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It can be a HippA violation if people can identify where you work too.

Under federal law, you cannot be discriminated based on health (I think). So take the note to your RN manager and explain how much you love your shift, but per your MD, you cannot work that shift. They have to switch you to a different shift to accommodate you. I think it falls under the disabilities act. You'll have to do more research. Hope this helps!

I also just had my TDap shot and it hurt so bad. Not to be a baby, but I know what you're talking about. As for what to do, show up and be ready to work. Definitely give the note to the nurse manager, and they should be able to work around it. As to the medication, bring it and ask if it's okay to take it. If you get the go ahead, then take it, if not, at least you won't be using that arm. Btw...the more you move the arm, the more the pain will disperse.

Count backwards from 1000 and subtract 7. It always does the trick.

Ayvah, I had a huge argument prepared, but you know what? I don't have to justify it to you. If you chose to put blame elsewhere, so be it; if that's what gets you through your days. Twois, I've always had a positive mindset and what gets me thru the hard times is the saying "Quit your complaining." There is always a choice you have to make. Sometimes choices aren't one's that we like, but when there are no other options, you chose the best out of all the options offered. I can tell you, during my clinicals, all my instructors worked with me if I had a flare. Also when I was doing my preceptorship, I had no problems. You have designated breaks scheduled, what you chose to do on that designated break is your choice, but you live with it. Doesn't mean you like it (behind on charting, choice to either stay late and have lunch or leave on time but multi-task during lunch). It is possible to work, and with time, you'll get to know your body better and to catch a flare at the beginning prior to it becoming a full on flare. Just like we teach patients about preventative care, you practice what you preach. :-)

twois- It is wayyy doable. :-) I have UC and have had it for 20 years. I had flares, but it's about getting the flares under control with maintenance medication and preventing the stress from getting to you. Whether it be exercising and diet. Those are 2 factors. I did nursing school and passed and now have my RN license and will begin working soon. When I was doing clinicals, I had no problems, and when they say that you don't have breaks, that's a lie. You do get breaks, and depending on how your time management skills are, you can keep yourself healthy and working. Don't use it as an excuse. Use your dx. of Crohn's to motivate you to succeed. Hope it helps!

Like everyone else, RUN!!! RUN FAR FAR AWAY!!!

good luck!

It depends on institution. Some will require NET, others will require TEAS.

I also got my call! Did you get the paperwork?

My friend also got a call for an interview. I still have yet to. :-( Keeping it in my prayers!

I'm with dthfytr. You need to have confidence in yourself. Do not compare yourself with other people. Make sure to take all the time you need to study and make it a habit every morning (like a job), to study. I took the Kaplan review course, and learned their lessons. It's all about the ABC's baby and what would you do if you could only do one thing and go home. When I took my HESI, I also didn't do so hot (below average). But with studying and perseverance I took the NCLEX and passed on the first time. Granted I took 2 months to study, but at least when I went into the exam, I felt confident. With Kaplan, I would suggest only taking it in testing mode, do 50 questions at a time, read and understand the rationales that they give you, take only 150 maximum questions/day. It really does help. I only utilized the Kaplan book as reference for when I didn't understand something or required further explanation. Good luck!

The question your preceptor posed is one that crosses the boundary of inappropriateness. However it is valid and could have been posed correctly. As everyone stated, it's to make sure that you don't leave right after training. That it takes a long time to train a new grad and is very expensive. They definitely want to make sure you can commit to them. Now in terms of answering, never limit your years that you will work at a facility, just state that you would love to be with them for the long haul. I think this is a learning experience for you. In terms of telling your preceptor about your bf, that should not be in the workplace. Pretty much don't say anything that might come back to bite you. An expensive and costly lesson learned, but hopefully you learned it.

They only accept RN's with a BSN.

In today's environment, we're lucky if the nurse recruiter even gives 15 seconds to our resume.

Hi! I did the Pearson Vue Trick myself and it worked! Congrats! Btw...from what I've heard, if you get the select alls that means you've gotten to the harder questions...:-) Just check the BRN website!

What's funny is that I have had this happen to me. You gotta realize a couple of things. #1) Bring your A game if you know that you're getting a rude nurse, #2) As the saying goes, "Kill em' with kindness." Unfortunately you will run into those who are cranky for whatever reason (having a bad day, burnout, just rude overall). When you present your best, don't take it personally as I've learned from nursing school. I will forever remember what my L & D teacher stated to us. She said, "Don't ever let me catch you eating your young." She was my most favorite teacher of all time. There are times, rude nurses have become helpful nurses, and sometimes they help so much in the past, that it just becomes tedious to explain. So please, just do your best and realize someday when you are a nurse, how not to treat a student nurse. Btw...When I've killed nurses with kindness, I've gotten apologies about having a bad day and for the treatment.;-)

Please, Please, Please fill it out! The BRN of California wants to know how bad of a situation we are in as new nurses trying to find jobs here in CA. If we do not let them know our dire situation, they cannot do anything about it, so please fill it out! I received an e-mail about it from our nursing office @ school letting us graduates know to fill it out! It'll only help us in the long run so they can cut back on accepting new students, etc. Thank you!

Not too hard, depends on the teacher. I took a class that was anatomy and then I took the physiology the next semester. Easier IMO. Just depends on how on top of things you are and how well u do in the sciences. Good luck!

I also applied to both. Waiting and crossing my fingers. Pay down south is alot less than in Norcal, but I'm willing to move for the experience. Probably around $30/hour.

I think the cancer patient and his wife were cute along with the young couple and their newborn. As to the nurse, I understand her flirting, humor is a way of coping in the hospital. It makes things go quicker and puts patients at ease sometimes, if used appropriately. With her handling of the drunk patient, she could've been a little better at handling it, but it just gets tiring repeating over and over.

Majority of places, hospitals mainly, are phasing out associate degree RN's for BSN's. But even we're still having a hard time finding jobs. Hope this helps.

That's what I was talking about!! Why pay money just to keep your skills fresh for a maybe job when you could be looking for jobs. It's dumb, but people are more scared of losing their skills or think that if they do these residency programs, that they'll get hired. There's no guarantee of that happening.

Sorry she made you feel that way.

Leslie, I caught that too..I was wondering which hospital it was...because the only hospital that popped up in my mind was Mass Gen.