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is a preceptorship a student nurse position? we have paid student nurse positions at my facility- just curious if this is the same thing

Is it not the instructor's job to oversee that the students are doing things right? At least she caught it- eventually- but... double fail!

Go for it! You'll either be found annoying or determined. Flip the coin and take a chance. At least you'll get your name out there.

First- take a bite of humble pie. Second- no unit is going to dumb down anyone. You are simply becoming more proficient in the care of that type of patient. If you want to expand, then go elsewhere. But realize, going elsewhere isn't necessarily a step to being 'smarter' but rather an opportunity to gain more experience in caring for a different population.

If you really want it, take out student loans. Use them for daycare.

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Somebody trying to feel superior by kicking someone while they're down? Your lack of empathy is unflattering. I never once felt she resonated "poor me." Have a heart or keep your callous, albeit unhelpful, thoughts to yourself. Moving on- MissKitty, good luck in whatever path you decide to chose. Perhaps talk to your manager about a dayshift position or use your night shift differential to pay for overnight care.

I fear you will have a year or more of schooling ahead of you. Many states don't allow RNs to challenge the exam and a medic program is a year in length- if you already have the pre-reqs AND an EMT-B certification.

Be prepared for it to go UNsmoothly

90% of lung cancers are due to smoking. Really, the threat is minute (as compared to all the other interesting bugs we are exposed to)

Ha! And, I bet you would like it if it were as easy to complete a nursing program as it is to complete a CNA program. Maybe we should all just buy a degree. Really, the standards are high for a reason. If you think it is hard to get in, just wait until you are actually in a program.

Not if you weren't hired as an RN. You are to work within the scope of the position in which you are hired. Sorry about your difficulty. But, I believe going back for an MA will be a waste of your time and money. I know you are getting desperate, but I would suggest that rather than filling out online applications, you find out who the managers of given units are and contact them directly. Continue to contact them and emphasize how badly you want to work for their unit- not the hospital, not the specialty- but their unit. Good luck!

I would say that if you don't work while in nursing school now, you better be looking for something before you graduate. It is getting harder and harder for new grads to get hired, so having student nurse or unit tech experience can open doors. Many managers from my organization's prestigious units won't look at new grad applications unless you have student experience.

We have a dress code with the different colored scrubs differentiating roles and I love it. It makes it fast and easy to find who you need.

The ACLS and PALS should prove helpful. These courses are often included in new employee orientation and having them already puts you ahead of the game. Err... English...I don't know what that means. You can only get on orientation by getting hired. An IV certification likely won't be helpful as this skill is already expected of you and I've never heard of an orientation that included IV certification. A lot has changed in 15 years, but don't let that keep you from stressing that you have prior experience in a Level 1 Trauma center. It would be beneficial as it shows that you are not only seeking ways to continue education, but are also current on theories and practice in emergency nursing. You can't practice as an EMT unless you are certified as an EMT. Don't give up hope. If you aren't having luck with ER, then apply to other areas. ER tends to be a specialty that a lot of people are lined up to get into, so try applying elsewhere and possibly working another specialty until an ER position opens. Good luck!