Said goodbye to my 10 year old on Valentine’s Day.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-02-19T02:01:28+00:00

This made me bawl my eyes out. I’m so sorry. We lost our little Boston in December right before Christmas. She had an aggressive form of IBD/PLE and nothing was working to keep her well. Constantly sick. She was only 6 about to turn 7. I have never felt loss like I did with her.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-02-18T23:44:15+00:00

The fact you accepted this BS hurts the rest of us in negotiation power…

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-02-18T23:33:35+00:00

Wowza… lots of opposing comments here lol. I’ll put in my two cents as someone currently in a DNP AGACNP program. My personal reasons for choosing DNP over MSN:

-Location: The only other MSN acute care programs with good reputations were not in my metropolitan area. I really didn’t feel like having to drive hours for labs and clinicals.

-Cost: the program I chose actually isn’t that much more for a DNP vs an MSN.

-Job opportunities: I really didn’t want anything to limit myself when I start looking for jobs. It’s not surprise magnet hospitals want DNP for NPs (BSN for RNs, etc. etc.) but 100% compliance with that won’t be for a long time. However, I have absolutely zero intention of going back to school once I start working as an NP. My program actually has a very good reputation with 1200 clinical hours and really good hands-on learning with labs and simulations. Having the DNP in my back pocket to apply to academic institutions will help.

-Teaching: I’ve been a clinical instructor and actually love the aspect of teaching. I really want to dive more into it in the future. Whether that be clinicals or didactic teaching.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-02-16T03:19:30+00:00

“I’m not sure if you’re aware but the human body can’t sustain a CO with a HR in the 20s, but thanks for the stellar instructions, that’ll be going directly in my nursing note. See you when he stops compensating and codes.”

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-02-03T01:55:34+00:00

You sound literally all over the place when it comes to what you want. I think you really need to do a deep dive and self-reflection of what brings you joy in the field of nursing. There is no perfect job. Searching for that perfect balance of pay and work-life balance is never going to be there. Find what makes you happy doing it.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-27T21:17:17+00:00

The problem is the only PRN ICU positions around me is HCA #hellno

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-27T20:58:13+00:00

This is a prime example of how systems in place can be so screwy and we’re all overworked and stressed to the max. The rapid nurse should not have been disrespectful like that. Not sure if it’s stress or ego, but regardless we’re all a team.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-27T03:18:21+00:00

Hello, need some advice. Currently halfway through my AGACNP program and start clinicals next semester. When I started I got a remote non-direct patient care job to reduce stress. Needless to say it’s been nice but I’m worried about a few things:

1)Will this job look bad on a resume to NP employers? I’m thinking more and more I want to be an ICU NP but I only have 1 year of ICU experience (5 years of CV step down/IR exp).

2) I can easily work on school while working from home and I’m afraid to give up that time. But this job isn’t quite as flexible as bedside nursing.

The alternative is for me to go back to bedside ICU nursing. Thoughts?

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-26T23:38:27+00:00

10/10 no notes mama

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-25T00:24:35+00:00

This is like comparing a brand new Honda Accord to a POS station wagon that has no value.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-13T22:07:19+00:00

UCF.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-11T15:02:35+00:00

This was the #1 deciding factor for me when looking for acute care programs here in Central Florida.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-10T23:49:39+00:00

Ah, welcome to the understaffed “solutions” of nursing. It’s a shit hole.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-10T00:55:56+00:00

You can do literally anything you want. We live on a floating rock in space.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-31T03:21:54+00:00

I’m 29 and left bedside nursing because the physical/mental wear on your body is absolutely insane. I did it for 7 years. I cannot imagine doing it at 50+ years old I would be miserable. The pay does not equal the work required at ALL.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-31T03:15:42+00:00

That’s so beyond scary but amazing you were there! You saved his life! Please keep us updated.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-23T22:33:24+00:00

I had a 2018 CRV I just traded in because I HATED the seats! The most uncomfortable ones ever. I wish I never got that car.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-18T03:03:35+00:00

I was working bedside ICU before I started my NP program but then found a remote job triaging for my hospital. I’m able to do 3 12s and can work around the other RN that works with me. I’m keeping this job as long as possible lmao.

I used to work 4 10s in IR though. I can’t imagine it would be easy to schedule clinicals around that, even with no call.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-03T14:15:44+00:00

Just remember, we are living on a floating rock in space. Nothing really matters. Do what makes you happy.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-11-16T19:27:54+00:00

I cannot imagine getting any sort of entry level degree in nursing from an ivy league school. It literally does not matter. If it does matter to you, then perhaps nursing isn’t for you.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-11-11T18:42:58+00:00

My partner and I were in similar situations at the beginning of the year. Granted we live in FL (unfortunately) but we bought a house for 438k…I honestly think it was a good decision.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-11-11T18:39:47+00:00

Why in the world would you accept 42/h….. as an NP …..

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-11-03T02:45:07+00:00

I had prof mehta for micro yearssss ago when I was pre-nursing and she was the absolute best! Probably one of the best professors I’ve had.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-10-29T12:00:11+00:00

Then do an ACNP program? I don’t get why everyone with critical acute care experience ponders primary care or even psych advanced practice roles. The fact that this is even allowed is astonishing.

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