Wsmith16

Wsmith16 ADN, BSN

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  1. Do you ever plan on leaving the bedside?

    Wsmith16 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Been doing this only a few months and if I could leave the bedside now I would. I love nursing but the nurse to pt ratio sucks as as among other things. I'll hopefully end up in case

  2. Patient dies after falling in shower in the hospital!!!

    Wsmith16 replied to anniemichellena's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't think these things happen at the hospital all the time. If the pt was Alert awake & oriented then it's a tough call for the staff as we can't tell them that they cannot go in the shower....

  3. How much is too much for student loans?

    Wsmith16 replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Students

    Noone likes debt and just because you have it it doesn't mean you are irresponsible. I don't have credit card debt but my debt is student loan debt. First degree was about $40,000 then nursing school...

  4. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    Wsmith16 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't do it. The market in NY is bad new grads are not etting hired. Your best bet is to go upstate NY I heard they have some openings my friend is moving there in a few weeks. The job market in NY is...

  5. 3.91 GPA, my A&P class is going to shatter it

    Wsmith16 replied to BloopBloop's topic in New York Nursing

    Are you applying to only one school? My gpa was less and i got into nursing school I'd apply to

  6. No More Bedside Nursing, I Quit!

    Wsmith16 replied to cameroondiva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On the contraire maybe she should run away. Maybe if new nurses run-- administratuin will see that there is a problem & maybe it will get fixed. Instead of putting up with it maybe we should say...

  7. No More Bedside Nursing, I Quit!

    Wsmith16 replied to cameroondiva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Come from a family of nurses & been a nurse for a few months and am looking for my way out. I love nursing--I believe that alot of new nurses simply will not stay at the bedside. Too much abuse...

  8. SUCKS with a CAPITAL N

    Wsmith16 replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Nursing homes don't want you unless you have experience. Hopsitals don't want yoou if you don't have experience. It's like being a new grad is a bad word. Relocation is the only thing you can do. It's...

  9. salary for adn straight out of school

    Wsmith16 replied to Quindalle's topic in New York Nursing

    If you want salary go to the top if the page & click on the salary thread. It's a bad market right now for all new grads. Hospitals are just not hiring new grads right

  10. Cochran School of Nursing

    Wsmith16 replied to tfsc1958's topic in New York Nursing

    You just have to study. Get a review book like Saunders to help you master key concepts. Every semester is a challenege. It's even tougher the last yr because you are then taking two classes &...

  11. Am I a backstabber or just a concerned co-worker?

    Wsmith16 replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you should stay out of it. So, if you tell she gets fired. And then what? It's not like pt safety is at risk-- she is a new grad. I don't like what she did but I wouldn't judge anyone I...

  12. which is the best NCLEX-RN book to study with during the nursing program.

    Wsmith16 replied to kgorndt's topic in General Students

    Stick with Saunders & Prioritization & delegation by LaCharity. There all you

  13. New Nurse who hates her job...nursing is not what I thought

    Wsmith16 replied to dtermineddenise's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to Nursing! I am a new grad on orientation & I am already seeing what you are mentioning. This is NOTHING like school. You gotta experience this mess to truly believe it. -I am so happy to...

  14. Life is too short to be this stressed

    Wsmith16 replied to missninaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, am a new grad and your experience is exactly what I am seeing at my hospital. I am so disappointed--I don't feel like a nurse I feel like a glorified secretary at

  15. How to get into a program, help I'm 33 and rejected twice...

    Wsmith16 replied to duzapolska's topic in New York Nursing

    Just go to the ny state professioanl website that list all the schools in ny & ny state. Some schools in upstate ny dont require a high gpa, but the program is rigourous nonetheless. I know a girl...

  16. National Petition to Change N-CLEX Exam Process

    Wsmith16 replied to caravacaa1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the exam should be changed since 85% of people pass it. Maybe the reason you are not passing could be test anxiety or reading to much into the question. I suggest you go to barnes &...

  17. Stony Brook Online Nursing

    Wsmith16 replied to ccjus123's topic in New York Nursing

    I am also thinking of enrolling. Fot those who are participating in it please let us know what you think of

  18. Looking to re-enter the workforce!

    Wsmith16 replied to Tina, RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Due to the influx of new grads, & experienced nurses who are not leaving their current positions. If you are not called soon for an interview than take a refresher course depending on what area...

  19. Postpartum to Medsurg, am I crazy?

    Wsmith16 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Then give it a shot --you won't know until you try

  20. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    Wsmith16 replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The use of the word "doctor" would cause harm as it would cAUSE CONFUSION & MISLEAD patients. An MD has every right to be concerned about this new title given to

  21. Postpartum to Medsurg, am I crazy?

    Wsmith16 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have an anxiety issue and feel uncomfortable at work most of the time--why would you even consider med-surg. Why are you not looking for a job in post

  22. Problem with employment for new BSN graduate

    Wsmith16 replied to immanuel11421's topic in New York Nursing

    NurseFairy, I have to agree with you I am an ADN grad & I have been on 3 interviews while some of my friends who graduated with BSN are either not working or can't secure a job in the hospitals....

  23. Finally found a job!

    Wsmith16 replied to prudence09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!

  24. horrendously long post... read if you dare (and if you have time?)

    Wsmith16 replied to jaysmom's topic in General Students

    Whatever you do don't give up on school--that piece of paper will help you long after your boyfriend leavse & will put food on the table. In the meantime do what you gotta do if that mean dancing...

  25. How long did you wait...?

    Wsmith16 replied to Crux1024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took it 3 mths after i graduated, I needed a break, wanted to be fully prepared, & only wanted to take it once. Studied 7 wks before & passed w/75 ques. Only you will know when you are truly...