Tay245 RN

Tay245 is a RN and specializes in LTC.

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1. New grad needs advice. PDN??

   Tay245 replied to Ms_Bee's topic in General Nursing

   I don't have an answer for you, but I just wanted to say stick in there. You will find the right fit for you. I'm sorry to hear of your bad experience but I believe if you made it this far and you...

2. you don't know have to be a charge nurse

   Tay245 replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

   Are you a new RN or a new RN there? Maybe the nurse orienting you thought you needed more time for orientation. Again, you need to ask your supervisor what she meant to have a definite answer. But if...

3. What would you change about nursing?

   Tay245 posted a topic in General Nursing

   In a perfect world, what would you change about nursing? I changed careers to become a nurse because I wanted to help people. I was dissatisfied with my former life and just wanted to follow my dreams...

4. Career Change to Nursing

   Tay245 replied to Jami2010's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, two things: 1) I have heard from former ACE students that the program is very hard so you have to mentally prepare yourself for all of the hard times you are going to experience. It will be...

5. Waiting for the Results of a Drug Test. I'm Freaking Out!

   Tay245 replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

   Although I really like this site it upsets me that some people can be so judgemental. I have been in the same situation and has worried just as much if not more. I understand that as a professional...

6. Thomas Jefferson FACT program

   Tay245 replied to greenland's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Congrats, I loved the

7. When to apply for a job??

   Tay245 replied to rofo4life's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Definitely apply now because the longer you wait the less jobs they will have to

8. Nursing Insurance

   Tay245 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I heard over and over that we need our own insurance but no one has ever gone into detail about where I get it or what I need. Any advice please. I start a new job soon and would like to be

9. Advice for a New Grad in LTC

   Tay245 replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am in the same position as you. I wish I knew what to expect except that its a LOT of work. I spoke to my unit manager today and she was very honest with me, telling me what to expect. I am a little...

10. Starting IV's

    Tay245 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a class I can take on starting IV's? In school we could not start them of course without a license therefore we only had the opportunity to start one once in simulation. I would really like...

11. NCLEX...don't break my heart...again!!!

    Tay245 replied to JCrow's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear that you did not pass this time. The first time I took NCLEX I did not pass so I used Suzanne's plan to study the second time. I was only able to do step one and then I answered at...

12. Interview tips

    Tay245 replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your advice. I will remember it and hopefully apply it (if my nerves don't get the best of me) during my

13. Interview tips

    Tay245 replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck to you too and thanks for the

14. Advice for new grads searching for work

    Tay245 replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, but I haven't had any interviews yet. Any advice for getting the interview in the first

15. Advice for new grads searching for work

    Tay245 replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will try them,