2CareerRN

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  1. States hiring New RN Grads?

    2CareerRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    hello all, just curious, what states are hiring new rn grads? nh, ma and ny want at least 1 year experience and prefer bsn.

  2. New Nurse.....not feeling welcome on my unit. What do I do?

    2CareerRN replied to Blondie24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think many of us have been there...The first year is just tough and letting things roll off your back is all you can do at times. Please don't take it serious with the nasty ones and never forget...

  3. Preparing for CPNE, overwhelmed!

    2CareerRN replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The CPNE study guide is overwhelming at first but once you start to break it down it does gets easier and like LunahRN says, read every word!!! The workshop will help you no matter how you look at it....

  4. Do you regret being a nurse

    2CareerRN replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    If I knew what I know now back when I started taking courses, I probably wouldn't have gone into nursing. Yet, I am here in nursing doing the best I can to provide the best care I can. I can't say...

  5. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Reason to be thankful: I am not a nurse anymore!

    2CareerRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do what makes you happy!!!

  6. Transistion from student to Nurse.

    2CareerRN replied to shadowrunner's topic in First Year After Licensure

    pharmgirl wrote my words...great advice. During your transition, keep an eye out for a potential mentor. My mentor is someone I trust and has been in nursing for many years, she has helped me more...

  7. Excelsior Tips....

    2CareerRN replied to AFORDLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did the same as Lisa. I Paid and scheduled each test, you will study knowing you just forked up $200+ for a exam. There are some study notes out there that might help you made by past Excelsior...

  8. Excelsior and jobs

    2CareerRN replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    LOL!!! Keep us

  9. Paramedic to RN via Excelsior

    2CareerRN replied to slowz801's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I worked as a medic for 16yrs before getting my ASN at Excelsior. I used TCN. I didn't know better at the time but they did get me started. Some of their modules are good and help you pass the tests...

  10. Those studying for the CPNE- here's a huge tip

    2CareerRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Excelsior College

    A grid are boxes that people make with their mnemonics (for the most part). When you prepare for your PCS, you are allowed and encouraged by the CEs to make a "Grid" on the back of a blank page. The...

  11. the college network

    2CareerRN replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I too used TCN. It is expensive and if I knew what I know now I probably wouldn't have signed up with them but I didn't know. I can't really say anything negative because it got me started on nursing...

  12. New Grad Blues in the ER...

    2CareerRN replied to DreaRN80's topic in Emergency

    Being a new grad can be hard. I have heard from many co-workers from a newer nurse of 1-5 years to experienced nurses 15+years who tell me the "1 year" mark is crucial. Once we hit the 1 year mark,...

  13. I can't take this nurse anymore!

    2CareerRN replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's always good to vent! Is there any way you can talk with her; try to explain how you see things and how you guys can come to a compromise. If something isn't done about this, you will no like your...

  14. CPNE - Frightened!

    2CareerRN replied to Lisa1203's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Steve's post is exactly what I would suggest. Please continue on and try out the CPNE before going to another program. If you put your time in, it will show at the CPNE. You can do

  15. To all you experienced nurses - Do you think learning Sign Language would be useful?

    2CareerRN replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    Like any other language, if you don't use it after studying it you lose it. I took 3 ASL courses plus deaf culture for my own benefit and have only used ASL 2xs since then in my nursing career. Since...

  16. Passed the CPNE!!!!

    2CareerRN replied to Kelseyj79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is such a feeling to finally pass the CPNE, I did about a year ago yet it feels like yeterday...celebrate your

  17. Hearing impaired nurses

    2CareerRN replied to dls102753's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I currently wear bilateral BTE hearing aids. My right ear is my better ear and my left is just useless in any case (I wear bilaterals to balance my equilibrium :)). I use an electronic lipman...

  18. Tell me someone else has felt like this....

    2CareerRN replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone, I think all new grads feel something similar as you, I know I do. It takes time to build confidence with hands on experience. I agree with the procedures and polices, they are your...

  19. Nurses Eating Their Young

    2CareerRN replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing is my second career, I am still a new grad. I don't exactly feel the "nurses eat their young" thing. I have, however, had honest nurses tell me how it is and what I need to work on to be a...

  20. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    2CareerRN replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Venting too... I am so glad to have found this trend. I am currently feeling this way - OVERWHELMED! I have been on a cardiovascular surgical unit for 5 months and work nights. At times it's not bad...

  21. I cant stop laughing..for all nurses

    2CareerRN replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    these videos are awesome! and so the

  22. Passed cpne in utica!!!!!!

    2CareerRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congrats!!!! what a feeling

  23. Warning about The College Network and your personal information

    2CareerRN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    nurseamber t, now that you have signed up with them it won't be a total waste of money, but don't just utilized their modules alone. be sure that you look at the ec study guide and check if there is...

  24. Rob's CPNE

    2CareerRN replied to originaldiamond's topic in Online Distance Learning

    his dvd will help you soooooo much! best $$ i have ever

  25. CPNE Mistakes - I would love to learn from yours

    2CareerRN replied to pebbles57's topic in Online Distance Learning

    prior to the lab stations you are given 15 minutes to look at equipment. touch, open and make sure you are familiar with the syringes, abdominal pad, injection sites and etc. i failed the wound...