jfpruitt

I was recently offered a position at the Veteran's hospital as a new grad in my local area and was wanting to hear from Nurses that work at the VA currently. I have heard they have excellent bene's and they also have several raises per year. Can so...

I am doing my preceptorship at the VA here and absolutely loved it. Because its gov't, I find that they are always staffed compared to other area hospitals. Every RN I worked with said that the VA was the best place they had every worked just becau...

67k a year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Which VA is this? I have a BS in biology and 5 years of state gov't experience and the RN recruiter at VA here said that she could possibly start me at a RN II scale which is only a few more dollars than new grads, but...

What our class does is try and divide them up. So many students remember so many of the questions so if any of us have to retake it, we have most of the questions. However, this year, alot of people didn't do that, so I'm scared I won't make the 75...

Well, I can't believe all this discussion about RN's and diversion and it was happening right under my nose. I am currently doing my preceptorship at the local VA. My RN that is my instructor was just busted on Friday for diversion!!!!!!!!! He was...

Wow. I guess it does look like I've posted alot about this subject. Maybe I'm sensitive to criticism and I should have been more detailed in my intent.

3rdShiftGuy I am appalled you would suggest I was becoming a nurse to divert drugs. Joking or not. The reason I've posted before is one of my assignments was to gather information about a paper on diversion. I would hope people on this board had en...

If only my school was like yours. I HAVE to pass with at least a 50% or I'm out. We get ONE chance to make it up, but then you have to get a 85%. It is crazy. I think they are important in practice, however to make them count is ridiculous. I am...

Anyone here have to take the Mosby's ASSESSTEST in order to graduate? If so, how are you studying? I have heard that some people actually have the test questions and answers to these if you can find them? Also, do you have to take the NLN tests ?...

I am furious over my most recent clinical experience. I'm in my last semester of school and graduating in May. Our school waits until 4th semester to learn IV's. Well, the "goals" for this semester is to get as much IV experience, practice on all ...

Wanted to get some input from those that have experienced an impaired RN before. Is there any other signs I could look for in an RN that would indicate a substance abuse problem other than the obvious of slurred speech, lying, etc? I have a fellow ...

Those of us that are suspicious are VERY reluctant to mention this to any instructor simply because there is no real evidence behind our conclusions. If there were missing narc's, wrong counts, weird behaviors, we wouldn't hesitate. However, the on...

Thank your lucky stars you have that option. I'm single and have no way of doing this and school/work FT is killing me. I can't wait till May!! Congrats for you!!

I know it's possible to become addicted to anything, however, has anyone heard of an Ultram addiction? This was a new one for me this morning????

I'll be graduating in May and still unsure what area of nursing I want to pursue. I feel there are sooooo many options out there its endless. One of my favorite rotations in school, was psych and wanted to hear from the psych nurses out there. Whe...

This may be a broad question, but where are the best places for nurses to work? Private/Public/Federal/State Hospitals? That is based on everything from Rate of Pay, Staff/Pt Ratio, Bene's, etc??? I have heard that VA or a federal facility is best...

I'm graduating in May with my RN and already have a BS in biology and have been in the medical field for over 5 years now, just not direct patient care. I feel with my education and experience, I'm very knowledgeable with disease processes, labs, med...

After being a RN and earning your Master's, does anyone regret NOT going to medical school? and why? thanks!

I'm just curious if all schools are created equal. I know this is a stupid question, and I realize they are not, but just wanted to get some feedback on my school. I attend a small school in KY with a small class of 15 students. In the last year a...

I'm just curious if all schools are created equal. I know this is a stupid question, and I realize they are not, but just wanted to get some feedback on my school. I attend a small school in KY with a small class of 15 students. In the last year a...

I'm graduating in May with my RN and already have a BS in biology and have been in the medical field for over 5 years now, just not direct patient care. I feel with my education and experience, I'm very knowledgeable with disease processes, labs, me...

Although I am not a RN yet, I will be soon LORD willing. I have to admit, when I started this journey 2 years ago, I was totally deceived. I already had a BS in biology with numerous classes in human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochem, etc etc...

Endocrine is very hard, however, I'm the "endocrine queen". Unfortunelty this experience came because of endocrine problems myself and now I know all about it. If you have specific problems, email me and maybe I can answer them.

This is a stupid question. But, if I'm an older RN with health problems and still want to work, what would be the best area for me that is not so physically demanding but pays decent? Some have said psych? Some have said MD office? Some have said...

Thanks for the info. I'm hoping my experience will lead to a nice position when I graduate. I'm sure my case managment here will help in some type of insurance company. The money doesnt sound bad either!!!