The Kaplan review is the best thing that helped me. Of course, that was over 25 years ago! I disagree with your husband - sorry. I did pass my first time (even though, after the test, I could have sworn I failed!). But, I know many nurses who hav...
Wow! To some of you students, as well as some who have responded -
I loved nursing school (in a school in NJ) and have worked in hospitals, LTC centers, LTACs, Oncology, Corrections and Hospice. There are SO many options for nurses. I have ha...
I know this sounds rediculous, but as a DON/CNO for over 2 decades (and an ED now), I always told my staff that the higher agency costs came from a different "bucket" of money than the salaries. As stupid as this sounds, corporate personnel always f...
I was not a bully - loved everyone - and was never really bullied. I was teased in Sunday School when I was about 7, but that was it. I witnessed plenty of bullying. Just was never a part of it - one way or the other.
I am a female RN and worked Corrections for 10 years. I would still be there if the county (jail) hadn't replaced the county nurses with agency staff. There was never a feeling of being unsafe, ever. There is always an officer with you. And, they...
Jesijams replied to Nurse Writing Nook's topic in COVID
I often reflect on how I used to help people live and improve their lives through acute care and acute rehab. No, being in Hospice, I help people die comfortably. It does get hard. Expected deaths aren't always easier. We really get to know these...
Jesijams replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing
I was a DON and gave only 2 weeks notice instead of the customer 30-day notice. I was threatened with, "There's a good chance you won't be eligible fo re-hire because you did not give the proper notice." Yeah - I'm shakin'! ?
YES! Sanity and quality of life, to me, are more important than money; if you can still make your way in life. Don't get me wrong - I've been a nurse for 25 years and have worked a LOT of different positions where I needed to make a certain amount o...
Jesijams replied to Sweetlilcutie1998's topic in General Nursing
Are there corrections opportunities near you? Jail or Prison. They're often 4-10 hour shifts and the inmates have to be nice because the guards are always there. I worked corrections (jail) for 10 years. Best job I ever had. I'd still be there i...
I don't think changes jobs every couple of years is the best solution, but that's just my opinion. I have worked multiple areas as a nurse and am now an Executive Director over a hospice company. But one of my best jobs ever was working in correcti...