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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hi everyone! I am new to the forums and I will probably be taking the Hesi test in June 2009. My problem is that I have taken A&P I and II over 6 years ago and I need to brush up. (yes my...