TakeTwoAspirin MSN, RN, APRN

A case like what? There is no diagnosis yet, you are simply indicating that they have had an abnormal test that requires further testing. It's not like you are breaking the news that they have 6 months to live. "Concerning" isn't a diagnosis. You...

Back when I was an MA I used to call with lab results, biopsy results, follow up testing needs, etc. Not sure why as a RN you would consider this inappropriate.

WhoDat hit the nail on the head. You have to be clear what their status is before you start fighting the good fight on this. If they are sub-contracted by the hospital by a third-party company then they may be paid by the hour and only get paid fr...

You simply tell perspective employers that there isn't a suitable position open at this time to accommodate you current education and licensing and you are anxious to start your new career as a Nurse Practitioner. Jump ship. Be happy! The place yo...

If you are a brand new OR nurse in a residency program where was your preceptor when all this was going on? Clearly, you are not ready to be left alone and that is frustrating for everyone concerned but not your fault. It takes at least 6 months b...

Heartbreaking news, just heartbreaking.

Not sure where you are from, but I'm guessing UK or Australia (Panadol). Anyway, in my State I have full independent practice. I do not need a supervising physician, I write my own prescriptions (both for narcotics and Panadol if I so desire), and ca...

So if you were there, and her actions caused you to be concerned enough for patient welfare that you actually woke up a sleeping patient to interrogate them, why wouldn't you simply ask the nurse "Hey, what's going on?". You seem hell bent on getti...

Big-RN, I'm sorry, but if she is the only RN on duty then who are you and what are you doing there to witness all of this?

I believe the ANCC will send you an analysis of what you did well, and where you need to work harder. You should use this as a framework for your studies moving forwards. Sorry you failed. I can't even imagine. Give yourself time to recover, and t...

You are correct to want some structure in your job description, along with other terms and conditions of your contract. If you do not stipulate anything at this stage you are open to abuse. They will use you how and when they wish and you will have...

I have always been eligible for random drug testing, although I have never actually been asked to submit a random screen. I do think it is completely ridiculous to have an entire group of people in one hospital system ineligible for testing because ...

After years of doing this, I still get anxiety before going to work on certain days. If I know I'm going to have to deal with a particularly difficult patient or family, or if the patient is failing and I feel as if I'm running out of treatment opti...

If she were to work a 40 hour week in clinicals for a total of 6 months, that would give her over 1,000 hours of clinical experience. This is far more than either of the two regulating bodies for nurse practitioners require for the certifying examin...

Actually, if you are moving to Lebanon because you or your spouse are in the military, it may be possible for you to complete clinicals there so long as it is at a US military base under the supervision of US personnel.

Make the most of where you are and do what you can to pad your resume with peds experience. Once you are done with training and orientation express a desire to be on the peds specialty team (if there is one) and take initiative to make changes in th...

Just curious. Does you school have a minimum GPA to graduate from your BNS program? When I did my BSN we couldn't drop below a 3.0 average or we were out. It may help people responding to know why you are doing so poorly in your BSN studies. If yo...

If they really cared, they would give out hoodies without the logo. Nobody wants that crap!

So they are perfectly happy for you to work 60 hours a week for them, but heaven forbid you go do those hours with someone else! Ridiculous, empty threat.

I would be interested in reading this article. Would you please post full citation/link?

I normally think leasing a car is a bad idea (you don't get anything for your money at the end of the day) but in your case it may solve some problems. You will have new, reliable, and maintenance-free driving for your clinicals for a lesser amount ...

The Maryland Board of Nursing is a disgrace, always has been, likely always will be.

Kayemi3 Please don't take me the wrong way, I am trying to help, but you are focused is off. I know the drag and drop and pictures can be a little stressful, but these are a very, very small part of the exam. If you really knew your stuff, they wou...

COB is a state of mind, not a date on a calendar!

They are absolutely correct, NPs are different from RNs. As an NP they will be making money off of you, as an RN you are an expense. Don't forget this!