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  1. Is LPN class worth of 23K?

    RN 4 U replied to jihyun0114's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes there are many job opportunities as an LPN. But, no it is not worth that much. I paid less than 15,000 for my RN education. Shop around if i were you. Consider a community ADN-RN program I'm sure...

  2. how do i max my income as new grad

    RN 4 U replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Pay, new grad. pretty much non-negotiable. no experience. no choice. when i started out i was concerned about the money issue also, as I am single mom and have bills to pay. I had to put myself on a...

  3. Need help choosing between two job offers

    RN 4 U replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    2k a year isnt going to make you are break you. Having a welcoming, inviting, as well as teamwork will make you or break you. I say go with 2nd job where you are welcomed, there might be some...

  4. NCLEX tomorrow- freaking out a bit

    RN 4 U replied to ICRN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take a deep breath! Stop cramming, stop studying around 6pm. If you have been advidly studying you know the material. If you dont know if by now youre not going to know it by tomorrow morning. Havd...

  5. I'm New....and I'm Scared

    RN 4 U replied to ShowMeRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new RN currently in orientation. I discoverd this website when i was in nursing school but didn't really know what it was all about, hadn't had the time to visit the site much. i just joined...

  6. Is This Illegal?

    RN 4 U replied to HannahRN24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't do it! This sounds like lying to me and remember it's your license that you stand to lose, you have to protect yourself nobody is going to do that but you. To think that your admin would put you...

  7. VA Salary

    RN 4 U replied to babyphat's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Starting Salary for Sentara is $19 for a graduate nurse. At the other facilities I am sure not exactly this

  8. Needle sticks

    RN 4 U replied to SJW's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe that your hospital has such a policy like that. That is unacceptable, needle sticks should be taken more serious, than watching and waiting. It is important to report needle sticks and...

  9. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    RN 4 U replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    It seems very unfair however,i would suggest that you look over syllabus most of the time there is a statement that states that syllabus are not binding contracts and can be changed. I think that you...

  10. Don't know which nursing school route to take!

    RN 4 U replied to cajjj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi I can relate to what you are currently going through as I was in a similiar situation. I too have a degree already (non-nursing) started out in nursing changed my major, graduated in 2000, worked...

  11. Does your work call you at 0530?

    RN 4 U replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GOOD

  12. I had to take care of druggies today, and was disgusted!

    RN 4 U replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Let me first say that i knew from your first post that you must have been a drug addict. My pt was a drug addict, druggie whatever you want to call it, it is a fact of what he was. "It is what it is"...

  13. I had to take care of druggies today, and was disgusted!

    RN 4 U replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I totally agree with everything your post said. Just the fact of taking care of someone like this was very frustrating. The care i gave this man was no less than the care i gave to my other pts. I...

  14. I had to take care of druggies today, and was disgusted!

    RN 4 U replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I justed wanted to reply to your post because this was not helpful to me at all. "Be glad you are not plagqued with an addiction" You could have kept this little comment to

  15. Has anyone felt like this soon after being off orientation?

    RN 4 U replied to hica19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am still in orientation and i feel a bit like she feels. I have been feeling out of control, almost made a med error, caught it and everything was fine.I just want to thank you for praising us new...

  16. What is the DEAL with all the group projects?

    RN 4 U replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain. I was in an accelerated BSN program and mostly made to do a lot of darn group projects. I hated it. I had this one class, that almost made me lose it, ended up doing all of the work,...

  17. What is the best way to prioritize your day(new nurse feeling out of control)

    RN 4 U posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi everyone. I am a new nurse about 2 weeks into my orientation. I am up to 2 pts a day on a 12 hr shift. I work on a stepdown unit. I am feeling sometimes out of control because there are just too...

  18. What is the best way to prioritize your day(new nurse feeling out of control)

    RN 4 U replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you for your input, very helpful info. I will take into consideration. I like the cheat sheet idea, and diff color ink. I will try to start using that system and i hope it will help, i keep...

  19. Norfolk State University

    RN 4 U replied to fuerza757's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes, I am a new graduate, graduated this past summer and just started working recently. I'm probably going to do hospital nursing for maybe 2-3 years and move on to another area in nursing besides...

  20. Questions for new nurses about school.

    RN 4 U replied to emotional_she's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When i started nursing school i had the same fears as you did. When taking my prerequisites i took 2 classes at a time 1 science class at a time along with an easier class. I only had to take basic...

  21. I want a new preceptor? Help!!

    RN 4 U replied to happymama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry but you need to let your supervisor know that you are not receiving the kind of support from your preceptor that you think you need and explain to her that she is not meeting your...

  22. the bottlenecks of nursing

    RN 4 U replied to majestix's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am sorry to say that i cannot relate to this dilemma. Where I live I had a job even before I graduated my program. They even held the job for me an extra 2 mo. This is unbelievable. I hope you find...

  23. I am scared of the IV pump!!

    RN 4 U replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks that does help alot I have requested to hang every iv med that my preceptor has so I am trying to get more confident and build up my skill. I will keep that in mind. Being fresh out of school...

  24. I am scared of the IV pump!!

    RN 4 U posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I am a new nurse. Three days into the orientation and I do not feel comfortable operating the IV pump. I have asked questions and demonstrated back the process to my preceptor but still do not feel...

  25. Norfolk State University

    RN 4 U replied to fuerza757's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I have heard that TCC has a really good reputation as well. They are more organized and the instruction is very good. I know someone who graduated from the program, but keep in mind that TCC only...