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Hi all, I have a question- how do you go about finding a new job after being terminated when you only have 9 months of experience? I have searched other postings that say not to post that you were terminated on your applications, but on most of every...

Thanks all for your insight and recommendations. Unfortunately, listening to other nurses and my orientation nurse did nothing to help my case. As I told my manager, I take full responsibility about what happened, even though the charge nurse knew wh...

Thank you Nursing Student, That has been what I have done, just post a short, brief, to the point statement about what happened, but have had friends telling me not to put that, that I can always tell them when I get an interview. It is just so frus...

hey, ican! thanks for your support and encouragement of my website. it has been forever since i have been on here, so it was a nice surprise coming to the texas forum and seeing the posts on tjc. i appreciate you steering tripletmom08 my way, althou...

Hi busylady, Here is a breakdown of the NET test that I took. I did have science questions on my test, but it didn't affect my grade any. The math part of the test is very basic, but the reading part is what is so hard for most people. Reading/writin...

dylansmama, Not sure where you have been looking, but for the most part, this is a great, supportive site. Okay, I will admit there have been some posts that I thought were a little snotty or sarcastic, but a lot of times, the actual question/post ...

"afterward, i went to the er doc and apologized for "crying" - he said, "never apologize for caring - so long as the job gets done". i've never forgotten that. always do the best job you can, cry if you must, then freshen up and go back to work. go...

Hey Tim, I hear ya about the trees! Just driving through west Texas to visit folks in New Mexico made me want to turn around to come back home. Don't get me wrong, south and west Texas have their own beauty to them, it is just a different beauty than...

hi elena, here is a breakdown of the net test that i have added to my own website and what to expect: information concerning the net (nurse entrance test) the net test has gotten a lot of people freaked out! but, it can be passed. the main thing ...

HI Bortaz, Both the previous posters are correct, in that as long as you have your pre reqs/core requirements met, and already have a nursing license, you are good to go at UT. I too will graduate in May '09, and plan on heading to UT to go for my MS...

Wow, dltrahan, if it is so easy for you, why aren't you in medical school? :chuckle Just kidding, please don't get mad!!! Seriously, a lot of people find it hard, simply because they are coming into NS at a later age, after being out of school for m...

Mothers IS great, liriel!! Although, in ICU where I am at, it has been extremely busy and full!!! Where at Mothers do you work? You are very correct about the strong and supportive pastoral care there. I love working with Sister Margo. She is so frie...

Clueless, I am so glad that, as a new nurse, your hospital stood up for you. So many times, I hear about how the hospital takes up for the MD's instead of the RN's, regardless of the MD being at fault. Sounds like you are working for a good place. W...

thank you criss, exactly what i was fixing to post. good point. cluelessrn81, this is ultimately your decision. you do what you need to do and what you think is best. obviously, we all have some very strong feelings about what has happened and what t...

OMG, they put her in the water to "try to wake her up?" I commend you for what you did, and I would certainly look into pressing charges against these people for allowing a 14 y/o to drink, and for attempted murder for putting such an obviously waste...

I am so sorry that this has happened to you, especially at the beginning of your new career. There is absolutely no right for anyone to be treated that way. Like previous posters have said, I would immediately file a police report and an incident re...

anyway, ouch!!! methinks that is a huge no-no!!! what were they thinking?!? :smackingf

Again, it is all up to what you like the best and how well you learn. I would definitely take A&P II as opposed to Micro (I actually took both together along with Psych during the fall semester) because my particular Micro class was full of memor...

oops, the "r" got left out of the op web address. the correct site is: http://www.eriworld.com/ here is the contact info from their website: contact information business hours customer service and sales monday - friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm saturday a...

Hi Luv, You are right about the beaches!! Muddy as all get out and smelly too!! Give me Cozumel any day of the week!! on passing your boards. I know that you are relieved and excited to be starting your new career as an RN!

I started nursing school when I was 38, turned 39 two months later and will be 40 when I graduate. I too lacked the confidence to go to school until I was older, and I was afraid that I would be one of the oldest there. To my surprise, about half of ...

Wow, this needs to be titled the "Daytonite and VickyRN site!!!" What a wealth of information that you two have posted. I know that I speak for everyone when I say You ladies are the best!! What started out as a question about IV help sites has turne...

mm93, First off, on passing your NCLEX test! I know that you are excited, relieved and very, very happy to have gotten the information that you passed. Secondly, thank you for the touching post to Daytonite. It is nice to see someone thank the staff...

Like the above posters said, experience!! I work as an extern in ICU, and watching all of those nurses, I wonder how the heck am I ever going to fit in and be confident like they are. And every one of them, when I asked that question, said that it co...

I have worked as a sitter a couple of times, and DID NOT care for it. I work as an extern for the most part, and like posted above, you NEVER, EVER shove a patient back down. That is considered assault and you can go to jail for that. I have worked ...