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General Nursing

Miss Tander Teaches

Even though I graduated from nursing school in 1975, I still remember every one of my nursing instructors. I can't say I remember every last bit of information...

Spirituality

Death: The Reason I Became a Nurse

by KBrown1981

This article talks about why I became a nurse and how death has affected my decision to be a nurse. My experience with my grandmother and her death made me...

Success

I Didn't Give Up On My Dream - It Just Evolved

by KelRN215, BSN, RN

Dreams change, people grow. There can be satisfaction in letting go and moving on. Circumstances of my life led me to places that I never would have chosen to...

Spirituality

Haunted by a shadow

by squid, BSN, MSN, RN

Spirituality transcends race & religion. It is creatively expressed in many events. As nurses, we are faced with personal encounters of man's mortality. These...

Job Hunt

How I Got My Dream Job!

by tokyoROSE, BSN, RN

I was down and hard on myself because all my classmates have gotten jobs. What is wrong with me? I graduated almost near the top of my class! I volunteer! My...

NCLEX

Passed NCLEX 75 Questions - Study Tips / Schedule

by appleskeleton

I took the NCLEX earlier this month and passed with 75 questions. I was so stressed out while I was studying, but in the end I didn't think the test was very...

Humor

Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

by VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN

Like any good team member, nurses come to work with our game face on: ready to run hard, field phone calls, intercept doctors, and run interference for our...

NCLEX

Night before NCLEX TIPS Final tips for Success

by 86711lh

Hello Everyone, I am taking the NCLEX tomorrow & I am a nervous wreck! I started browsing sites to try and find some helpful tips from others of what they did...

How can you succeed as a new med-surg nurse?

New Nurse

Succeed as a New Med-Surg Nurse: Part 1

by wooh, BSN, RN

Succeeding as a new grad in Med-Surg requires learning to organize and prioritize. I'll share tips on HOW to gain these vital skills.

Psychiatric

Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Psych Patients

by rn/writer, RN

If you want a room full of nurses to become very quiet, mention working on a psych unit. Some will express interest. Others will quietly edge away. But neither...

Career Support

For Those Considering A Career In Nursing

by Ruby Vee, BSN

Do you want to be a nurse? There's more to it than a calling. Here are some things to consider.

SRNA

Is CRNA school as difficult as people said?

by SlyFoxRN, BSN, RN

I wonder if anyone can give me some insight into what to expect really if I choose this route. Did anyone go to school and realize it wasn't nearly as difficult...

General Nursing

I'm Freaking Out and Frantic! Please, Help Me!

by rn/writer, RN

So many nurses talk about feeling scared, guilty and worried a good part of the time. A little bit of heightened awareness can keep us on our toes, but...

General Nursing

How Do I Toughen Up At Work? Part 1

by rn/writer, RN

Crying when criticized at work isn't considered professional behavior. But what do you do when you feel like an emotional house of cards. So many really good...

Spirituality

Spirituality in Nursing

by barlow828

This article will help nurses to become more aware of the spiritual aspect of nursing care. There is a spiritual assessment tool included that is very helpful...

General Nursing

I hate my boss!

by madwife2002, BSN, RN

It is also laughable that if you do further education past your BSN in Management or Business and throw in a MSN for good measure you are now eligible to go for...

Pre-Nursing

Low GPA? Is there hope??? YES! Read this! Possibilities attached!

by Tela

Short back story: I have a bachelors degree in sociology...did horrible all but the last year and a half. Graduated with a 2.4 gpa...finally realized what my...

General Nursing

I was a new RN in 1989! There were no jobs!

by madwife2002, BSN, RN

Prior to the 1980's in the UK a lot of RN's once they got married or had babies they would leave nursing and stay at home! This meant that no matter how many...

General Nursing

How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part Three

by rn/writer, RN

Having the correct diagnosis for a workplace problem helps with finding the right solution. Labeling every conflict as bullying can lead to disciplinary...

How do you take care of bullying in your workplace?

General Nursing

How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part Two

by rn/writer, RN

Having the correct diagnosis for a workplace problem helps with finding the right solution. Labeling every conflict as bullying can lead to disciplinary...

Relations

How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part One

by rn/writer, RN

Having the correct diagnosis for a workplace problem helps with finding the right solution. Labeling every conflict as bullying can lead to disciplinary...

Relations

Bullying--The Other "B" Word

by rn/writer, RN

We used to think of unpleasant folks as boorish. Their behavior was irritating, but most of us either called them on their rudeness or let it roll off our...

General Nursing

A Changed Heart

by jaelpn, LPN

Suffering emotionally and spiritually is enough to make even the boldest person break down in tears.

What are the steps for the Pearson Vue Trick (PVT)?

NCLEX

Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

by Silverdragon102, BSN

Here are the exact steps to see if you passed the NCLEX exam on the Pearson Vue web site.

NCLEX

How to Get NCLEX Results

by savexpigoo

I recently just passed my NCLEX, but before I found out, I was going crazy, trying to find out whether I passed or failed and how to find the results. I thought...