AndiePi

Hey guys! Long story short, I'm a PICU nurse and the hospital I work for is changing my hours and switching me to a general peds floor (Which in itself isn't a problem, but its more the hours that are the issue). So, I'm interviewing for a PDN compan...

Ten calls in two hours....that's harassment...legit.

I just got hired on a PICU as a new grad as well, and its for 12 hour overnight shifts. I've never worked nights before and am curious to see how I adjust. I'm just super excited that I got my dream job straight out of school! Since it's 12 hour shif...

The NLN study guide has practice questions in it, and they are exactly like the questions that are going to be on the test. Know definitions for terms...like amplitude for example because they'll ask stuff like that. I remember when I took mine there...

When I started college I had no idea what I wanted. I flip flopped between anthropology, socioiology, and psychology classes because they interested me the most. I ended up transfering to a university from my community college, and decided to major i...

I'm going to be starting nursing school in January, and I'm a little nervous. When I did clinicals for CNA I noticed that I had a lot of sympathy pains when I'd see someone who had a sore, or if someone was getting an injection. Its something I can d...

Thanks for the replies. So I expect it will get easier, but never really go away....which depending on the way you look at it could be a good thing. Ill look at it as a way to understand and empathize with people's pain.

I'm starting nursing school this January too! I'm super excited about it. My only question is.....are nursing classes similar to anatomy and physiology classes, cause I did real well in those. I was planning on applying the same sort of study habits ...

I applied for spring 2010 start! I just handed in my application, I heard they will start reviewing them on th 18th. I really hope I get in! Advice for previous post, study and do well in the pre reqs, and I recommend a study guide for the NLN. I'm g...

I think u should always strive for the best. I agree with the previous post as well, its important that u learn as much as possible so that u could be a good nurse.

Hands down....Chemistry.

I hear you! I am in the last semester of nursing pre-reqs right now. I'll be applying for this coming spring! Good luck to you, and in many ways your journey is just beginning!

The stability and security of nursing, I think, draws a lot of people to it. Especially with the recession lately and a lot of people looking to change jobs. People are always shocked when I tell them how I hear its hard to find a job when you gradua...

I just found out that I passed my exam! :yeah:I'm so happy! Now, to find a job....and make millions...

Hey everyone! Just wondering for the people who got into Harpers nursing program for fall 09' what kind of NLN scores did you have, and how did you all do in your A&P courses?

I'll be taking my NLN next month and I'm soooo nervous! I am taking a prep course and studying from the review book. I hope that's enough! Good idea with the flash cards.......I'm all over that idea!

Hey everyone! I'm going to be sitting for the state exam August 13 and I'm going to be looking for a job soon in the northwest suburb area of Chicago. I really want to work in a hospital as opposed to LTC so that I can gain experience in this settin...

Its great that theres a thread for all of us! It makes me feel like there is a light at the end of this tunnel! All this work and soon I'll know if it paid off. Summer 09 CNA certification class Fall 09 General Chemistry Human Physiology Take NLN en...

I took the CAN class over the summer, I'm willing to sell the book, and the workbook if u want (workbook filled out)

What kind of qualities do employers look for when hiring for an ICU? Do they look for experience, or for how well you did in nursing school? I'm just curious the sort of qualifications an ideal candidate for the ICU may have...

That's great advice! thanks! Nurse2b09 looks like u had some experience as an intern in telemetry? I'm thinking I should do something like that to up my chances of getting hired at an ICU after I graduate.

Thanks for all the feedback guys! I think the ICU is where I want to eventually end up, so all the info u gave me is very helpful. I still have a ways to go, but having a goal will help focus me.

Thanks for replying....about how many years experience are hospitals looking for? Would they prefer a background in any specific unit?

I was planning on applying for nursing school for fall 2010, but I was talking with my CAN teacher and she said I should apply for spring 2010. I'll still be completing my physiology class while applying so there wouldn't b a grade for that, plus I'm...

Hey, I'm hoping for Fall 2010 also. I'm taking the NLN prep course that starts end of july. it lasts like two weeks and goes over everything. You can find it on student portal, class search summer noncredit courses... I think it will help focus my st...