Studentrob, You facility seem very similar to mine. In my facility many of the direct care staffers (dcs) have been working there for a very long time and they are very resistant to change. Just be...
alienRNwannabe replied to xavibaby's topic in Nursing Career
You are eligible to take your LPN test, I read it earlier in this forum, someone who didn't pass NCLEX three times had given the LPN test which she passed right away. An LPN job is better than no job,...
alienRNwannabe replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing
I wish I have a solution for the chocolate cravings. My chocolate cravings (Dark chocolate) started about a year ago, but it isn't severe. I have read that sometimes hormonal imbalances or mineral...
alienRNwannabe replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing
About me drinking green tea.. I have tried many different teas and each of them has their own properties, sleep, digestion, relaxation, energy. I think black tea has more caffeine, it is stronger and...
alienRNwannabe replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing
I know that this is not from a scientific journal but it explains best exactly why I drink only hot after meals. I saw the difference myself, I remember one night I had tried a butter pop corn and...
alienRNwannabe replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing
I am a Female, 26, 110 lbs, 5ft 3" and have been working nocs for over a year, with a combination of both 8 and 12 hr shifts. I have heard from many of my coworkers that they gained weight working...
alienRNwannabe replied to Deannam's topic in General Nursing
I live in midwest and my frd had moved from east coast and she did her schooling here. There are no wait list or lucky draw system for the community colleges here, so she got into a program right...
alienRNwannabe replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing
I would give up my 1 yr of experience if i get an opportunity as hospital B, reasons - great way to gain experience on the floor if you are a new nurse like me with not much prior hospital experience...
alienRNwannabe replied to graduatenurse1970's topic in General Nursing
I am so sorry to hear about your NCLEX. I was in the same situation a year ago. There are lots of support threads here at allnurses.com. Just type NCLEX in the search box at the top right hand corner...
I am a new grad, close to a year's experience under my belt now. I already miss being in school and I can't wait to go back. My ultimate goal is to be able to run my own practice in rural settings in...
alienRNwannabe replied to LVN2010M's topic in General Nursing
I agree with turtle. I am a new grad myself, and i can't tell how much I appreciate the staff nurses who volunteer to take me in for shadowing. We don't have the mentor system where I work. I can...
hi everybody, i have been an on and off visitor on this forum ever since i failed my first nclex. i am very glad that i found this site, it was a blessing. i want to thank all of you for your support....