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Hmm. Doesn't sound safe. Why is a MD deciding how much training a nurse needs? Maybe he was an RN before an MD? Clearly, nobody is advocating for you. I've only been out of nursing school for one year and what I've learned in that short time is that ...

hello!! i've been a nurse for nine months now and my tunnel vision of only focusing on tasks is beginning to widen- i feel like i can actually try to teach my patients now, not just read from the discharge worksheet . :) so i'm hoping for some help w...

You all are the best!! Thank you!! Any more? :)

I got about 7 weeks or orientation. Speak up and after your off orientation, make sure you ask to work with people who are receptive to lots of questions. I think the days of NEW GRAD orientation are few and far between.

Yes, absolutely you can do this! I just graduated in 5/10, and just was hired for my first job! Nursing school is challenging. It's not like getting your BA degree (at least it wasn't for me). Like previous posts have said, being somewhat organi...

So I passed NCLEX in early July and to this day have had one interview, which did not land a job. I've applied many, many places. I'm starting to become incredibly disillusioned thinking I spent two years of my life in school for nothing. I have...

Thank you everyone for your posts! THey've been very helpful!

Hello! Wondering if you can share your thoughts with me. I'm a new grad with social work background (nursing is 2nd career). Naturally, I'm getting call backs on Psych RN positions. I do not want to do psych nursing, because I spent my first caree...

You would need to check with college you plan to get your Nursing degree from. They should be able to tell you or have a website that would demonstrate. I just finished nursing school and if you can swing it, I would do your prereq's for nursing, ...

Thank you for taking the time to write this!! I wish everyone would read it.

I wouldn't let one person stop you from anything. This is your life, YOU get to write the story. There are several "mature" students in my class that worked in the corporate world, or taught school, we even have an artist. They had no medical expe...

Perhaps making a gratitude list would be wise....I'll be 41 and I'm thrilled to think that at my age I am able to make a career change. You're young.....your limits are all in your mind. :):)

Woo hoo!! Congratulations!!! I'll be 41 when I graduate. Two of my classmates are 59!! Way to go. Have fun on the journey!

Absolutely....Saunders is my favorite. It breaks downt the sections like F&E, It's a blue book. Definitely worth it. Of course, ask your instructors too. They will be a great resource! Have fun!

make sure you have a firm understanding of hydrostatic pressure,oncotic pressure, osmotic, etc. Also have a basic understanding of the electrolytes....Na, K, Ca, P, Mg, Cl. Our class did most poorly on this exam. It will have a lot to do with ho...

Hi! I'm a 1st year nursing student and I'm really overwhelmed trying to process a patient I had. I'm writing nursing diagnoses and I'm wondering if someone can tell me if I'm on the right track.....a little pt hx: Over 60 yo, hx of COPD, emphysema, b...

Forgot to mention this pt already has a inferior vena cava filter from previous PE's. Anyone have any thoughts, anyone?

Hi! I'm a 1st year nursing student and I'm really overwhelmed trying to process a patient I had. I'm writing nursing diagnoses and I'm wondering if someone can tell me if I'm on the right track.....a little pt hx: Over 60 yo, hx of COPD, emphysema, b...

I forgot to mention that pt has an inferior vena cava filter in place from previous PE's. Can I have both diagnoses...risk for hemorrhage, risk for dvt?

Thank you!

Hello! I'm just wondering if anyone out there can share something positive about nursing school. I'm starting an ADN program in August. Everyone is telling me to "say goodbye to my kids," "divorce could occur," "you won't see daylight for two years."...

Thank YOU!!!

I'll be 41 years old when I graduate.