Just a thought- but if you're having some anxiety, guilt, difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed, negative feelings about yourself- maybe you're having some depression? Especially if this is a...
Thank you! The thing is, there are few refresher courses offered in my area, and they include classroom instruction and clinicals in a LTC facility (which is kind of odd because I live in a large...
Hi, Does anyone have suggestions for a good RN refresher course in the Twin Cities? I know most are offered through community colleges. I'm also wondering if anyone knows about or has had experience...
Hi freezebabyRN, thanks again! I've done labor and delivery for several years. I'm looking a little more at med-surg now to get some well-rounded experience. I'd rather not say which hospitals have...
Thanks for the suggestions, freezebabyRN. I have a BSN. I'm planning on taking a refresher course, which I think will be very helpful. I am also thinking of applying for a med-surg position to get...
Salgal08 replied to jackson6355's topic in Nursing Career
You'll probably need to take an RN refresher course. I've been out of nursing for several years and I'm having trouble getting hired, and have been told a refresher course will help. Check with your...
Salgal08 replied to Buttercupkitten3's topic in Retired Nurses
I have been out of the nursing field for about 10 years and have been trying to return. I've submitted several applications along with my resume, and I've felt very brushed off and lost. I've even...
Hello I worked L&D for several years. I've always had an interest in NICU nursing, and think my backround would be a benefit because I have experienced high risk deliveries, preterm labor, sick...
Hello again, I recently spoke with a nurse manager for an NICU who was VERY discouraging to me about getting into NICU. She said she thinks I would have a hard time even going back to OB. I asked her...
Salgal08 replied to nurturing_angel's topic in Ob/Gyn
Hi, you sound like a humble person and I think you did the right thing by talking with your manager and the doctor. As someone else said, we've all made mistakes. No one is perfect! I encourage you to...
Hi, I'm not sure about results and how they do that now because it's been years since I've taken the NCLEX. But, it sounds as if you passed to me. If so, CONGRATULATIONS to you! Great job on all your...
Hi - I was an L & D nurse for about 8 years and then left the field for about 10 years to raise my children. Now I would like to return to L & D again. I've always kept my nursing license...