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  1. In over my head?

    carluvscats replied to CheezeETs's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can always count on coming to AN and reading another story of a nurse being put in ridiculous situations. NO WAY would I do it, ever ever ever ever...... and I'm sorry you are even being

  2. I lost my passion for nursing..how do I get it back?

    carluvscats replied to Harlene's topic in General Nursing

    Harlene, if you have "lost your passion for life" it will spill over into everything.... your career, relationships, how you view yourself and perceived weaknesses/strengths, etc etc. It sounds to...

  3. Has anyone worked with Operation Smile?

    carluvscats replied to lambimari's topic in General Nursing

    I have checked into OS a bit and they want their nurses to have been working the past 2 years in OR/ICU/Med-Surg in order to qualify for volunteering. Sounds like the nurses have to hit the ground...

  4. Another nurse got fired because of me.

    carluvscats replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    The OP has already stated that she is going to talk to her mentors about the situation. She already said how terrible she feels that it went down the way it did. Most of us as new nurses go to work...

  5. When should I start studying for the NCLEX-RN?

    carluvscats replied to carissabest's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the NCLEX prep books will make much sense to you until the nursing part of the program starts. What I did was use the Saunders book in conjunction with class notes while studying for...

  6. Nursing Online

    carluvscats replied to bdbrdb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did online classes for my LPN and RN (ADN) through a local community college. The lectures were the same that the face-to-face classes had (power points with audio). I had good success and found...

  7. thoughts/advice welcomed........

    carluvscats replied to carluvscats's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats to you BCgrad! May you have many happy years in your

  8. thoughts/advice welcomed........

    carluvscats replied to carluvscats's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you Smitty, Sheri and mom2! I really appreciate your thoughts and wisdom. What I *really* want to do is medical missions; clinic work or outpatient surgeries, a la Operation Smile or Mercy...

  9. Comprehensive 100% Online FNP programs...

    carluvscats replied to dc_frank's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you dc

  10. Can a Nurse Specialize to Work with Individuals with Special Needs?

    carluvscats replied to elb252's topic in General Nursing

    I do pediatric home health, and love it. :) You may want to check out Shriners Hospitals. They do awesome work for kids with a variety of disabilities. Best of luck to

  11. Long term care or clinic job?

    carluvscats replied to shine123's topic in General Nursing

    Clinic, for sure! The little ones are only little once. Plus, working nights with a baby will surely bring you lots of needless stress from sleep deprivation alone. The money will hardly matter if...

  12. looking for a second PRN job

    carluvscats replied to RheatherN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely look at your local agencies. I work for a pediatric home health agency, and they seem to need fill-ins quite often. Good

  13. States Hiring New Grads

    carluvscats replied to restless09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Originally Posted by Snowman22 Texas...the only bad thing, you have to live in Texas" I only took this to mean that the poster indicated that residency in Texas was required for the position. I...

  14. Job opening says "RN Required"

    carluvscats replied to LauraLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same experience as NurseKatie. My area doesn't recognize graduate nurses, but there were a few classmates that were able to secure jobs before graduation (we were LPN's becoming RN's), on...

  15. Toxic Healthcare Personalities

    carluvscats replied to Flightline's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hahahahahaha Flightline. Thanks for the

  16. How far behind am I?

    carluvscats replied to NurseMarla's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmmm, no, you're not. I graduated with my RN last May, waited until October (serious lack of motivation to study!) to take boards and didn't get a job until December. And, it is not the perfect...

  17. I'm so happy.

    carluvscats replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I'm happy that you're happy! Here's to a long life of happiness with your dream man and good job. Yeah..... I'd say you are blessed.

  18. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    carluvscats replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    In a former life, I worked with a teacher who would say "she borrowed me an umbrella/book/etc.".......

  19. Interview............ **groans**

    carluvscats replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, I think your 3 things were good! "Sociable" may not be the greatest response, but it does convey an attitude of friendliness, and that really is important! Best of luck to you and keep us...

  20. HELP PLEASE...............

    carluvscats replied to CTMMaine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Perhaps the acceptance letter will give you a "reply by" date? That would make your decision easier, of course. And, perhaps the phone interview tomorrow will shed some light on what they are...

  21. testing in 10 days and scoring only 75% on pre-tests

    carluvscats replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with itsmyturn on the scores. Just try to keep the big picture in mind when reading the questions but don't read into them. Go with the information that is given, and usually your first...

  22. I am being advised that when I graduate...

    carluvscats replied to Lexnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Take it easy, Lex....... most everyone on here is supportive and sympathetic to one

  23. "Fired for NO Reason"

    carluvscats replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow, mama d, that is truly a frightening story. I just have to believe that most new grads are not like the one you

  24. Please help, I am taking my Board Exam for the LPN for the 3rd time.

    carluvscats replied to krysiautzig's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did Saunders for both LPN and RN exams. There are loads of questions with the rationale, as well as a CD..... it's about $50 at Barnes & Noble. Best of luck to you! You can do this!

  25. Lpn renewal licensed

    carluvscats replied to Keenay99's topic in General Nursing

    Have you contacted your BON yet? They will have all the answers you