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I gained a lot of weight during nursing school...a LOT! Mostly unhealthy eating, high levels of stress and not having time to exercise. I was taking 10 credits per semester, working 45 hours a week...

If they are nurses, it should have their title on their badge. At my current doctor's office, they staff RN's to take medical histories and do basic assessments (vitals, weight). Not sure what...

I've only had one IV and it was in my AC. I was afraid to even move the arm. Its a last resort for me because if we can't get one in the AC, we can't go further down the same arm. I really...

I was looking in the obituaries for a former patient who I heard had died recently. While looking for her obituary, I found five others for patients I've taken care of in the past few weeks. Some...

Congrats on landing your first job! I think it's ok to do whatever exercise you enjoy. You will get used to being on your feet and it's not so bad after awhile. I am on my feet all day long,...

At my hospital we have to get orders for everything, and that includes letting patients go to the dayroom by themselves, go to the other unit on the same floor, or go downstairs or outside. It's...

I got my first job as an RN in a SNF as an unlicensed new grad. Interviewed about a week before I was scheduled for my boards and passed on the first try. They were going to let me work as a CNA...

Took me about 6 months at my first job. Then I changed jobs and it took me another 6 months before I felt confident doing that job. The learning never stops!!

Same policy at our hospital. They can use a phone card if they want to use the phone to call "long distance" but I usually suggest a prepaid cell phone. We sometimes make the call from the nurses...

Try to get any experience at all! I'm starting my BSN program next month (at UMass Lowell) and am hoping that the BSN, along with the experience I'm currently getting, will help me get into a Boston...

1-How often do you actually see people die? And share your experiences with that if you will please. I've seen two people die, and have had to pronounce a few others. When I worked in a SNF, all...

Boston is a great city for nurses and medical professionals. I work outside the city right now, and am getting my BSN so I can work at one of the big Boston hospitals some day. Pay starts around...

You might want to ask your questions in the Massachusetts forum, or maybe one of the admin can move this topic :) I think the acceptance rate is around 20%. It's fairly difficult to get into this...

Our dialysis nurses (in-house) use biopatches on their HD catheter sites, but we do not use them on regular accessed PICC or central lines. Our kit includes one mask, sterile gloves, alcohol swab,...

I interviewed for a research position and phlebotomy was a significant component of the position. So it does depend on the position. Hospitals probably have people who will draw labs for the...

Just got my renewal notice today actually. I always carry liability insurance...it is $108 for the year, a small price to pay!

If it was a vacation, I would mention it. Since it's jury duty, I would mention it when you get the offer letter. Good luck and hope you don't actually have to do jury duty :)

I am in a very similar situation and gave this one a lot of thought. I have a BS in Biology and have been an RN for just under 2 years. I ultimately decided to get my BSN and I start classes in the...

It's easy to miscount meds like that in LTC. One time I found two pills in one pocket! I think it was Ativan. Notified my supervisor who had to notify the pharmacy - bet someone there got in...

LTC is great experience. Try to get experience on their skilled unit if they have one. I worked there for a year and transitioned to a LTAC hospital, where I'm currently getting med/surg and tele...

Every time I change jobs I discover something that I didn't think was important until I had already started. For example, my current job requires corporate approval for any vacation request over 1...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Definitely seek out a support group in your area, you don't need to go through this alone.

Hoping for the best for you! I am waiting to hear back about an interview too and I'm so anxious!

I agree with previous posters - there is no nursing shortage. But things do seem to be improving, or maybe I just think they're improving because I have gotten the magical experience that everyone...

We have an extensive flow sheet so I tend to not document twice. In my narrative I document their vital signs, progress towards discharge, if they worked with PT/OT, and a focused assessment. If...