Well said! Hopefully someday someone will listen and we'll see some results. I am soon to be entering the profession and I hope all you wise experienced nurses will still be around for guidance. Please don't give up yet!
Hello everyone! I am in my final semester of nursing school (ADN program) can't wait to finish up. I am 27 yrs old and have one child- it was tough but finally it's coming to an end! Nice to meet every one out here at Allnurses -this is a great site...
Thoughts to ponder.... Why is it considered necessary to nail down the lid of a coffin? why is the man who invest all your money called a "broker"? why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic wins lottery"? why doesn't the glue stick to the inside o...
You know you are a nurse when.... You compliment a complete stranger on his veins! You use a plastic 30cc medicine cup for a shot glass! you can almost SEE the germs on the doorknobs and telephone! You can discuss a dismemberment over a gourmet meal ...
Several hospitals I am considering have 3 month orientation programs. You spend the first 4 weeks in the classroom learning policies and procedures and the next 8 weeks you orient to the floor you'll be working on. I agree with cheerfuldoer- Gn's sho...
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Several hospitals I am considering have 3 month orientation programs. You spend the first 4 weeks in the classroom learning policies and procedures and the next 8 weeks you orient to the floor you'll be working on. I agree with cheerfuldoer- Gn's sho...
I attend a 2 year junior college. I am in the RN program it lasts 2 full years or 6 semesters so we go all the way without breaks. It has been tiring, but I'd rather do it that way and get it over with. I am in my last semester-hooray! I graduate 8/7...