avillam2, I'm sure you're be busy studying. I'm interested in the start of spring 2014. Do I need the take a statistic course aside from the nursing statistic course taken from my BSN program? Thanks...
choczrn1, I'm glad you got accepted to both schools at the same time. I'm in the process of applying to both schools. However, my heart is set to pick Rosalind if I ever find myself in your situation...
BethulieRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing
This is the reason I refused to work on the same floor that I used to work before as a CNA once I graduated from nursing school a year ago. Instead, I found another hospital and started fresh and...
I can only pray and wish that you've passed, after all the hard work you put in it. I was one of the lucky ones who felt after my exam 100% that I passed, and ended I found out a two days later that I...
Sorry about what your wife is going through. I known many nurses ( CRNA,NP,MSN) who have transitioned to become MD's here in the united states and especially here in Illinois. First option, she could...
Here are some ideas: 1- Meticulous handwashing before and after dressing changes 2- Use aseptic techniques(e.g, use of sterile gloves, dressings ect..) 3- Teach patient the importance of frequent hand...
Girl, you must buy a Nursing care plans book. Gulanick/Myers book is a great resource. Nursing school is a long way and you should use other resouces beside your required class books. Good
I took a 2-10:30 pm LTC assignement trough an agency yesterday. My concern is, the charge nurse came at 5pm to give me notice of an upcoming admission. I was appalled. She said it is done all the time...
BethulieRN replied to doodles's topic in Agency Nurses
I took a 2-10:30 pm LTC assignement trough an agency yesterday. My concern is, the charge nurse came at 5pm to give me notice of an upcoming admission. I was appalled. She said it is done all the time...
I also had a nasty and evil instructor who made my journey a living hell in my second semester of nursing school and found out that she failed me the last day of shool after finishing all clinical...
I was scared to loose my license just right at the beginning of my carreer. Since I started working night I noticed I was getting all the patients that every body did not want. For example, three...
I resigned my first job as a new nurse while still have two weeks orientation left. I wa doing very well for the fist six weeks during the days and I got along with my three preceptors, even though it...
BethulieRN replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing
Just graduated from ADN program. First job oncology nursing. Starting salary 24.60$ per hour, plus 5$/h for working nights, total of 29.60 per hour. With extra 2$ for working weekends. I also have the...