Primeranurse

Primeranurse has 20 years experience.

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1. What a blow to my ego

   Primeranurse replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in General Students

   What a shame! First of all, don't take her attitude or criticisms to heart. I know that's easier said than done because you are just learning your way and need a lot of support from experienced nurses. However, you don't deserve to be sujbected to...

2. First Nursing job, and I drowned!

   Primeranurse replied to galenanurse's topic in New Nurse

   First of all, I'm sorry for all of the things you have had to go through. Nursing school itself is stressful, not to mention marital problems and illness. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and the best piece of advice I can give you is 1) Give ...

3. Why don't I have a job right now?

   Primeranurse replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Minnesota

   I'm an experienced nurse and can't get anyone to call me back! So I'm there with you all. I would recommend for the new grads to try to remember which hospitals and units you worked on as students, actually go to those units, ask to speak with any ...

4. Job you would NEVER do in nursing....

   Primeranurse replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   As far as I'm concerned, and with my life experience, I would never say never to anything. We all hope to not do certain things but sometimes life turns out differently. Just a thought!

5. Low starting pay for new RN?

   Primeranurse replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   Welcome to nursing. You can be a nurse for 20 years, such as myself, and the new grads will come in making so much that it is unbelievable. Nurses are not rewarded for their experience. Don't move to Florida. The pay stinks here. Nurses in the l...

6. I'm an RN BSN, what would be a good next step in education

   Primeranurse replied to dreydog19's topic in ADN/BSN

   I think either getting your MSN and specializing in administration or getting a MS in Healthcare Administration are good options. You could always go back and get a BA but you will probably have to take extra business electives. I don't think your ...

7. TPN HELP!!! (please)

   Primeranurse replied to peachpower's topic in General Nursing

   I always thought it was because the lipids required a special filter. BUT, I agree that if you call the hospital pharmacist and tell him you are a nursing student at the hospital. Ask why they do it? I'm sure he or she could help you and direct yo...