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First of all, take a deep breath. You WILL get through this. Being a new nurse is challenging and stressful and overwhelming. This is expected. There are things you can do to make this situation better. Next, please reach out to family, friends, and ...

Hi! I understand this must have been an awkward and anxiety provoking experience for you. First of all, you CAN be a L&D nurse even though you fainted during your first vaginal birth. I have a friend who fainted during her observation in the OR a...

Hi there, To be honest, this was hardly an error. Nystatin is a topical fungal cream that is harmless. It's a tiny, tiny mistake that you did not verify the order beforehand. You are a student and it's ultimately the nurse's and the instructor's resp...

I agree with everything said above. First, please prioritize taking care of yourself. I would recommend that you start seeing a therapist as soon as possible. They will be able to guide you through this. Do you have Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ...

Hello, I don't know exact pay rates but it is well known that Rush offers one of the most competitive salaries in Chicago. Rush also has great benefits and a great reputation. Good luck with your job search!

I don't think it's necessary to include 10 years of work experience especially if your prior work experience is unrelated to healthcare. I would put your prior education, for example if you received a degree in another field I would put that on my r...

During my first semester of clinical I felt nervous before every clinical. It was because I was doing new things every week and never knew exactly what to expect. By the end of nursing school I was no longer nervous before every clinical and felt mor...

I believe you are a very strong applicant! You listed all the reasons why you will be a good applicant. Nursing schools look for strong academic potential, healthcare experience, and passion for nursing. You obviously went to a good college and hav...

No, you should not quit this unit. Don't let this unfortunate situation define or break you. I can tell that you are thoughtful and have strong critical thinking skills because according to what you wrote, your actions are appropriate. First, the pa...

First, accelerated BSN programs are extremely challenging and they smash a ton of information into a very short period of time. It's normal to feel drained and confused. My advice is this: just because you don't like a rotation in nursing school does...

I would choose the BSN program. First of all, it's less time and less money. When you are working as a RN, it really doesn't matter if you have a MSN or BSN. You will be doing the same job either way. Also, in order to become a FNP you will need a M...

Hi, Both are wonderful career options! My best advice is to gain experience as a RN before you make any decisions in graduate school. The exact amount of time you need for grad school depends on a lot of factors, but I think at least 2 years is a go...

Hello, There are many NICUs in Chicago that have fantastic reputations. I would look into University of Chicago, Northwestern's Lurie Children's Hospital, Rush, Loyola and University of Illinois. North side of Chicago is a popular place for young pe...

Hi! I am a student on the Urbana campus. Feel free to message me on here. I can't really speak for Chicago or Springfield because I don't go to either of those schools. I would recommend visiting Champaign before applying or committing here. I've ...

In general, if there is a 2,000 character maximum you don't want the essay to be more than 1,800 words. It's best to keep the essay around 1,000 words in my opinion. I would make your essay a little bit longer since it's 700 words. Being concise is ...

Hi! I can tell that you're nervous and that nursing school is something you care a lot about. This is one of my life mottos: there are things in life that are in your control and things in your life that are out of your control. You have to accept t...

Hi! I completely understand how you feel, I was also very anxious before my first clinical. First, take a deep breath because everything will be okay! Since you have your first clinical in a nursing home, you should expect to meet with your clinical...

You say you are lost and do not know what decision to make. After reading this post, it is clear to me that you want permission to follow your passion! Social work is an extremely rewarding profession. You said you do not have strong grades in your s...

Nursing school can be exhausting emotionally, physically, and mentally. Your experience is valid and you should not feel ashamed for being burnt out. You are doing the very best you can. Accelerated programs are hard because they pack so much into a ...

You don't need a ton of extracurriculars to beef up your resume. Important traits in an applicant include solid grades, clinical experiences, interview skills, sending in your application early, and connecting to the interviewer. You DO have extrac...

First of all, I totally see how this must be a stressful time for you. My best advice is to not make any decisions too fast, and whatever decision you end up making will be a good one. Both medicine and nursing are very rewarding careers. As a nurse ...

I love this essay! Your passion for nursing shines through. I can tell you are confident that you want to become a nurse. You should have this edited for grammar and punctation but someone who really knows their stuff. Do you know anyone who majored ...

I understand where your anxiety comes from- you don't know what to expect and people are telling you scary things. Yes, nursing school is hard. But don't forget, YOU got into nursing school! You earned your spot in this program through hard work. You...

If your goal is to become a CNM, it will be extremely beneficial for you to take the L&D job. It will be harder to get into a CNM program without L&D experience and CNM school will be easier with more births under your belt. But, you have a l...

Hello Labor and Delivery nurses! I am wondering how you all got a job in Labor and Delivery. Was it because you knew someone? Was is because you volunteered on a floor? Did you work in another area of nursing before Labor and Delivery? Please share y...