cityknitty_RN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing
Nurses shouldn't wear nail polish? Really? I know artificail nails are an infection risk, but nail polish? I guess I've never seen these studies... I wear nail polish. And tend to change it every...
It's just a little unnerving to me. I just think back to when I took the NCELX... there was a lot of material that I learned/studied that wasn't ever covered during the exam, but as a nurse you're...
Nursing = science. If you really, really hate it, I would look for a different career path. While nursing is a lot of technical skills, a nurse has to know the reasoning behind many of those skills,...
cityknitty_RN replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing
Server for 5 years through college for BSN. Also worked as an LPN as soon as I was able to sit for boards. Continued to work as an LPN through school, then as an AD RN and now full time with my BSN....
Yes, it has happened at the hospital I work as well. I have been pulled to be a CNA in a 1:1 for my shift... no big deal, RN pay for NA 1:1 is pretty great. I'd say you're overreacting,
I had quoted in bold the part that was a little offensive (which I do realize was too sensitive on my part... my apologies). I do understand that you don't get the same clinical experience in LTC as...
I had a very hard time in A&P. Acutally, I had to take both A&P I and A&P II twice as I got C+'s the first time around for both classes. Don't worry, you can do it, and you can still be a...
What?! As someone who worked in a nursing home for 3 years before landing a job in a hospital, I find this a little offensive. Nursing homes provide you with the opportunity to develop time...
Just my 2 cents... This actually is a pretty good reflection of the job market out there right now. You will probably not get your first choices in jobs. Many new grads are having to take jobs in...
cityknitty_RN replied to Rehabme's topic in Rehabilitation
I agree that for emergencies, one can always call the facility so a cell phone is not necessary to have by your side at all times. However, I will say that my smartphone has come in handy at work a...
I agree with the previous post. Read to get a basic knowledge of the material as there's no way you're going to learn by strictly reading alone. Then, begin working through an NCLEX review book for...
cityknitty_RN replied to Skylar86's topic in Emergency
I would try talking to your nurse manager about your sleep issues. She may be able to work with you. I think it's a valid concern of yours and worth asking if there's a way to work around it without...