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I was just looking back at some old threads and it looks like people that received funding had really high debt to income ratios (like >100%), so I guess I won't bother applying again next year....too much paper work!

I am still waiting....Checking my email frequently....good luck to you!

Hi, I transferred from an IMC to an ICU this year. I was at my 1st unit for about 5 years. It was REALLY hard to leave my coworkers and a position I was comfortable with, but I was ready for a change. It has been a difficult transition, but I feel l...

do you like teaching? I was thinking hospital educator.

First let me say I am grateful to have a job and I enjoy being a nurse (most days ). That being said I started working in an ICU a few months ago, completed orientation successfully... but I'm not sure I like my new job. I used to work in an IMC (for...

More than anything I guess I was just curious to hear about other nurses' experiences of transitioning to a new unit.

Thanks for your answer. Not sure how long I have to bid for another position, I think it would be up to my new boss. I don't feel pressured to decide right now, things just haven't seemed to "click" yet.

young anorexic with HR 20-30s vitals otherwise stable, she was out of bed walking/talking. got downgraded to the floor that way. It completely freaked me out!

lol. I don't care for it either. at least I know I'm not the only one! To me it seems a little outdated. That being said I am starting to get used to it....sort of.

I hate to say it but their program is very hard to get into (at least it used to be). I didn't make it with an undergrad GPA of 3.3 in biology, As/Bs in all the prereqs. and 1 year volunteer work at a hospital. I know other people that had similar ex...

I think LTC is a great place for nursing students to start. As others have mentioned the patients are stable and the environment is not quite as hectic as say a hospital or clinic. Also the LTC patients I worked with as a student volunteered to work ...

I can't believe that anyone would expect an employee to prioritize their job over family! At the end of the day I know my family will be there for me....not my job. I feel terrible for your coworker....hope she finds a new job and leaves your boss a ...

Where I work we have an hour before and after to admin. meds. So I lump as much together as I can for the sake of time management. I will stagger certain meds such as pain medicine or BP meds if BP or RR is an issue though. Is there anyone you work w...

going back after maternity leave was really hard for me. It sounds like you are having a similar experience. I have been working part-time on weekends (nights) and that has worked out OK. Not ideal, but I didn't want to stop working completely becaus...

I am very sorry your mom had such a bad experience. I obviously have no idea what was going on with the nurses where she is being treated, but judging by some of what I have seen at the bedside I think nursing is just like every other profession-some...

I would love for my son to be a chef! he is 16 months old and currently hates meals, but I'm hoping that will change :) I wouldn't mind if he became a musician or artist, something creative. Mostly I just want him to be happy though!

Sorry you are going through this. I was in a similar situation about a year ago. I was so unhappy and tired! It was so busy all the time, I remember praying before each shift that I would get an easy assignment. I can't imagine doing that as a relat...

I have met nurses that went to both schools and the education doesn't seem to differ that much. I personally wish I hadn't attended JHU only because I have a lot of debt now, going to Hopkins is very expensive! If you are concerned about standing ou...

I can't believe someone got fired for this one thing. I hope that this individual has a long history of careless mistakes. We all make mistakes. I would prefer to work in an environment that encourages people to be open about their errors so the sys...

I really hated my job for the first 2 years! For some reason the 3rd year has been so much easier. I used to be so task focused that I didn't have much job satisfaction. Now that my time-management skills are so much better I am able to spend more ti...

Hi, I have been dealing with the same issues during my pregnancy. I request no CMV/varicella/herpes patients because of the risk to the fetus. My coworkers also did not want me taking care of a pt with meningitis. Other than that isolation pts are OK...

Wow, sounds like she has some serious issues with men! I would confront her and bring this to the attention of your manager. Let her know you are in no way going to put up with her inappropriate and unfounded accusations (in a nice way of course-oh a...