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  1. Pre-Employment Testing

    LeavingTeaching4RN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I would like to apply to a few agencies in the South Florida Area. I have been off the floor for about 9 months. I am reviewing NCLEX materials. Any advice or study tips for the agency...

  2. Do you lose nursing skills as a nurse case manager?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Nurse_Ayanna76's topic in Case Management

    You will learn new skills. However, I no longer fill comfortable starting IVs, but I was never great at that skill anyway. I don't know anyone who leaves bedside nursing and wants to return though....

  3. Broward College Nursing or NSU ? Winter 2014'

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to AwesomeNurseToBe's topic in School, College Programs

    Definitely, without a doubt, Broward College. It is a difficult program and some of the instructors are very challenging. However, my co-workers, who are NOVA, Barry and UM graduates, make the same...

  4. Case Management in nursing

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Bluebell.'s topic in Case Management

    I am an acute care case manager, which means I am an RN case manager in a hospital. My role is to make sure we get paid. I review charts to ensure patient's meet inpatient criteria, to identify and...

  5. Pre-Employment Testing

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Not quite. I mean the competency

  6. Psych Nurse Practitioner

    LeavingTeaching4RN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello Alllnurses, Where can I find information about the job outlook for psych nurse practitioners? The schools in my area have closed admission to their Psych NP programs, which makes me nervous...

  7. What was your experince at Broward College nursing program ?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BKD's topic in Florida Nursing

    If at all possible, stop working 32 hours per week!! This is a full time program. It is very difficult especiallt if you

  8. Is 50+ pages of reading a week "normal?"

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    I wish I only had to read 50 pages a week in nursing school. That's less than 10 pages a day. My first exam in nursing school covered over 900 pages of text!! Seriously, I counted

  9. Too many Applicants....

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You don't catch your own mistakes because when you proofread your own writing less than 24hours after you wrote it, you usually read what you think you wrote not what you actually

  10. New grad RNs: Do you hate nursing already?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to OliveRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    This is the prevailing theme at my place of employment. Well, at least we have a job!!! This attitude drives me crazy and explains why nurses are at the bottom of the totem pole. I swear, even the...

  11. New grad RNs: Do you hate nursing already?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to OliveRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Please try EAP. Speaking with a therapist can only help. If you aren't happy with the first person you speak with, try someone else. You don't have to struggle alone. Also, it makes me feel better...

  12. job expenses to expect?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to httamli's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have enough experience. But, if I make it through, I will definately consider

  13. job expenses to expect?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to httamli's topic in General Nursing

    My expenses as an RN are not even worth mentioning when comparing them to my out of pocket expenses as a teacher. As a teacher, I spent a lot of money on supplies, incentives, cloths, food, etc for my...

  14. New grad RNs: Do you hate nursing already?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to OliveRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I could have written your post. I am having a very difficult time with my new career in nursing. I became so depressed. My unhappiness with my career choice was taking over my life. I think about work...

  15. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    My husband works in utilities. I met him in middle

  16. Things I have learned in Nursing

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has taught me... I am in the BUSINESS of healthcare. Not the healthcare

  17. Nursing vs. Teaching for Major

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to MsSaveThePlanet's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked as a teacher before returning to nursing school and becoming an RN. Both have their pros and cons. In most states, you can teach without a degree in education. However, you can't be a...

  18. Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about your sister and your unfortunate experience with your physician's office. Best wishes to you and your

  19. Is Psych Nursing Easy?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I greatly appreciate all of the info shared in this thread. I am a new grad nurse on a med/surg floor. I have a bachelor's in psych and I am excited about getting a year of med/surg experience and...

  20. Merry Christmas from...

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas from Fort Lauderdale, FL, where we are celebrating Christmas in T shirts and shorts. It is a nice 77 degrees

  21. What was your experince at Broward College nursing program ?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BKD's topic in Florida Nursing

    Jam 911, I got an offer contingent upon passing the boards, which were scheduled 2 weeks after the interview. The nurse manager and assistant, who interviewed me didn't even ask about my license....

  22. What was your experince at Broward College nursing program ?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BKD's topic in Florida Nursing

    Jam911, I took my boards, passed with 75 questions. I got a job before I passed the boards and started working shortly

  23. What was your experince at Broward College nursing program ?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BKD's topic in Florida Nursing

    I always used the current edition. However, I had a couple classmates who always used an old edition b/c money was tight. They passed. So, my guess is, it doesn't

  24. What was your experince at Broward College nursing program ?

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to RN2BKD's topic in Florida Nursing

    In Psych, you need to read the book and know the notes. The second test is a challenge and unless you really study and know your meds, you'll probably see a 10 point drop from your first test grade....

  25. Is this school worht it???

    LeavingTeaching4RN replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in LPN to RN

    I would say wait. Especially, now that the job market is horrible for new