Do some more research. There is no "abundance of jobs." There is no nursing shortage. Instead there is a glut of unemployed new grads in most cities. Go into nursing if that's your strong desire, but...
OP, your SO needs to get his s*** together and ask his own questions/figure out his own issues, if he truly has issues. I'm inclined to think that you are the one who has
Take it one step at a time. Obtain your RN on whatever path works for you. Work as an RN. Vow to remain open to possibilities along the way. Disillusion yourself that you have a clue as to what...
Wouldn't you want to do some research on your own (as in Google) to ensure that you receive 100% correct information for such a big life step? (No offense, KatieMI, I'm sure you're right. I just...
roser13 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Nursing
Should I tell you how many OR staff of a certain age have transferred to the pre-op/post-op areas in my ASC, simply because it's more body-friendly? You are likely a young 'un & not worried about...
roser13 replied to Mommynursegrace's topic in General Nursing
I think it's different because you did eventually graduate from a school of nursing. You haven't tried to use or transfer that LPN license anywhere. But your case does make me think: what if after...
I'm not certain how your situation could be termed a "conflict of interest"? At any rate, I believe that most clinic nurses experience some type of "other duties as required" tasks in their office...
It used to be that Home Health agencies refused to hire new grads, for a simple reason: It is unsafe to be a new grad in a home setting without back-up. I have learned recently that some agencies...
Really, only the Board of Nursing in Illinois can definitively answer your question. Some possibilities might be that you did not obtain a license with your degree, or that the Illinois BON does not...
It can be done, but as evidenced by another similar post, you will have trouble finding a job. You will be overqualified for a staff nurse position, but under qualified (lack of nursing experience)...
You have to do what you have to do for your family. However, your fears of being released immediately are likely 100% accurate. At this point, you are costing them money and a precepetor's time....
We have no idea what UH is. And "difficult" is relative. It is different for everyone. But I can tell you that it is not wise to go looking for a nursing program that is easy. A nursing program...
roser13 replied to Stargate Atlantis's topic in General Nursing
Nursing school only teaches a fraction of the necessary knowledge. Experience teaches the rest. Practicing nursing under an administrator with no on the ground experience is most nurses'