We also have people in our class who try to make everyone think that they are doing exceptional, but really aren't doing as well as they pretend. Not only was it going on in our nursing classes, but...
If you don't have to buy the ATI books, then don't do it. There are a multitude of good NCLEX style books that you can purchase that have CD's with thousands of questions for practice. We HAD to...
If you like the idea of the medical field but do not want to do the hands-on type of stuff, why not look into medical transcription? I have worked from home for many, many, many years doing...
As a student, the last unit that I was on in a VERY BIG city hospital was filled with nurses and techs who spent a lot of time online (shopping at Target for Christmas gifts, playing games, pricing...
Hi there, I was an MT for 20+ years and am now pursuing a nursing career. I worked from home for 13 of those 20 years and made a very good income. Honestly, I will probably make about the same as a...
We just had a very similar conversation at clinicals with our instructor, and she said basically that if you go into psych nursing and later decide to go into another specialty it would be...
Just remember that you were a student and didn't roll out of bed one day and suddenly were a nurse. As a first year student, we have been limited with what we are allowed to do....and in my situation...
Hi Everyone,
My long-term goal is to become a hospice nurse, although as a student I know that goal is a long way off. I have heard from several nurses that I should probably go into a hospital...
Your heart is in the right place. Trust me, I think we have all felt the same way at one time or another with school. Don't let it defeat you....keep your head high and your eye on the the light at...
We are allowed to review our tests, but are absolutely not allowed to write anything down. I don't think you did anything wrong, but this is the perfect example of why I don't share any of my notes...
MiaKeaRN replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing
I think that they would definitely consider you for a job either as a CNA or as a PCT. You have a strong background, just with some time lapsing since you last worked. Go for it!! Good