frogdream

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1. Why such high new RN turnover?

   frogdream replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have just completed my first 11 months as a new RN (2nd career with lot's of other work experience). The first 4 months were the worst work months of my life. I really, for the first time in my...

2. Concern: Age Discrimination for a New 58 RN

   frogdream replied to Cyns's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   HI! I had just turned 59 when I graduated from an ADN program last December (2010). I have other degrees, decided to go to nursing school 3 years prior to that. I then go a job in administration at a...

3. What can I do now to help get the job I want?

   frogdream replied to chaplainjanie's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated Dec '10. the only people in my class who have jobs so far, have jobs in the hospital they were working in already. I worked in administration, one was a CNA, etc. I would suggest CNA or...

4. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

   frogdream replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I really like the solution you have outlined above! Sit down, look her in the eye and ask her how you can both work this out in order to make it a little less burdensome for both of

5. Orienting woes!

   frogdream replied to KeechieSan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   As an older experienced person, but new grad nurse who is 2 months into a 4 month orientation, I would like to give you my perspective about preceptors. I have been working with 2 different nurses,...

6. anyone leave high paying 1st career?

   frogdream replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

   I suggest finding a job in a major hospital where you might want to work as a nurse someday. I came from Finance, lost my job, decided to pursue nursing school, was hired in administration in a great...

7. Anyone who has completed an RN-BSN....

   frogdream replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

   I have an ADN (BA in another subject), just started my 1st RN job in acute care and start an online BSN program next week. I am only taking one class to start with. I can put it on hold if I can't...

8. Older mature nurses: How can I encourage my mom to pursue her RN with me?& should I?

   frogdream replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

   There are lots of admin jobs or even unit clerk. I came from finance, found a job as an administrative secretary in the hospital. There are also many types of service jobs. I think the fact that I...

9. Older mature nurses: How can I encourage my mom to pursue her RN with me?& should I?

   frogdream replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

   I just graduated from an ADN program in Jan 2011, and passed the NCLEX last week. I turned 59 in December 2010. I have an RN job lined up because I have been working in a hospital while going to...

10. Ever had a nursing instructor hate you?

    frogdream replied to bustthewave's topic in General Students

    You have to understand that you are an adult and need to take charge of your own situation. Don't give the instructor any excuse to misunderstand or doubt the quality of your work (it must actually be...

11. Any public online RN-BSN that accept out of state students that are more affordable?

    frogdream replied to heathert_kc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am in the same situation. I am applying to Utica College, NY. It is a "brick & mortar" college with a good nursing program, fully accredited. The RN-BSN is all online and costs about the same as...

12. staying in shape as a nurse?

    frogdream replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished nursing school (yippee!) and 20 lbs heavier! I also work a full time office job which doesn't help. I am actually looking forward to working as an RN for many reasons, but one...

13. I'm 53 and want to be an LVN (Clock is ticking)

    frogdream replied to Motivated grandma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This month (Dec 2010) I turned 59 and graduated from an Associate degree RN program! I worked full time during the 3 years it took me to get it. (Prereq's + 2 year program). I studied like never...

14. Did you work while in nursing school?

    frogdream replied to mamacashew's topic in General Nursing

    In September I will start my 4th (out of 4) and last semester in an ADN program designed for working people. All prereqs were done in advance. We have classes in the evenings and our clinicals on...

15. Let's talk about the basic facts about the health care reform bill...

    frogdream replied to morningland's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I lived and worked in Italy for several years and was under their universal health care system. My income taxes on a salary of approx $50,000 were 60%! Everyone who could afford it, with any kind of...