I started working on a Tele/Step-Down floor when I graduated in August 2009. Throughout school my desire was to work in the ICU but due to limited openings and zero experience I wasn't able to get in right away. About 6 months after I started worki...
I personally think getting a Master's as a CNL seems like an extra and unecessary step if you're ultimate goal is to gain experience as an RN and later become a NNP. I went the accelerated-BSN route, since I had a previous Bachelor's. The program w...
MurseJustin replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing
Haha, this is awesome. Gotta love how misunderstood nursing is. Being a male I've heard the medical school comment plenty of times. I also enjoy the line, "I don't think I could be a nurse because I wouldn't be able to wipe somebody's butt." Peop...
MurseJustin replied to dmskoka's topic in Nebraska
I recently graduated from the Accelerated Nursing Program at Creighton and am also a "scholarship" student. Looking back I am thankful that I accepted the scholarship. I did not have to take out any loans this past year and I have a guaranteed job, w...
MurseJustin replied to allenwiemer's topic in General Nursing
I don't think you necessarily have to be wary about sign-on bonuses. I think some hospitals are offering them to gain a competetive edge over other hospitals. I know in the Omaha area most (if not all) of the hospitals are offering sign-on bonuses....