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I think if the only aspect of my life I'm thinking about is my career, then I think I would wish I'd gone the med school path instead. The doctors I know work shorter, fewer days than I do, for a lot...

I wanted to do this, but then I realized it would mean taking over 8 classes that I didn't take in undergrad! If you have the option to take all your prereqs in addition to what you need for your...

I'm so sorry :( Getting rejected over and over again, taking a job I didn't really want in a city I don't want to be in, and continually getting rejected for the jobs I DO want even after having a...

Oh no no...I wish I had a new job! :) I'm just exploring different possibilities...trying to figure out what my niche might be. I know of a few ER opportunities, and while that's always been...

What kind of personality do you think it takes to work in the ER? What kinds of personalities do you think are NOT a good fit?

I don't aspirate when giving vaccines, but I do with other drugs.

The office I work for has absolutely no problem hiring new grads. I think it's probably because we're a lot cheaper than Nurse of the Year w/ 25 years experience, and this job doesn't really many of...

I don't have any practical advice for you, but one thing that's helped me have a positive attitude (ok, I actually don't have a positive attitude about it most of the time, but I'm trying and...

I'm a new RN in a similar job too, for a few months now. I would say... don't be afraid of the doctors! They are probably really nice most of the time and this is just their job, they are humans too....

Can you please send that to my boss? Cause she somehow missed the memo on that one.

I think also there are a lot of big egos in healthcare. Not just physicians but a lot of nurses. We should be proud of our profession, but I think some people feel like if they know how to help...

I graduated in December 2009 and found a job in about 3 months, but I had to relocate and it is not in a hospital. Also, I had applied for 100+ positions since September 09, mostly in Washington DC...

Thank you so much for the advice everyone!! janfrn, I really like your advice about the 2x2s... that seems to be my mine problem, that my fingers are constantly slipping... but I'm having a hard time...

Anyone have tips on inserting urinary caths in pediatric patients, including babies? (i.e., landmarks, angles, anything you've found to be helpful!) Thanks :)

I can't help but see the similarities between nurses and teachers... both are traditionally female roles; both have come a long way in the last 100 years; and both are stretched to the limit and...

Me too! It's so helpful and enlightening to hear so many different nurses' perspectives. (Except for the party poopers! :-P)

Is it possible for you to get a repeat skin test, and then get several opinions before deciding to take the meds? In my short experience so far, a *lot* of nurses and even some doctors aren't really...

I have to disagree with those that have said it depends on what region you're in. I applied for jobs in many different states and regions, and there is no place where it is easy to get a job right...

Lots and lots of vaccines, preparing kids for checkups (finger pricks, urinalysis, measurements, etc.), sometimes breathing treatments or caths, rocephin shots, telephone triage. It tends to be a lot...

It's abused where I work. One nurse calls in for migraines so often, she might as well be a part-time worker. I know migraines are miserable and can be debilitating... but if you're missing 3 full...

[quote=tewdles;4396551]This is a naive viewpoint in today's world. I work in an "at will employment" state. I have a job as long as it is the will of the employer. The employer can discharge me,...

Haha! You guys are hilarious. Yeah, that doesn't seem right to be able to tell someone they can't come to work... or it seems like there should at least be a policy limiting how many times it can...

I work at a clinic. The work environment is much better--I get an hour for lunch!!--but I also get very little respect from patients and parents (it's a peds clinic). I feel like they view me more as...

Well I haven't been a nurse for long, but I feel like the grass may always be greener on the other side of the fence. I think being an engineer...or a teacher...or a dentist or doctor...sounds kind...

well you'll use your a&p, but i know we kind of got a review of that in patho. but as for the other ones like.... anthropology?? lol no way :) just enjoy this time and make the most of the free time...