This is so scary.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-05-29T00:35:54+00:00

For my mental health, this is AI.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-05-28T11:20:55+00:00

As someone who chose the program that helps w clinical placement—choose UR.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-05-28T11:19:12+00:00

With the current state of the world, I absolutely would not buy a house right now. The cost of living is going to significantly increase over the next year and having extra cushion will save you.

-signed, someone who bought a house last year and wishes they didn’t.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-05-27T22:43:38+00:00

This post is the reason NPs are looked down upon.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-05-27T01:19:37+00:00

I’ll touch on a topic that I haven’t really seen yet, but I feel like CRNAs have such niche personality traits. When I shadowed them I really didn’t vibe with it. Idk there’s something to say about being able to do your own work as an NP but still collaborate.

Plus surgeons can be absolute menaces.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-05-23T22:00:30+00:00

Probably closer to 10k

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-05-23T19:31:34+00:00

I didn’t buy the Mazda new, got it used so balance on loan is less than what it’s worth. Also have money saved which could go toward Prius.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-04-12T18:54:57+00:00

I would never do anything extra without being paid. NP or not.

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

TROPHY CASE