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1. Arizona RN's

   noel_nsg posted a topic in Arizona

   I am trying to relocate to AZ but have noticed that there aren't many RN positions open outside of the Banner system. I had been told that more positions open up in the fall due to the fluctuations in staff. I am not in a rush to move, but my husband...

2. Non-Degreed Registered Nurse???

   noel_nsg replied to noel_nsg's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the thread. I went ahead and read through it and feel for her situation and understand her frustration. But I have no thought in my mind to not finish my BSN or even to take a month off inbetween classes. My thoughts are if you pass the...

3. Non-Degreed Registered Nurse???

   noel_nsg replied to noel_nsg's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone for all your advice, I am definitely thinking twice about taking the boards early. It has been such a long road getting to the point that I am at now and I don't want to make a mistake in taking the boards early. It is just so enti...

4. Non-Degreed Registered Nurse???

   noel_nsg replied to noel_nsg's topic in General Nursing

   TazziRN - My thoughts have really been all over the place when trying to make a decision on when to take the boards. I am just so excited by the idea to start nursing sooner than later. I currently have been working full time while in nursing school,...

5. Non-Degreed Registered Nurse???

   noel_nsg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need some advice from all you fantastic nurses out there. I am debating whether or not to take the boards before I finish the BSN. I am worried though because I don't know too much about a non-degreed license, which is what I would receive, when it...

6. IV Catheter Insertion Tips

   noel_nsg replied to noel_nsg's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you BOTH!! I am still learning my way around the site and didn't realize I could do a search for threads. Thank you for the encouragement and the wonderful tips. I wish I could practice on myself. I feel horrible sticking family members, but un...

7. IV Catheter Insertion Tips

   noel_nsg posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hello everyone. Last night was my fist for two things, my first Foley on a male and my first IV catheter insertion. The Foley was ok, but the IV stressed me out. I left sweaty and with hives on my chest. (Only other time I got hives was during Speech...

8. Those who work FT and are Nursing Students...

   noel_nsg replied to LMRN10's topic in General Students

   I am in an accelerated BSN program and am working full time. It would be ideal to not have to work but unfortunately bills are bills and they need to get paid. The program is pretty intense and the amount of information covered is pretty extensive du...