I know I get upset when there are lots of people in the room and I can't get to my patient. If I have to keep saying "excuse me" to get to the pt, I just want to scream sometimes. It's just hard to...
I am at Oakland University in Michigan. My RN-BSN is completely online. I don't recommend taking chemistry (organic) online but it has been done and several people have done it this way. I will be...
Thank you for sharing! I am glad you are okay! I will be sending this to every female that I know. I am currently working in the cath lab. TIME IS MUSCLE! Last weekend on call, we had several 40 year...
I'm very sorry to hear about your grandmother. I like TazziRn's way of explaining it, that it's a special day. Even if she passes tomorrow you can always pick another day to remember her. And do...
I would call the human resource dept at the hospital and see if they have any critical care internships available. I work at a hospital outside of Detroit. I was hired into the hospital in a 14...
For my nursing school graduation, we went all out. Luckily my brother's girlfriend worked at a medical supply place and got a bunch of stuff really cheap. We used urinals for centerpieces w/...
What about a basket goodies? Muffins, cookies, candies, chocolate, even fruit. Throw in somes pens, dollar store calculators. One time I made a bunch of stuff dipped in chocolate- plain potatoe...
I graduated from OCC in 2004 and honeslty had no problems with the program. I'm very sorry if you were kicked out. I do not know the whole situation. The thing that got me through nursing school was...
I started off in the ICU. I had a 14 week internship. I have no regrets. I knew I wanted to work ICU when I was finished with nursing school. Just like OP stated, make sure you ask questions.
We just started "friend at work" campaign. Sounds a little cheesy, but it sounds like it might help. It involves a nurse and a new grad becoming "friends". The new grad will/can have lunch with this...
Just like another poster posted...i've been working out w/ a trainer. It helps relieve some stress. Last Friday, I got my hair highlighted, mani and pedicure. I even managed to get a massage. All in...