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Hey, I recently ordered a pocket book called "Nursing Made Incredibly Easy" so maybe they have one for psych nursing. Look into it. It's a great reference book.

Hi all, So I went for a second meeting with the home care agency that was interested in hiring me...they do want me BUT just not yet. They just established the agency so their patient census is extremely low. When they pick up a few more patient lists, they should have a place for me. In the mean time, I'm going to apply to a few local hospitals but I'm so worried they are going to judge me based on my lack of working right outta college. The economy in MI is so terrible. Nurses are even suffering here. My friend just got news that they are no longer offering raises and made a deduction in the match for her 401k. Honestly, why is it that us American nurses who studied here are having a hard time finding what we want, while hospitals are importing nurses so they can pay them less.....Well you know what....quit telling us there is a nursing shortage. What shortage????? Thanks for listening all.

My life without God...whoa! Without God, my colitis the night before by NCLEX would have killed me. Without God, the thought of giving labor even after studying L & D well in nursing school would have landed me in the OR for a C-section. Let me put it this way. For every moment in my life that I felt afraid or vulnerable, I turned to God to get me through it. That belief that a higher power is listening and is looking down on me allows me to go on, even if my issues are minute or silly. If I feel that spirituality is such an important part of my health and well-being, why would I find it wrong to pray with a patient if they request it. It may be all they have or all they need to get better. Whatever happened to holisitic care and caring for the patient as a whole, not just their illness or signs and symptoms?

That's ridiculous. I'm sure the doc would think it's an emergency if it were his kid....I would have done the same. Fight this for all the good parents in the world.

Definitely incorporate the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. Blood flow, chambers, and so on. Without understanding the way blood circulates, you can forget understanding CHF. Maybe a drawing while explaining. It is a great idea to present a case study. That is the best way to learn anything in nursing school. Critical thinking!!!! Good luck. I miss school so much

It is definitely unethical. I just picture a bunch of elderly patients that are probably A&Ox nothing, being wheeled into a room where this guy does his hypnosis. It is totally wrong. Religion and spirituality are important to some patients and should either be completely generic or extremely individualized. But your saying this guy wants donations....Preachers of God shouldn't fool these vulnerable patients for a buck. Report it. Don't be afraid to use your voice.This field is all about patient advocacy. Go nurses and nurses to be!!!

Prayers sent for her and her family....May God cure her for all the good she has done as a nurse. After all, nurses are healing angels.

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and I'm not too sure how to navigate through it but I figured my venting would belong under this thread. I graduated with my BSN in May of 2008, being two months pregnant. I passed the NCLEX in July, still fighting the hyperemesis gravidarum I experienced throughout my entire nine months!!!! I have a beautiful baby boy that I would not trade for the world but I still haven't worked one day as an RN yet. I worked as an extern but quit right before graduation so I didn't have a job lined up. I have no doubt that I can find a job easily but the problem is getting myself to apply. I do not want to give up the stay at home mom role. I do however feel like I worked so hard to get where I am (an RN) and I'm not even using it. I graduated at the top of my class from a great university. I want the best of both worlds....to be the best mom to my son and to be the best nurse and do what I'm passionate about. I was thinking of working in home care, hoping for some flexibility and no 12 hour shifts. I have already interviewed and they are willing to orient me well. Any suggestions or words of encouragement.....

Becoming an important part of a strangers life...they never forget that nurse that took the time to sit at the bedside and listen......

Hi All, I graduated in May of 2008 while being two months pregnant. I had a difficult pregnancy and didn't work the whole nine months. I have a beautiful baby boy who I adore and I'm finding it hard to get myself to apply for a job....yes, I still didn't work yet. I have been an RN for eight months now and I haven't worked not one day as one. I graduated at the top of my class from a great university...so I worked extremely hard to get where I am. I want the best of both worlds...to be the best mom to my son and to work as an RN (which I am so passionate about). I am scared that I can't do both. I am thinking of doing home care, avoiding 12 hour shifts, being with my son, and doing what I love. I was just wondering if anyone else is having the same struggle or if anyone had a hard time getting hired for not working immediately after graduation? Words of encouragement are welcome too....

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and I'm not too sure how to navigate through it but I can relate to this post. I graduated with my BSN in May of 2008, being two months pregnant. I passed the NCLEX in July, still fighting the hyperemesis gravidarum I experienced throughout my entire nine months!!!! I have a beautiful baby boy that I would not trade for the world but I still haven't worked one day as an RN yet. I worked as an extern but quit right before graduation so I didn't have a job lined up. I have no doubt that I can find a job easily but the problem is getting myself to apply. I do not want to give up the stay at home mom role. I do however feel like I worked so hard to get where I am (an RN) and I'm not even using it. I want the best of both worlds....to be the best mom to my son and to be the best nurse and do what I'm passionate about. I was thinking of working in home care, hoping for some flexibility and no 12 hour shifts. I have already interviewed and they are willing to orient me well. Any suggestions or words of encouragement.....