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  1. What's your RN experience

    What is positive in nursing is the choices you have. There are so many specialty areas you can experience one or several over the course of your career. You stay positive by expanding your knowledge...
  2. Things about your workplace that make it nice to be there

    Interior design tip.... Design nursing units in a semi circle so the nurses station is equi distant to each patient room. Although the extra cardio is lovely, it is unfair to a patient/s to be so far...
  3. Making a huge decision; HELP!

    :ancong!: in advance! What an exciting time for you. I agree with the above, go ADN , then pursue BSN online. That way you can work and continue your education toward your career goals. Don't worry...
  4. After hours calls

    For a different on call example- when I worked outpatient Psych (we had a small inpatient bed area as well), the nurse working 3-11 pm took the pager (this was the early 80s-no cell phones) for over...
  5. Clinic nurses: If 1 million people join this group....

    Excellent idea! RNs can be mistaken for non nursing staff as many offices are replacing RNs with other assistant or tech positions. That said, clinic nursing is still an area where...
  6. Targeted by psychotic, manipulative patient

    In the absence of a psychiatric diagnosis, you sure can not treat a character disorder with medications or behavior modification. Next step, call the police. You may want to let them know that there...
  7. Just want to share the news; I got a JOB

    :ancong!:
  8. How to tell my clinical manger i need time off for a lumpectomy

    Hopefully, this will not be the case for the OP if she needs her own health insurance through the hospital. Wishing you good luck and please update
  9. Will a Doctor help ya out??

    If you are in a teaching hospital, the library is a good place to approach them. Keep your question/s focused. If being a CRNA is your goal, see if you can find one who is willing to answer your...
  10. Me thinks me has been blacklisted....

    How
  11. Me thinks me has been blacklisted....

    Yes, and this type of treatment has been around for along time. As a GN, I was in training with preceptor on orientation. The nurse was nominated for Nurse of the Year (State Nurses Association)....
  12. Sitting here dreading my shift tonight

    The issue here to me is the way nursing, nursing acuity has changed. Nursing was never easy and heaven knows I felt the same way starting out. But, today it appears patient care is last, or not on the...
  13. Most influential Nurse

    Agnes Hunt (UK) for her work in Orthopaedics caring for
  14. Can someone explain this job requirement for hospital?

    You can let them know you are pursing the nursing studies, it is a good match for both you and the hospital. Wishing you good luck with the interview. Please update us when you
  15. Tired of floor nursing

    It
  16. Getting avoided by a nurse...in my own family

    You will do fine! Start again new, you have all of us for support, minus the dysfunction. Set your goals, challenge yourself and live your dreams. I am sorry for the change, but don't let her...
  17. Tired of floor nursing

    Nursing informatics? You could use both your business and nursing
  18. having a boyfriend vs. nursing studies

    Bold advise here, put your education first. Nursing schools has lots of demands and to be a free agent (single) can be an advantage. If he truly loves you, he will be a man, decide what career choice...
  19. I would talk with the programs that you are interested in. My sense is that you have work experience,etc to offer a program. Since your GRE scores are very good, and with your work history, you are an...
  20. So Far it has been Disappointing

    Glad to hear about your experience with Magnet run Hospitals. Sorry to say not always consistent in our area. I had a family member in a Magnet hospital for heart surgery. In the CCU post op,...
  21. Cop to Nurse resume questions

    You can't miss with an RN/ ex police officer combination! Good luck to the many Allnurses forum members in this category. Grateful to have your expertise on board, you'll provide a different...
  22. ADN right before entering nursing school?

    Well, I am old enough to remember when the BSN was a concept and just getting started. My understanding was that many professions had BS degrees and nursing wanted to transition to having a college...
  23. Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    Please get well soon. We'll look forward to an update after
  24. Work more with nurses than patients as a CNS?

    Dropping in to wish you luck on the CNS track. It looks like an interesting job description from a recent article that I saw. I emailed the NACNS with a few questions, and never heard back... Maybe I...
  25. how to switch from er to pediatrics

    You would be adored as a school nurse. Lots of sports injuries,etc. Start out as substitute nurse, if it is your niche you would be most welcomed. If it is not you will have some pedi experience to...