Chad Collins replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing
This happens more than you know unfortunately. Here is what I have learned in my time since becoming a nurse. A. Their not gonna tell you that no matter what.the know you probably won't take the job if offered. They know this. B. I got nothing, most...
Chad Collins replied to lostrnugh's topic in New Nurse
It's hard to get to know the job in six months. I didn't like nursing either when I first started but I changed departments a few times and found somewhere I like to be. If you get the opportunity try ER. It's fast paced and the patients are not ther...
I graduated in May 2013 and I went straight into a Cardiac PCU unit with is a step down but still considered critical care at my hospital. And right now I only have my ADN but I am getting my BSN in a bridge program
Look at it this way every new skill you add to your tool bag will net you more money at you next job. As nurses we always have to look forward for increase in pay and to do that we have to become more valuable to future employers. I work a cardiac PC...
[h=5]Top 10 confessions of a brand new nurse: week 1 [/h] [h=5]10. Day 1 sucks. You're a fish out of water struggling to breath, to fit in, to prove to yourself you're gonna make it. [/h] [h=5]9. Don't speak to family...seriously. At this point "Hell...
Chad Collins replied to erikmm291's topic in Male Students
I"m a male nursing student I graduate in may 2013, woohoo 48 more days lol. There will be a moment here and there that will seems awkward but remember to be professional and focus on the task at hand of helping people get better and maintain better h...
Chad Collins replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students
I"m third semester nursing student and those day happen, specially in the first semester the school go through a weeding out process to see who can handle the stress and who can't or at least they do herer. I agree with the rest catch the professor a...
Chad Collins replied to Rebel_blondee's topic in NCLEX
I would recomend a study program like Kaplain yes it's money but they do a great job letting you know how the NCLEX is worded and strategies to passing it.
Chad Collins replied to Russianrn's topic in Job Hunt
Consider a change of venue, certain areas are inundated with new grads where others are begging for employees not a perfect soultion for at least a temp one that will land you some exsperience.