proudRN

Latest Activity

1. 2 job offers...........torn

   proudRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

   My first job offer is with Encompass Health which is a post acute rehabilitation hospital with the hours of 7a-7p. The nurse to patient ration is 1:7 and I would be passing meds, insulin, assessments,...

2. Please help in picking a topic for a research paper!

   proudRN replied to proudRN's topic in General Students

   Haha

3. Please help in picking a topic for a research paper!

   proudRN posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone! This is my first semester back for BSN classes and I'm struggling with writing papers. We have a 5 page APA research paper due on week 4 and this week we have to pick the topic. Which...

4. I should be happy with this new "dream" job

   proudRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I worked in a Medsurg environment for a year doing three 12's a week, Mandatory every other weekend and holidays. It was the most stressful job of my life but the people were awesome to work with and...

5. new med/surge nurse: keep or accept ADON position assisted living

   proudRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   I just finished my 8 week orientation working with a preceptor and have been on my own for 2 weeks now. I feel like I am under a constant state of stress at work and I am having such a hard time...

6. Is Dialysis nursing good for a brand new RN

   proudRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I am torn. Hospital step down progressive care or dialysis?? I just graduated and passed by boards, although I have been working as an LPN for 2 years at an assisted living facility. I was recently...

7. Dtcc Terry Campus

   proudRN replied to futurenurseyes's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you. I ended up calling earlier today. She said the letters were mailed the beginning of this

8. Dtcc Terry Campus

   proudRN replied to futurenurseyes's topic in General Nursing

   What!? How did you hear about that? I just checked my dtcc email and I just have the original email stating that I ranked into the program. Where is the

9. Dtcc Terry Campus

   proudRN replied to futurenurseyes's topic in General Nursing

   Waiting for this letter is absolutely KILLING me! Do you know what the total cost for the LPN program

10. Dtcc Terry Campus

    proudRN replied to futurenurseyes's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Wow, 65? Good for her for following her dreams. Do you find yourself obsessively checking the mail waiting for the information

11. Dtcc Terry Campus

    proudRN replied to futurenurseyes's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I got in as well but I am a bit nervous because I am older. Midlife career

12. Which degree path is best for home health?

    proudRN posted a topic in General Students

    I worked as a CNA in home health for 2 years and I loved it! I started out in LTC and only lasted a month, it was just too depressing for me. I also worked as a CNA in med-surg at a local hospital...

13. Quit or persue?

    proudRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been grappling with this question from day one. Can I really be a nurse? I am 35 years old and I am finished all my nursing prerequisites. I have applied to the RN program 3 times and have...

14. What book to buy to "brush up" on A&P?

    proudRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking the Hesi entrance test in June in get into the RN program. The problem is that it has been over 6 years since I have taken both A&P's and I have since gotten rid of my book. Any...

15. Failed NET. Any advice for brushing up on math and reading?

    proudRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I received my NET test results and the mail today and I did horribly! I got a 68% in math and a 39% in reading comprehension. I have not been in school for 15 years so I am blaming it on that. ( I...