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I did not to any floor nursing after nursing school. I went straight into public health and I love it. Do what you want that will make you happy.

I am a new grad and applying for jobs. I have a phone interview on Wednesday and was wondering if any of you have some good tips for the phone interview? What exactly are they wanting to hear for this screening so I can get an in person interview? My...

It seems like chiropractors are more likely to fall into the quack category. I've been to some good ones, but I have also seen some quacks who try to sell you hundreds of dollars worth of supplements, none of which actually work, and are severely ant...

While I was a postpartum CNA, I had a patient bring in a massive red onion and slice it open in their room to "keep the baby clean." OMG it smelled so bad and no one took them serious.

I am just curious how long it took you from graduation as a new grad until you had a job offer. I am asking specifically for those of us who were not offered a job or a job was not available during our preceptorship. I had an amazing preceptorship BU...

I'm having a similar issue. I'm in Colorado and there are several jobs but no luck so far. Sending you good vibes! I have another interview next week. We shall see.

Wow that's amazing.

Are the details in the job description online? Did you call and find anything else out?

I am a new grad. My DREAM job is in labor and delivery. I am willing to work in any area of nursing in the hospital tho, to get experience and work my way into L&D. The problem is my family cannot go 4 more months without a second income so I hav...

I worked in the hospital for over 6 years. I left during nursing school. I worked postpartum. I have a huge network of people/nurses in L&D. The 4 months is to wait for the new grad residency program. I realize I didn't give enough info in the po...

I haven't read all the comments, but I did see a few people suggest that you need to seek out the skills you are wanting to perform. I was assertive with the nurses who precepted me and I was able to get several opportunities to do those skills while...

Thank you! I was totally overthinking it.

I'm not great with med calc but I feel like there is information missing. I use dimensional analysis and when I set it up we are missing the order. We know what we HAVE but we don't know what to give...this is making the mcg/kg difficult to calculate...

Most simulations do not have a grading rubric or list because it is a learning environment. You should be getting a "report" of some kind prior and then start with your ABCs, scene surveillance, head to toe, focused and so on. You should be able to t...

Shoes - Depends on your feet. Mine are fairly flat and I like Sketchers and Alegria--great arch support Nursing bag/Totes/Backpacks - Honestly, I found a great bag at walmart, not even sure of the brand, and it has held up great. I use tote bags for ...

I graduate in May and was wondering when I should start applying for jobs as a new grad. I had an interview with a hospital for my practicum which will be in April and I have heard they usually hire new grads if it goes well. But I don't want to sol...

I live in Colorado. My daughter has been a patient at Childrens in Aurora and it was a great experience, despite the circumstances. Also, I am a senior nursing student and have had my clinicals there--great experience. So obviously my vote for you is...

Everyone in our class has a laptop with them to take notes and whatnot. She needs to just get over it and you need to ignore her. It's her problem, not yours. And def don't email anyone about it. If it is that big of a deal to you, talk to her about ...

If your school did not already require you to be a CNA, you will learn those same skills first thing in your program along with other health assessment basics and fundamentals. There are very few people I know who are able to both work and do nursing...

I'm sorry you have to go through this. I feel like there is a fine line between preceptors wanting to toughen us up and actually being good teachers and leaders and it honestly depends on the person. I'm an empath so I get it. It sucks and I too woul...

It sounds like you really need to figure out if nursing is for you. I don't have any advice for the situation you are in as that has not happened to me, but I do think you need to really consider if this is something you want to spend tons of money a...

I did mine through them and it was just a UA. No hair. But that was almost 2 years ago so maybe it's changed? How soon do you have to take the test?

Long-term care is so vastly different than other CNA positions. My clinicals were not fun either and I really question myself as well, however, the more you learn about actually being a nurse, the more fun and interesting it becomes. You do have to g...

Thank you for your suggestions. :)

I agree. There will be good and bad clinical instructors throughout the program and you just have to roll with it. In this case, I would just keep an eye on these sorts of things. If she continues to glaze over consent with patients, then I would say...