nurseforlife

I just relocated to the Tampa Bay area with my family about a month ago. I am going to tell you what I think so far. Relocating is obviously a huge plunge we've taken. My motivation was to move away from the harsh Winters of the North. I am very exci...

For one thing, you are a nurse but still human first. I would say you are being a bit too hard on yourself. How about this oath, "I will do my best to care for my patients, try to squeeze in as many orders in a shift so that the oncoming nurse do...

Absolutely not! ADN nurses can, and do get jobs in an emergency department. It will be fine. If you are looking for more than working in a clinical setting than a BSN would be the route to go. Administrative/Management Nursing positions tend to a...

I just want to wish all of the nurses who are going to be writing the NCLEX the very best. I know that it is a stressful time, just keep your eye on the prize! Study hard, and BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. I had worked psychiatry for 10 years before writin...

I think it took about 6 weeks for me (from the time all documents were recieved).

"The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn't been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him." Pablo Casals

You obviously have your mind made up about people in general. There is nothing I can say to you I guess to change your mind. Meanwhile, you want people to better themselves and take responsibility of there own lives. I understand your philosophy. ...

This is true, is a perfect world. I guess, that means there is no excuse for anything. Nobody has any excuse for catastrophe ruining their lives. Like the thousands of people who wait in line for three days to get into a free clinic. Well, it's a...

I am profoundly interested in knowing how you can justify the misfortune of many Americans based on "Poor Choices". Who is to say that tomorrow you won't have a "JOB", and won't have health insurance. Perhaps this is the exact atitude I am talking ...

Perhaps speaking as a Canadian, I can shed some light on how I feel about how our Healthcare system has worked. I have worked and lived in the US, so I know both systems quite well. I want to start by saying, it is unfortunate for Americans who ha...

Thank you, I have been trying to get that message across too. Let's let this go already.

are you making this statement because you actually believe that American nurses will be at a 40,000 salary cap? Where are you getting this information. Why are you worried about something that has not even been proposed? The only information I rec...

What are you talking about? Why would you begin to think that a salary cap is in the future, and would begin to take shape. For one thing, this reform is exactly what nurses need. The last thing any government would want to do is upset the nursi...

Are you wanting to work in a Hospital? You'll probably not like it based on what you've said. This is no picnik. You have people who depend on you, and your all they've got. Last time i checked "Germs are everywhere+++. Blood, vomit, sputum, uri...

My ADN has supported my family and I just fine. Not too much difference than a BSN unless interested in Management/Administrative. Even after 14 years of experience i am unable to get a job in Management. Be careful of your choices. I am unable t...

Your probably right. It is the mean ones that stand out. They aren't worth crying over though. I suggest you just smile, and tell them to be nice. They probably wouldn't even know what to say to that lol.

One thing my mother told me my whole life, through all my struggles was that God says, "Get up and I will get up with you". Prayer will only work when you put the effort forth. I didn't really have a choice other than to work hard. I knew that pr...

Very well put Danger S! Well i guess from reading prior posts even from different areas it seems that many nurse grads are experiencing difficulty with finding work. I am reading about this all the time. It was not easy for me when i graduated in ...

The only thing i can tell you is that Florida has lower than average pay scale.

I am soooooooooo worried. I have not heard a thing about my visa screen yet, but all i can think about is not meeting the minimal standards. You see, i started out in the BSN program and did that for 2 years, then completed the 3rd year diploma pro...

I truly hope that you will be successful and pass this exam. I just want to applaud you for never giving up, this is such a strong virtue in you. Please don't stop believing in yourself. You are an inspiration for others for never quitting. Good L...

I just think that no one should feel unhappy in there job. It is not nice when we can't look forward to going into work. You aren't alone, and there are others just like you. If you think Nursing isn't for you, then get out of it, and run as fast ...

The question is...is there really a nursing shortage? YES. I think there is... and it is not Isolated in the US only. Do i think that there just happens to be more nurses that are picking up shifts, or going back to work because their spouse was l...

Perhaps your transcripts were recieved, but did they maybe not meet the requirements. YOu need to ask them why about that. good luck, i am in the same boat just hoping my transcripts get approved. I am still waiting but nothing confirmed yet. ever...

Ok, my question is why are they complaining about foreign nurses taking all the nursing jobs, while a nursing shortage is still evident? That really makes no sense.