It is a pain. I started working in a LTC facility last week. And they have recently upgraded to using computers not just for their MAR but for everything. I dont claim that I know a lot. But I also recently worked in a hospital where we did thing...
kukula replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Uniform/Gear
As a guy, I dont really have much choice when it comes to scrubs. So all my scrubs are solid whites. I currently work full time in a hospital and will be doing per diem in a LTC facility soon. I figured all white is a "safe" color, allowing me to ...
This, my friend, is the worse post I have seen. TS used her Nursing judgement in that specific situation. And IMHO she did the right thing as the situation dictated. She tried to offer patient a bed pan and patient still insisted on going to BR. ...
Wow and I am presently shopping for an online RN-BSN school and Chamberlain is definitely on top of my list. I hope someone from Chamberlain or who have any experience with this chimes in. Thanks for the heads up
Thank you for doing the right thing! Just today I was giving meds to my patients. It has been my habit to have some small talk with my patients. I ask them about how thier day was, how thier lunch is etc. I ask them if they are comfy, are they in...
kukula replied to examinee0705's topic in International
I think IPAMS is trustworthy. I know the owner, *************** That was waaaaaayyyyy back 20 years or so ago when I was still based in Manila. I wasnt a RN then. I wonder though if he still owns the company. Anyway yea I am sure they are trustw...
kukula replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing
I would say that you should get out of that relationship NOW. Never allow anyone to treat u that way. Ever. And that is coming from a male RN. It will only become a vicious cycle. He will beat u up, then come back and say sorry. Over and over a...
Dont give up. What I did to prepare for my NCLEX was going to the local library and do the computer NCLEX questions. I did it over and over again. Somehow these practice questions allow to set your mind on the right tract on HOW to answer the ques...
I feel your pain. I am exactly in a similar situation like you. I graduated Dec 2011 cum laude. Did self study and review and took my NCLEX last April and thankfully passed it. I have been looking for a job since February. Nothing. I have sent ...
Like what others have mentioned, it doesnt matter wether you have an AS or a BSN. Times like these, its people u know that matters. I was exactly in your shoes a few months ago. I almost lost heart until I finally asked my wife to help me out (she...
I will have to totally agree with the two posters above me. I live in NY and graduated last December. Took my NCLEX last April and recently got a med surg job. I also know of at least 4 of my classmates who got jobs in big name hospitals here. So...
Chukster made a very good point. Everything depends on where u live and what the trend is in your area. I will also second his opinion to take your AAS, then the NCLEX and try to get a job. You can then take the RN-BSN route this way while making ...
kukula replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in New York
I feel for you. I graduated last December. After graduation I decided to take a lil breather while all my classmates prepared for their NCLEX. By February, almost everyone had passed the NCLEX exam. It was only then when I decided to start studyi...