tainted1972

I couldn't get into a hospital in my city either, I am starting my BSN in a few months. Anyway, I accepted a PRN position in a LTC facility and I am getting more hours than I need and plenty of opportunities to practice skills. Full time positions are opening all of the time, but I am happy with my flexible schedule. BTW I am making more as a PRN in a LTC then a couple of my friends who work for a huge university hospital.

Good times! :)

You just want to get some compression stockings, you can find them anywhere you purchase nursing uniforms. I really like the knee high ones, they work wonders!

I tend to let em go when I am crouch down to do something.. expecially emptying foleys for some reason.

My company makes it very clear in orientation that no one is officially hired until after their 90 day probationary period, at which time they can decide to "fire" you. I think you should go over the policy, I bet if you read it you will find something that explains the practice.

University of Rio Grande in ohio

Soon I will be working as an RN for the same company I currently work for as an LPN with IV cert. I will be getting an $8hr increase in pay. I know many nurses who are happy being LPNs, there is nothing wrong with that. Some LPNs make a good amount of money and are secure in their current positions.

I worked as a PCA ( same thing as a PCT) for 3 years, I quit so I could go to school full time.. i have since graduated and despite my experience on a very busy, Med surg/tele unit.... I have not recieved ANY phone calls from any hospital in my area.. So based on my experience... stay put. Hospitals want you to have experience as a Nurse not as a tech. You are very fortunate to have a job lined up already.

If you were applying to a program that was highly competitive I would say take the classes again. But for a CC program, keep the C's.

I passed the NCLEX PN and the NCLEX RN .. the first time. The only thing that I did to study was answer as many practice questions I could a couple of hours a day starting about 3 days before I took the test. I was an average student with average grades. What helped me the most was knowing what kind of test taker I am. I realized that my gut instinct; my first thought, was always the best answer. The minute I start to second guess myself.. It is all over! When I come across questions that I absolutely do not know the right answer to I figure out what NOT to do in a situation rather than what to do. In nursing, there are many more rights than wrongs.. think about it.

Before there were cell phones and internet. We used to spend our down time actually working on things like stocking and cleaning. There is always something that needs to be done. If you are being paid.. you should be working.

I agree with other posters, get a job as an aide in a facility that hires RN's.

I think you should wait until you have been working a few months. The first year on the job is extremely stressful. NCLEX is nothing compared to what a new nurse goes through the first year.

I like Cherokee scrubs. I have worn 3x and they are comfy. I have found that unisex draw string pants are usually more baggy in the thighs and longer than my womens scrub pants. The unisex ones are usually a lot cheaper too.

Definitely better to get your BSN, many employers are preferring it, and some are requiring their nurses to have BSNs. If you can get a job in a hospital you may be able to get tuition reimbursment.