bargainhound RN

Just review the book on your own.

I would suggest to let them ask questions so you can dispell myths and clarify the role and education requirements.

Good luck to you as you learn about nursing and also about how to go about getting into nursing school, etc.! Sounds like folks have given good answers, but if you have specific questions, please ask them. I know how hard it is to try to understand e...

Yes, agencies would give you assignments in blocks of weeks, like 13 weeks or less, if that is what you want to do.

http://medi-smart.com/student.htm Try this one.

http://www.tabers.com is one website for definitions to help you learn some basics..........there is a free trial.

Yes, you can get a job in psych nursing. You can find managers that will train you.

Exactly, do not say anything that can come back to bite you in the future. Be professional, do the best job you know how, and just "kill them with kindness". The staff should be able to put 2 and 2 together for themselves and see that management was...

I agree that your current job along with your work history is great. Nothing should stop you from whatever you want to do once you have those degrees. The home health experience is a plus, because administrators also need to understand that market/pr...

another cause: management not giving whatever they promised in hiring interview (loss of hope)

Causes: inadequately educated/prepared co-workers other departments in hospital that function poorly maltreatment from families/patients maltreamtent from doctors/management/people in power

Causes: not enough: rest/sleep support from management family/friends to talk to away from work activities that you enjoy that take your mind off work issues proper nutrition/fluids ...

3rd week? You have lots of clinicals ahead of you! Relax it will come soon enough! God bless you! Just concentrate on whatever is the focus for the week.

Turn it into a positive. It is really a growing experience even though the teacher seems to be hanging onto that problem you identified. Stay calm. Sometimes, if you have to, just get through one minute at a time. If that is too much, just one secon...

There are products for this and also picture boards. Speech therapist should be able to help you find these resources.

Lord help us. I feel the same way. I have found a few niches, but am really looking at the long term.......how to survive until retirement.

There is a demand for this combination. Hospitals ( and other organizations) need people with these skills to help set up their systems and teach their staff and do QA type jobs. I know I did not answer your question, just wanted to comment.

Look for a hospital that has a good program for new grads with flexible orientation. Explain your needs.

Sounds like impossible situation. What do they suggest? How would they solve the issues? I know inspectors sometimes give mandates and apologize but still say "whatever" must be done. I do not have the answer. The unreasonable rules/threats from insp...

Are there nursing staffing agencies in Canada? I personally found that less stressful. You can work at facilities you agree to and nothing against you if you say no/do not accept an assignment. You just give availability and they schedule you. You ca...

I would look to see who awarded the title........might just be some local organization.

Most tests I have taken were based on the NLN exam. Same test most places. Generally, if the test is different, the test has similar questions: digoxin, lasix, K+, IV rate calculations, dose calculations for tablets as well as injectables.

It definitely is individualized to the nurse/person. We all have different reactions to different situations. We just have to learn which ones we can tolerate. It is different for each one of us. Also, at different times of our lives/careers, needs/t...

Please, get rested. Change jobs if that is what it takes. You must put your health as a priority in your life/career. http://www.stressdoc.com has some really good info in burnout and he uses a sense of humor. But, bottom line, is you must get rest ...

You are in trouble. See your doctor for help with this issue. (You need rest, possibly medication for depression, and someone to back you up that your health is sufferring. Stress, depression, overwork is understatement. 6 nights in a row is too many...