nononsense

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1. What do I do? RN, FNP, Job Seeker

   nononsense replied to nononsense's topic in Career Support

   SO update. I've spend the last year working as a Med Surg nurse. I've recently went full time Psych and PRN Med Surg. I'm considering talking with a therapist. I'm tired of not getting anywhere.

2. FNP Hasn't Passed Certification Boards

   nononsense posted a topic in NP

   SO, I graduated in 2019 in July from the FNP program. IV'e taken the ANCC and AANP, no luck. I rate in the 50%'s I need to be in the 70s%. I'm so disappointed. I stopped pushing myself. IV'e done all the reviews: Barkley APE...

3. What do I do? RN, FNP, Job Seeker

   nononsense posted a topic in Career Support

   So, I have 7 years nursing experience. I have been a CNA, LVN, RN since 2006 now, in 2012 I passed the NCLEX-RN. I have done Med Surg Tele, home health, inpatient psych, correctional nursing, and travel. Most of my jobs don't end well, due to the str...

4. Don't like nursing at all, what can I do with my BSN?

   nononsense replied to lostrnugh's topic in New Nurse

   I feel the same way, many acute care positions I have been dismissed from. I tried home health, I don't want to drive around the county for free. Nursing home, would disable me physically from the nature of the work. Psychiatric hospital isn't bad, e...

5. In need of guidance and advice

   nononsense replied to R_N_K's topic in Career Support

   How about office kind of jobs. If you find a title you like, get a masters to complete your resume.

6. Struggling RN

   nononsense replied to 1nurse-2007's topic in Career Support

   Well, don't give up. MAYBE you do not have enough education to be happy. OPTIONS: Get a masters in nursing, and specialize in something you are passionate about. Find a cause you are passionate about, do it for free; until you can find a way to get ...

7. Time to give up?

   nononsense replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Career Support

   What you can't get paid for, do it for free! Maybe they will notice and pay you eventually?

8. Scott & White Hospital College Station, TX Employment Reviews

   nononsense replied to bendyprissy's topic in Career Support

   I'm from the area! It's a great place to work. The care is top notch! The nurses you work with are great. I worked there, before moving on. You will enjoy the small town. Austin, Texas is down the road 40 minutes!

9. How do we feel about staffing agencies?

   nononsense replied to PCnurse88's topic in Career Support

   Work=money. It is a no brainer. When being out of school for that long, did you find a refresher for Med/Surg to stay on top of your skills and critical thinking? What materials did you use?

10. if i sign an official offer (no contract), am I obligated?

    nononsense replied to tarotale's topic in Career Support

    Walk into the hospital. Ask for the hiring manager. Tell them the manager your delima. If this manager wants you, the manager will walk over to HR and tell them to hire you. If the manager is the manager you want to work for he/she will tell you ...

11. Frustrated with RN-BSN classes

    nononsense replied to microkate's topic in ADN/BSN

    I understand your frustration! The patho/phys classes directed towards information that happens in the body or mind is more helpful. I have an associates in Biology, a minor in Psychology, and an associates in Nursing. These courses have to be do...

12. Im 24 and I want to be a nurse badly but my age discourages me!

    nononsense replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Everyone needs to vent! I started my first ADN Program in 2004, failed out. Began the LVN Program in 2006, failed and went back. Went to the LVN-RN Program in 2010 after saving some money, finished a semester late. I'm taking the NCLEX-RN again for t...

13. Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

    nononsense replied to munkee4me's topic in NCLEX

    Find a way to take a review: Kaplan, Hurst, Saunders Book etc...

14. Took 265 questions and feel like horrible.

    nononsense replied to Cheer4WVU's topic in NCLEX

    I don't know what to say to that question. I've been trying to figure out how to post my own concerns. So, excuse me while I reply. I took the NCLEX-RN in August and was not successful. Since then I have stopped the distractions, and am seriously stu...

15. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    nononsense replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone in this issue. I'm here to offer resolutions; not to have a pitty party for the obese/overweight population. http://www.oa.org/ Our fate is in our own hands. Best of luck to you!