nkara

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  1. Is my career ruined before it began?

    nkara replied to ize4love's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow I actually thought the hair folicle drug testing went back years? I know where my mother worked they asked people if you have EVER done anything now is the time to tell us. Definitely fess up...

  2. Im a new nurse and not learning much, HELP!

    nkara replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    If your questions are going unanswered and you feel like you can't be on your own speak to you DON and ask for help? Maybe they can assign you to a different RN or make it where the RN who is...

  3. What's up with nursing signing bonuses?

    nkara replied to allenwiemer's topic in General Nursing

    If someone was offering me a sign on bonus with a job offer in this time of "new grads" not being hired I would take it no matter where it is. You can always manage 12 months and then move on.

  4. RNs / Student nurses slapped in the face

    nkara replied to sofia*26's topic in General Nursing

    If you haven't had the physical abuse yet your lucky. Working in med/surg with patients with psych problems, geriatrics, and drunks/druggies you get it all. I've had kicking, punching, biting,...

  5. Charge Nurse did CNA work. Learned A LOT.

    nkara replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    becoming a nurse doesn't mean neglecting the "cna" work. I understand being busy but assuming that the aides are doing the job falls under your license if it doesn't get done. Protect your risidents...

  6. Arhhhh skills testing next week and I'm freaking out!

    nkara replied to Jillian01520's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was nervous too when I went in. I had an instructor who scared the crap out of me. But just read your skills book and it's mostly commons sense. The man I had testing me was very nice. He even...

  7. new RN starting as new L &D nurse, any advice?

    nkara replied to wilsonlpn09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm jealous! I would love to be in L&D once I graduate... where did u get hired? and I'm sure it will all just seem like second nature after awhile. YOu might surprise yourself one day and be...

  8. How do I develop good coping skills

    nkara replied to helicoptergal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work on an adolescent floor and still get younger kids with issues in the family and such. You just cope .. I don't know if it's experience or just venting with co-workers and doing the best you...

  9. Can I still work as an aide after passing the boards?

    nkara replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work as a CNA in RI and that is true. Once you pass the Nclex and they post your results on the dept of health you are now a RN and they take away your CNA license. That is the reason so many of my...

  10. Do nursing student feel like they may fail EVERYDAY ?

    nkara replied to LeesG's topic in General Students

    I hate people that say "Don't work" during nursing school. That just isn't possible for some of us. I personally plan on studying my A@@ off and working my 40 hour night job and getting my license....

  11. MedSurg vs. Other.......

    nkara replied to PatiencePlease's topic in General Nursing

    the ER is not an impossible feat for new grads. I see plenty of them being hired where I work. Go for what you

  12. Wanting to be a RN, for me...or not?

    nkara replied to WanderingRae's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    well it's a tough decision. I'm in the pre-req's right now and I'm still nervous. I have never had biology, chemistry and a&p classes... but I look at it this way. I really want to get my RN...

  13. hawthorne--opinion?

    nkara replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    I haven't watched it only because I don't like Jaeda Pinkett Smith personally. I want to see the other show that's on HBO with the woman from Sopranos. That looks

  14. Micro Paper (Vent)

    nkara replied to Lee2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm dreading this class! I never had any of the sciences in high school so it will be all brand new for me. I am hoping my instructor will have pity on the old fool and give me some ideas on...

  15. RN tattoo

    nkara replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    I like that.. it would be a pretty

  16. Any runners???

    nkara replied to CardioTrans's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love this thread. I for one have NEVER ran in my life. I'm 40, overweight and just plain disgusted with myself. But I started to jog about 3 weeks ago. So far I do walk/jog and the last time I did...

  17. Help!

    nkara replied to NickG's topic in Psychiatric

    I would suggest contacting the union to represent you for this. A situation happened on my floor with an aide and he didn't have anything happen. They did investigate it but found the accusations...

  18. Elastic or Drawstring....How do you keep your pants up?

    nkara replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    lol.... I love the drawstring unisex pants. I think I have Cherokee brand. I am also bigger with a butt and legs.... They stay on pretty good. I can tie them tight enough so they don't fall

  19. Is YOUR hospital hiring???

    nkara replied to MoLee228's topic in General Nursing

    I'm at the childrens hospital in RI and we are hiring, new grads and other. I also know that the adult side is hiring RN's as

  20. Has anyone regretted their decision on becoming a CNA?

    nkara replied to kiss04bam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No I don't regret it at all... but I work in a hospital. I started in LTC and home health and it's a whole different world in all of them... I would say try it out like the previous poster

  21. RN tattoo

    nkara replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    I love tatoos and have 4 of them. Of course I have them in places you can't see. But choose wisely. Like the previous posters said it's there permanantly. I love all of mine and I'm not sorry I...

  22. New Grad, Jobhunting has become a nightmareee

    nkara replied to angietbb22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    your considered a "new grad" for a reason. It's different being in school and in clinicals than being on the floor with your own patients. They still need to orient you. A seasoned RN will pick up...

  23. Second Guessing Future as an RN

    nkara replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    It is a very stressful job but you won't always get rude co-workers or rude parents/family members. Just think about what YOU want.. do you want to care for patients? do you get satisfaction from...

  24. new ASN grad with DUI

    nkara replied to stressedGN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I would contact the state board and ask that question. First offense? They will probably not do anything harsh. But I can't say for sure. I hope you did learn that it was a dumb thing to

  25. Resigning while still on orientation--do I need to give 2 weeks notice?

    nkara replied to Daysleeper's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse who actually transferred to the ED but hated it and when a position opened back on our floor she asked to be sent back to us. Her manager did the same thing and just automatically...