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  1. A patient had an NG tube with tube feeding that was clogged, I went to flush the NG tube with NS and I was unable to de-clog it and in the process some of the NS sprayed out of the tube and hit me on the face, right below my nose and my upper lip. (I...
  2. California Boards

    Hello, I have been a RN in the state of Michigan for five years and I am thinking of relocating to either California. Does anyone know where I can find information if I need to retake the boards in either state? I've been on vacation to both places a...
  3. Hawaii Boards

    Hello, I have been a RN in the state of Michigan for five years and I am thinking of relocating to Hawaii. Does anyone know where I can find information if I need to retake the boards in either state? I've been on vacation to both places and I muc...
  4. Hawaii Boards

    Hi, so just to verify, you only need to take the NCLEX once? And if you pass you can work in all 50 states without ever taking it again?
  5. California Boards

    Hi, yes I am a US graduate and I have a BSN. Is there a map where I can see which states require me to retake the boards if I already have a license from MI? Thank you.
  6. I recently graduated and passed the NCLEX. I live in Michigan and since there are no jobs here because all of the auto workers who got laid off have their wifes go back to work as nurses and every hospital wants a nurse with at least one year's exper...
  7. Which organization to join?

    I'm interested in joining a nursing organization but have no idea which one to join (just look at how many are in this link) http://www.nurse.org/orgs.shtml I'm currently working on a medical cardiology unit and I'm going to school for NP (primary ...
  8. I graduated a couple months ago and have been looking for a job since I passed the NCLEX. I finally received a job offer and I start next week. I'll be working on the medical cardiology floor. The person who interviewed me told me that this is a very...
  9. new grad jobs?

    bump, which hospital was this at?
  10. Laney, I'm in MI also. Can you please contact me with information on which hospitals have the nurse extern program? I contacted Henry Ford Hospital and applied for nurse extern but they told me I can't be in it because I am a nurse already.
  11. I am a new graduate and can't get a job because 100% of the jobs require that I have 1-2 years of experience. How am I supposed to get experience if no one will hire me? I have bills to pay and I am losing money each month getting further and furthe...
  12. Job Interview

    So I had a job interview on the 20th, which was a Friday. The person giving me the interview told me that I will hear from HR "early next week". Well, I never did and today is the 1st. Should I call them? What do I say? This was my first interview si...
  13. Job Applications

    I have a couple questions. These are very basic questions but I need some opinions. 1) When asked for 3 references, can I put down my clinical instructors? Am I supposed to tell the clinical instructors that I will be putting them down or ask for th...
  14. What is your "Dreams" for the rest of your life!!

    My dream is to find a job as a new graduate nurse. I'm afraid I'll lose all of my skills if I don't get a job soon.
  15. Can a RN work as a nursing aide/assistant

    Thank you for your response. Is a LTC the same thing as a skilled nursing facility? I read on here that hospitals don't care if you have worked in a LTC, it has to be a skilled nursing facility. How exactly does a SNF differ from a LTC?
  16. Just got my license...

    I just passed the NCLEX and got my license a couple days ago. It expires in 5 months, is this normal? How do I renew it?
  17. New Grad Michigan Job Search

    I'm a new grad in oakland county, MI. Which hospitals in the area are hiring? I looked at several large hospitals' websites and they are only hiring for part time/contigent AND you need 2-3 years of experience, no new grads! Any advice for a new gra...
  18. Getting Fired or Resign?

    If you let them fire you you can apply for unemployment benefits. If you quit you won't be able to. Get fired and than go on a long needed 6+ month vacation. You don't have to list your current employer on the next job application.
  19. What nursing magazine should I subscribe to?

    You don't need to buy any magazines, get all the info. you need for free online.
  20. I dont handle lazy aides well

    From my experience most aids are lazy and jealous of RNs, it's even worse in nursing homes. My advice would be to go work somewhere where there are less aids, such as in the OR, etc. Good luck to you.
  21. Nursing, is it really that horrible of a job?

    Basically you'll be working as a glorified waitress.
  22. questions stops @ 265, what is my status??

    good luck but you might have failed!! A lot of people freak out when it shuts off at 75!
  23. Terminated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder

    Wow, this is a very touchy subject. On the one hand I feel for you but on the other I think there might be certain disorders that people have that perhaps aren't best suited for nursing. What I mean is, if a person has ADD and is a realtor (for exa...
  24. Brand new nurse- can you explain license??

    How many hours are 30 CEU? It sounds like this is just another way for the state to get some extra
  25. Not to be provacative but why not Physician's assistant....

    How the heck do PAs make twice as much as RNs??? http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_HC07000009.html