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1. 2010 jobless grad needs advice!

   kelsn replied to frisco96's topic in General Nursing

   It's a tough call, but here are a few things to consider. 1. Consider applying to RN jobs that might require you to move from where you are located. 2. Look at the opportunities available. Usually the best initial decision would be to go for the j...

2. Is working during Nursing School a good idea?

   kelsn replied to BtownRNHopeful12's topic in General Students

   Well, you definitely need to keep the insurance, though as an alternative you might check to see if your school offers insurance for students at a lower rate. It's usually not comprehensive, but covers some things. With respect to working, the peop...

3. in need of some major encouragement

   kelsn replied to ohmylove's topic in General Students

   Hang in there. These things happen and they may slow you down, but you can deal with it and still get through. Test taking nerves cause a lot of problems in nursing school, so you are not alone. It sounds like this is what you really want to do, s...

4. Nurse vs. Physician Assistant

   kelsn replied to seek4hope's topic in General Students

   The two choices you present are RN vs PA. On that basis I would choose the PA because out of the gate you will have a higher pay and responsibility. If your choices are NP vs PA then it's a little more complicated. In most states NP's have more au...

5. Bullied by Charge Nurse? Or am I taking things to personally?

   kelsn replied to mouseynurse's topic in General Nursing

   I guess it sounds to me like a bit of bullying, but I think the best advice is just keep doing your best. If at all possible, pretend not to notice that she is hard on you. She will eventually quit doing it or else you will move on. You can talk t...

6. ICU vs Oncology for new grad

   kelsn replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to each of you for your feedback! I appreciate your insights. I'll likely take the oncology job on that basis. Thanks!:)

7. ICU vs Oncology for new grad

   kelsn posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all. I'm a new grad with an offer from ICU and one from Oncology at different hospitals. I am interested in oncology but I still have a lot to learn and am not positive if I will like it. I loved ICU during my clinical rotations, but I did not ...

8. How many of you are in programs...

   kelsn replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

   Our program requires HESI tests after each major subject area and as an exit exam. While it may be difficult it is considered to be the only thing you do in nursing school that actually predicts performance on the NCLEX, so studying and passing it i...

9. What is your routine to clean-up and decompress after your shift?

   kelsn replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

   More great ideas and thoughts. Thanks for sharing!!

10. What is your routine to clean-up and decompress after your shift?

    kelsn replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

    It's really helpful to know how other nurses handle everything. Great ideas! Thanks for your thoughts!

11. What is your routine to clean-up and decompress after your shift?

    kelsn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in my final semester of nursing school, soon to start 7P to 7A shifts. My question for you (any shift!) is what is your routine for after work? How do you clean-up after a shift (full shower, wipe down, just hands/arms/face? nothing?), how do ...