Bennies are all the same. I just don't see why I should work this hectic clinic with a lovely culture when all Im really after are those patient care hours. Thanks for any input at all. Sorry for the lengthy read, believe it or not I tried to keep it short. hobbez fucked around with this message at 03:16 on Jan 12, 2017 |
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Roki B posted:There will be plenty of that in the nursing industry save for a few select locales. I think it will be better when Im not basically a paper pusher and have some level of autonomy. Koivunen posted:It probably doesn't matter that much. On your application to nursing school the things that will stick out are "medical assistant" with no license and "clinic." If you aren't happy with your current job, change it. What kind of nursing are you interested in? If getting experience is your strongest motive, it might be worth it to try for a job in a place you think you would enjoy working as a nurse. CNAs who have acute care experience (like hospital or nursing home) will be more impressive on a nursing school application, so if getting into school is your #1 priority, you should get some kind of certification and work somewhere more acute than a clinic. While I need to get more exposure to be at all sure (obviously) I'm interested in ER and ICU... But who knows? I hope to do some shadowing in the ER soon. I like a high paced work environment. Maybe I'll consider getting a CNA license, but I feel like it won't be worth the time or investment to make that happen considering I want to apply this year. I feel like my application is already decently strong (I already have a BS in another field, with a decent GPA and all A pre req grades) so this is more about getting field experience and biding my time until I apply to a program. hobbez fucked around with this message at 04:23 on Jan 12, 2017 |
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I'm beginning an accelerated BSN program in January and I'm wondering if it's common or possible to get a day-shift job as a new grad in a hospital setting (icu, med-surg, etc.). Although the 3/12 schedule appeals to me, I've heard that in many hospitals you need to work nights until a day shift comes available. I ask because I'm realizing that the chaotic sleep schedule when working nights is probably not viable for me. I have a personal medical situation that isn't conducive to an erratic sleep schedule. I could fill in for the /occasional/ night shift, but as a lifestyle it would not be a good fit. I don't mind long hours, I don't mind working OT, I don't mind working holidays, I don't mind taking call. I just need to have a fairly regular sleep schedule most of the time. If I can't find a job on a floor, I suppose I could work in out-patient clinics. I live in a large city, so there are tons of different jobs. That would be fine, but I would really like to have the experience of working on the floor, at least for a while. hobbez fucked around with this message at 20:17 on Nov 17, 2018 |
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djfooboo posted:A new grad could easily get a dayshift job, just look for units that have high turnover Not ideal! quote:A new grad is not moving into a steady day shift job in an ICU, not without some absurd luck. You might get 50/50, but I thought that was worse than straight nights. I get that. I mean I don't need to be in an ICU. I guess I just want to hear that I'll have more options then horrifically understaffed nursing homes or w/e when I get out of school. I guess I'll just have to see what's available when I graduate and do my best.
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OMGVBFLOL posted:im in the first month of a 12-month ABSN program and jesus fuvking hell Hey me too. You trying to work some throughout or nah?
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Nice and hot piss posted:I'm at a point in my life that I need to decide what advanced degree I should get. Why DNP > MSN? You seem pretty all over the place with what you're interested in. Those are three very different/distinct pathways. HELP ME WRITE A SCHOLARSHIP PAPER! I'm sure you guys have seen some whacky poo poo over the years that might help me with this prompt. "Provide your best DIY low-cost invention for a normalized medical device/equipment."
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OMGVBFLOL posted:first exam in the last med-surg class and i don't feel remotely prepared. fuckin I dunno I don't think they're that bad. I sometimes mix up category 3s with category 2 type 1s but WE WILL PERCEVIER. Clinicals for med-surg 2 today and I kept forgetting to put on a face mask for the patient on reverse isolation... It wasn't my full-time patient and it just kept slipping my mind. Preceptor didn't seem to think it was a massive deal but definitely embarrassing. Just need to remember to check the door for precaution reminders I guess. I still feel like I kinda suck tho. Preceptor said I did great overall so I guess that's a "w" for the day
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Roki B posted:Those are definitely good excuses. You'll all be chuckling together after they get pneumonia. Keep it up buddy!! I'm not saying they're good excuses. Look I feel bad about it alright. Is that not obvious? I'll be better. hobbez fucked around with this message at 17:51 on Jul 24, 2019 |
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Xepherra posted:I'm entering the OB/Maternal/Peds/Psych semester of my ADN/RN program. I am also working 2 jobs on top of that in order to survive. Basically, I want to die. Korean women traditionally consume high amounts of seaweed soup in the postpartum period
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if there are better resources out there. I particularly enjoy the game-like feedback from UWorld, but haven't heard anyone speak to the quality of other apps so I've been afraid to try them.
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Is it a reasonable request to ask for a shadow shift before taking my first RN job on a med surg floor? I am getting good vibes from my manager, floor seems diverse, pay is very good (compared to similar jobs) and there is 3 months of guaranteed preceptorship. All around seems like a solid first gig but would still like to test the cultural waters
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At my new job, it seems it's pretty strictly enforced that nurses are not to clock in until 6:45, when their shift "starts". Yet it's common practice for many RNs (including some of the most experienced nurses) to come in 30-45 minutes early and chart dig on their ~5 patients. This seems like it's just good, safe, fundamental nursing practice to dig before you hit the floor, yet they aren't allowed to get for paid for it. Especially as a new grad, having time to chart dig just seems really critical to safe practice, and I feel like it's bullshit to not get paid for the work I do to keep my patients safe. I'm just wondering if this is commonplace? If it was just that I was a slow new-grad (which I am), maybe I wouldn't care so much, but the fact that nurses with 15+ years of experience feel the need to do this and aren't being paid really chafes me. It seems like it's illegal, also.
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Xepherra posted:Speaking of... I called occ health about two months ago because I had a very minor scratchy throat (allergies and wildfire smoke, in retrospect) and they immediately put me on work hold and had me get a test. I missed three shifts and felt like poo poo about it because I felt totally fine otherwise. My hospital systems policy is kind of a catch-22 because if you miss a positive employee that infects the rest of the staff you're hosed for staffing but if you hold everyone with a minor scratchy throat out automatically you are also hosed for staffing. It makes me not want to go through occ health if I feel the need to get tested again when they're being that aggressive with minor symptoms. I mean they paid me for the time off but I don't really like missing work for no reason. That's just me though. If I was you I would do my best to get tested but having to wait in line for hours is bullshit, there aren't any better options in your area?
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It’s just kinda crazy healthcare workers don’t have access to “no-questions asked” priority testing
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Nice and hot piss posted:Does anyone have any insight on quality of life for nurses in colorado? Specifically fort collins/northern areas of denver. Colorado RN here. Most think pay is generally outpaced by the cost of living. This is probably more manageable outside of the central Denver metro area though, where housing is most expensive. It’ll definitely be better up around FoCo or Longmont and those are great places to live. I like my med surg job, but I’ve only been an RN for a year without much to compare it to. At my hospital day RNs are typically 4/5:1 and the ICU is 2/1:1. Coming from a unionized state you will probably find the quality of life/pay a bit lacking at best and it will vary a lot by what hospital/system/unit you find work in. HealthOne seems to have the worst reputation out here. I’d generally avoid their hospitals. When I drive by North Suburban I specifically tell my girlfriend not to let anyone take her there hobbez fucked around with this message at 21:04 on Feb 27, 2021 |
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Nice and hot piss posted:Well hot drat, I got accepted into DNP school for the Fall cohort. What made you choose DNP? From what I’ve heard the additional time is spent on “nursing research” and really only seems to be applicable if you want to be a prof or work in admin. Not a lot of clinical application as an APRN. That’s my perception, anyway, vs the MSN
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Nice and hot piss posted:Thoughts Gotcha. I would consider the PhD if it skewed towards more patho, pharm, and clinical time, but that is weirdly not really the emphasis in the programs in my area! Even for the clinical focused doctorates
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When getting a new job and negotiating your salary, do you guys think it’s best to try to push for a raise/higher wage when interviewing with your new manager or when you connect with HR later on?
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OMGVBFLOL posted:checked the op but didn't see anything: hit me with your recommendations for nclex test prep. Free materials preferred (study guides, youtube lectures, etc) but I'm open to anything. bout to take the spoopiest test ever I can’t help with free materials but am a huge fan of uWorld. Buy the package with 2 practice tests and just use that. It really teaches you how to take the NCLEX specifically and if you miss questions does a really good job of explaining the rationale. It was the only resource I used and I passed in the minimum amount of questions.
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Jamais Vu Again posted:If you graduate and you’re afraid you won’t pass nclex, you are not true gooRN. Think of all the dumb, dangerous, terrifying and incompetent nurses you have seen in clinicals; they all passed boards. It’s true but the thought of “I have to wait 90 days or whatever” if you fail is fairly anxiety inducing
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boquiabierta posted:Has anyone here done an online MSN? I’m starting one in a month! I’ve taken a lot of online courses in general historically
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Zipperelli. posted:I'm doing it. I'm starting nursing school in 16 days. Unfortunately, none of the schools around me have a bridge from medic to RN, so I get to do it all from scratch. Please accept me as one of you even though I've been a medic close to a decade Ummm psych owns
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Don’t go to a school that isn’t accredited. You might graduate and not be able to get your license. This is 100% a massive red flag. NCLEX first time pass rates are a good indicator of the program quality of the school publishes that information. It should at least be 90%+. Don’t spend too much. An associates is fine but you’ll maybe be a less competitive applicant for certain jobs down the line.
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My system is doing something interesting. We’re being offered 15k “retention bonuses”. Basically just a sign on bonus for a two year commitment from existing staff. Along with the 9% raise last month, it seems like admin is starting to throw some money at the shortage. Since I don’t have any plans currently to get a tasty travel contract or anything, it feels like a good deal, since I didn’t really have any plans of leaving anyway. I wonder if you guys are seeing similar pay bumps on your systems? It seems like it’s way overdue.
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DeadMansSuspenders posted:We're unionized so no, nothing like that. Though during the first wave we received at $2.50/hr raise for a few months. I should probably clarify I live in Denver. It is pretty much consensus here that nurse wages have not risen sufficiently with the cost of living, we are very jealous of our west coast brethren. Anyway I’ve felt like something has had to give for a while and it seems like the rubber is hitting the road.
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Eat My Ghastly rear end posted:lol I’m in Denver too, I just got a ~$1.20/hr raise. Our system did “market adjustments” instead of retention bonuses. They were different for everyone, I’ve heard the new grads got around $2.50 and nurses with 10+ years of experience have gotten less than $1 Oh sup fellow Denver RN. I realized that part of the reason I got a 10% bump is I now have more then two years of experience so that pumped me up into a higher pay bracket because I’m “experienced” or something. Not every nurse got that big of a raise I don’t think. So maybe I’m one of the “new grads” you’re referring too, lol. I’ll take it nonetheless. So I got a raise and the bonus btw. The 15k bonus is across the board though for all acute care RNs and seems very appropriate. It’s been tough to stay with my employer when there’s all these crazy signing bonuses being advertised everywhere. Seems like a great idea to reward some degree of loyalty/consistency.
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DeadMansSuspenders posted:Certainly take a look where you are in life with regards to staying in place for 2 years, if the 15k will be worth it. For sure. I was planning on staying in my current position for that length of time anyway. I’m in school for psych NP and the psych unit I’m on is really cushy, it’s a chill job. My contract will also be up right around when I’ll be graduating from school. So yeah the 15k kind of feels like it just fell from the sky for work I was planning to do anyway. That’s a really interesting arrangement you have. Never heard of anything like that
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garrettdonohue posted:Hey, I just found this thread. I want to share with you my experience: Thanks for sharing. I’m glad your experience at UCH was so positive. Because they lock new grads in at a set hourly rate on 2 year contracts, I’ve always thought of it as a bit of a “new grad factory.” I’m glad you had a positive experience. It’s also cool to hear about the better opportunities out there in other states. If all states don’t start paying their hospital staff more, the system seems like it’s headed towards collapse tbh
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Nice and hot piss posted:On top of all of this: Why the gently caress hasn't UCH/UC Health in general unionized yet? It seems like that entire system is primed and ready for some poo poo to go down but there isn't a single thing happening.. Denver Health made a push in recent years but it got squashed. Don’t think the hospital really had to concede much in the end either. My system in the Denver area has given me a 15% raise in the past year and a $15,000 2 year retention bonus along with other peripheral benefit increases. My hourly 2 years post grad is pushing 35$ base before differentials. Not amazing, but the situation is improving I guess? Long overdue for sure. UCHealth has an infinite supply of new grads wanting to work for a “university hospital”, on locked in 2 year contracts. I think that keeps wages low there hobbez fucked around with this message at 19:17 on Mar 29, 2022 |
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She definitely deserves to lose her license. This really shouldn’t be a criminal matter.
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DeadMansSuspenders posted:Got pulled over to cath lab this week to run the massive transfusion protocol on a patient that was arresting. Wow, did I ever feel out of my element there. I foolishly ruined a sterile field on a tray table because I thought it was my space to put some equipment down. Why did they need so much product?
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And lots of self reflection, which you don't seem to lack. Caring about the quality of your practice is 95% of the battle.
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Lester Shy posted:Poop, puke, a LOT of pee (setting an alarm for every day at 3AM to get up and empty a catheter because they wouldn't give us a bag big enough to last through the night) chemoradiation and its complications, enough lifting to last a lifetime (I lost a significant amount of muscle after they passed). That would look great on an application I think. You may not have a chance to bring it up in an interview but I think a lot of programs (especially ABSNs) ask for your CV, and you could mention your publications there. Nursing academics love publishing, like any other discipline. I graduated from an ABSN at 29. About 3 or 4 semester of pre reqs prior to that. Personally, I’d reccomend the BSN route. Leaves the door open for advancement in the hospital or to go to grad school if that interests you. Also, ADN -> BSN has always just seemed like such an unnecessary time sink. You’re going to repeat a ton of content I’d imagine, ADNs are RNs just like their BSN counterparts, it’s just the credential you end up with at the end of the day that limits your mobility from there.
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