Serendipity318 replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing
I am a new grad from BCTC. I actually posted a pretty long response to someone awhile ago who was going to start this semester. I explained in detail what to expect starting school so if you want to...
I don't think there is such a thing as being "too caring" in the nursing field. In fact I think you have to have a certain level of caring and empathy to work with and help sick people. So don't let...
Serendipity318 replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing
I am also a new nurse and I would NEVER even think of behaving in such unprofessional and rude behavior. My graduating class was around 80 people, both young and older (a few were in their 50's) and...
Serendipity318 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing
As a new nurse and while being a nursing student in school, I witnessed serveral occasions where it was 6:30 or later when another unit (not just the ER) called to transfer pt and give report. Even my...
I live in Lexington KY and are a new grad with an ADN. I just started working in telemetry and progressive care and my base pay is $20.63 with shift differentials up to $4.25 for nights and weekends....
You're fine with your TB test. As long as you have proof it was done, within the past year that is all you will need. You don't need to have another one done. I used to work for a dr's office in lex...
There is actually two 120 hour "preceptorships" that you have to do to become a RN. One of the requirements to complete the ADN program at BCTC is to complete a 120 hour preceptorship which is done...
Hey, I just graduated from the ADN program at BCTC and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to be a RN. They set it up to where you have clinical rotations at the local hospitals shortly after you...