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Why do you suppose more nurses don't speak up, and those that do speak up are labeled "trouble makers, or not a team player"?

A Masters degree is a higher degree than any Bachelor's degree. That being said, there are differences in the program of study between a BA/BS degree. Both are equal in terms of having a degree and...

Hi LDRNMommy, I am also interested in working as a Civilian RN in the military. Any tips on resume writing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Kesr....How did you get into Clinical Research? What background are they looking for to enter that field after floor nursing?

You can work as an RN if you pass the NCLEX-RN. If this is a second career type program, then you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a different field. Many hospitals accept the BA/BS if it's in...

Moments like that make all the bad ones disappear! (Still crying) :)

It's always been true, will continue to be true (unfortunately) and getting worse by the day due to budget. In my unit, we downsize based on number of patients. While we take account the acuity, we...

I work in CA in a very busy ICU floor. We allow 24/7 visiting except during shift change and bedside procedures. My co-workers and I [I]hate[I] this policy. The hospital sites a study that showed...

i personally like 12-hour shifts because i love having 4 days off to do other things. i work 3 straight days then a day of rest/massage/vegging out, followed by having a productive 3 days before i...

My unit has had several nurses quit because we have a manager that's not supportive AND hospital big wigs that's hypocritical and all about the bottom line (even though this puts patients at risk). ...

Generic questions don't bother me. It's the specific personal questions that I think are an invasion of my privacy. It's also not OK when co-workers ask or answer personal questions about me to...

If you know you absolutely want to become an RN then you should consider transfering to a school that offers a BSN. A Biology degree does not equal an RN. You will still have to complete...

All my life I also wanted to become a Physician. I was driven, adventurous, graduated at the top of my class and had a solid research background under my belt before I entered college. I did well...

I work in an ICU where we use cooling measures after an MI. Taking care of these patients is a great responsibility and an awesome challenge. As with any treatment modality, there are mixed...

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with a couple of the earlier posts. :twocents: 1) Nursing does not necessarily have to be a profession where we're taught to be submissive. Sure we have...

I've always loved Critical Care Nursing - even when I was a student nurse. I now work in a very busy ICU and I love every minute of it. I also love floating/scheduling shifts in the ER. There's...

Hi Summersent, You're the only person that can make the decision to quit now or pursue becoming an RN. Yes, there are days (sometimes weeks) when you feel under-appreciated, over worked with no...

Congratulations on graduating and working in the ICU. I hope you love it as much as I do! :D As far as the Conference goes, I agree with the prior post. Education is never a waste of time, but you...

Hi Royal Nurse, You can register 3 ways: 1) for the Pre-Conference (the weekend before the conference -- Sat & Sun only); 2) for the whole Conference itself (Mon-Thurs); or 3) you can register...

Hi Pamela, I went through a similar program -- I had a degree in another field before becoming an RN. I love being an RN. I had no trouble getting my first job in a specialty field, in a...

I'm so sad to hear you feel burned out, even though I completely sympathize. Critical Care is such a high-stress environment. We're expected to be vigilant, near-perfect (miss something and your...

Hi NurseCass & Everyone -- This is my first post here :heartbeat. I went to NTI last year in Chicago and will be attending again this year. I'm so excited! I found the best way to enjoy the...