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  1. How Do I Toughen Up At Work? Part 1

    nurseontheway replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I used to be a basket case at work too. I was so stressed out about trying to catch on to dialysis that I just couldn't handle the extra criticism. There was one coworker in particular that just...

  2. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    nurseontheway replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    So it sounds like the changes that are being made to OU are making it more

  3. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    nurseontheway replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    If I went to class one day a week that would be it. I work full time and worry about fitting the class time into my schedule because I work four/ten hour days already and have two kids. Online will...

  4. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    nurseontheway replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I applied at OU and am having my transcripts sent it. I have already been accepted to IWU so maybe I should just stick with them- the program starts April 26th and I could go locally one day a week...

  5. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    nurseontheway replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I want to start my BSN in the Spring. I got my ADN in March of 10' and am ready to start again. I am looking at Indiana Wesleyan but they are very, very expensive compared to OU. The huge advantage is...

  6. Associates RN vs BSN

    nurseontheway replied to derekfitness's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was told by a Nurse that has 20 years of experience to not waste my time or money getting my BSN. My opinion is that in this day and age that you really do need it- most hospitals have achieved...

  7. Dialysis for New Grad

    nurseontheway replied to Cougarstheta's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It was really hard getting used to dialysis at first but I can say that I also love it now. It is nice to have all of your patients out in the open and you have a set routine. It is true that you...

  8. Dialysis for New Grad

    nurseontheway replied to Cougarstheta's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow, it is funny because we are all in the same boat. I also applied to hospitals etc. (you name it I applied) and the only interview/job offer that I got was in dialysis. I have been at the clinic...

  9. Working for Hospice?

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you all for your replies. I think that I will try prn first and see what I

  10. How long before you're no longer considered a New Grad?

    nurseontheway replied to fmiller007's topic in General Nursing

    I just reached my one year anniversary at work so that is nice to

  11. Older nurses taking forever to computer chart

    nurseontheway replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

    My mom is not a nurse but she is in her 50's and is completely intimidated by the computer. I am a new Nurse and we have a Nurse at work that struggles with using the computer- she has many years of...

  12. Do you like dialysis?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am a new grad and have been working in a dialysis clinic for a few months. I just can't quite decide if it is for me or not- I can run my section (cannulate the patients, put up/tear down the...

  13. pt weights

    nurseontheway replied to armynurse,rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What is a crit like? And what does BKA

  14. I passed the HESI/Entrance exam!!!!!!!!

    nurseontheway posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone. I took the entrance exam for the LPN course- at the school that I am applying at they make you take the HESI. You had to get a 70% on each part to pass. I got a 78% on Math (this is my...

  15. New job- getting adjusted

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. How long does it take to know if you are going to like a job? I worked as a LPN before but recently got my RN license. I am in training and as of now don't care for the environment....

  16. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    nurseontheway replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    Wow, here we are talking about makeup/nails etc. but it sounds like people need to get back to the basics- deodorant and oral hygiene? Give me a break.... I think that the main focus is to be an...

  17. Am I too young?

    nurseontheway replied to mariemac89LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have loved to have my head on my shoulders at that age- I just got my RN license and I am in my 30's :) Don't let other people affect your decision- everyone else is right about you knowing...

  18. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    nurseontheway replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    We were allowed to wear makeup in Nursing school but at work the Nurses/techs even have fake nails. There are a lot of cute scrubs out there that don't look so frumpy either- Koi makes some really...

  19. Question- Nursing license 'Active (Restricted)'

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    What does it mean if someone's Nursing license is 'active (restricted)' and it says 'probation with permanent restrictions.' Are they able to administer medication? What would you have to do to have...

  20. Acute dialysis nurse/patient ratio

    nurseontheway replied to Chisca's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Our unit is either 4:1 or 3:1. However we usually have one or two float technicians (sometimes it is a Nurse.) I am still in training but from what I have seen everyone works together and if a crisis...

  21. Terrified of the stick :(

    nurseontheway replied to kellyrainRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is my 3rd week in training and it can be very intimidating. I was about ready to give up last week but am glad that I didn't. I surely agree with 'practice makes perfect.' We have only been...

  22. Do you guys think I did the right thing? I'm a Nurse but still study dialysis tech.

    nurseontheway replied to jtanga's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I just started training as a Dialysis Nurse but we have to work as a tech for around a year before we are on the floor as a Nurse. It makes sense because dialysis is very specialized. It is very...

  23. Thanks for ruining my holiday ....

    nurseontheway replied to Peeker19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is hard to keep getting rejection emails/post cards in the mail (or phone calls!) I have never heard of someone calling you to tell you that you didn't get a job? I would also investigate this. I...

  24. Finding a Job- New Grad

    nurseontheway posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    How long did it take to get your first job after graduation/passing the NCLEX? I graduated in March and recently got my license. I have talked a couple of hospital recruiters who have informed me that...

  25. Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    nurseontheway replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    There is a tie in my book- I saw a set that looked like 'denim' and a scrub top that was