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This morning an enrollment counselor told me the RN to MSN program takes FOUR YEARS!!! I have a bachelor's degree in psych and an associate's in nursing. Four years is a far cry from a 1-2 years. Has anyone else heard this?

Don't despair. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more and improve your skills and your time management. Some patients would wiggle out of a dressing if it was secured with duct tape! Ask other nurses for the techniques they use if you have a tricky one. Regarding medications, remember that the time of administration is planned by the doctor in order to keep the titre at a certain level. You said you like your job and that's very important so do take advantage of the "plan". Do you know who is responsible for evaluating your progress regarding the plan? Ask for feedback frequently so you know whether or not he/she thinks you are making progress. Had anyone mentioned to you the "small mistakes" before this incident? And, yes, absolutely, always have an updated resume prepared. And a PRN job is a wonderful safety net for the reasons mentioned in previous posts. However, be careful that a PRN job leaves you with enough energy to perform well at your current job. Be patient with yourself, we all improve with practice. All the best!

Thank you so much! Is anyone familiar with "stipends" that some schools are offering?

Hi, Hopefully someone out there has some suggestions. I love to teach! Background: I'm an RN -Psych Nurse. Have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Have completed all prerequisites for a BSN - A&P I&II, Microbiology, Statistics, Chemistry, Nutrition etc. Goal: To earn a Master's Degree in Nursing Education and in Psych. Would like to be an Instructor at a nursing school and continue to work part time as a Psych Nurse. Willing to do it online or to relocate to anywhere in the US. Any suggestions? Thank you so much for your suggestions.

I'm very interested too.....

The supervisor on my shift told me "ask the aides" who is who.

Is this Safe? Census: 45 ID Bands: 0 Nurses: 1 I started a Per Diem RN position and was surprised to learn that none of the patients wear ID Bands. The accepted method of patient identification for medication administration is (1) a Photograph from the Med Pass Book (no computers here) or (2) to "ask the aides" who is who. The most prevalent diagnosis in this population is dimentia and many patients cannot tell you their own names. So I'm wandering through the dining room with a photo in one hand and medication in the other. Or, after dinner, I'm trying to identify patients as they wander through the hallways. The Med Pass typically takes the seasoned nurses on this floor from 6 to 7 hours. When I asked why the patients wear no ID Bands I was told that it had nothing to do with HIPPA but rather, it is a matter of "Patient Dignity" and that the bands get wet in the shower. Eventually I will get to know all the patients but in the meantime, is this safe? And, is it standard practice?

A nurse manager on one of the units told me that. She said they train lots of people but that 50% of them end up leaving!

I have been offered a "new grad" med surg position in a small city hospital. Very excited but told that they only 50% of the new nurses they train stay. Is this an "industry standard" or a big red flag? Thank you