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  1. Travel Nursing vs. PEDS ER

    Acey posted a topic in Travel

    Hello everyone! In a bit of a dilemma here, would welcome everyone's advice. About to start a job as a new travel nurse for Kaiser in CA by June - another Med/Surg position. However, just received an...

  2. Giving Up?

    Acey posted a topic in General Nursing

    WARNING: Vent Two years I've been a nurse. Two years and I feel very tired. Our other PEDS unit is closed due to the low census and we're either being floated to the NICU, PICU, Oncology, Cardiac...

  3. Casualties: Nurses struggling with burnout

    Acey replied to Xbox Live Addict's topic in General Nursing

    Two years as a nurse and I just feel like giving up. I don't know if it's just my unit but I'm tired of looking for equipment, moving furniture, emptying trash. I'm tired of being expected to...

  4. Looking to join the military

    Acey posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello Everyone, PEDS RN here thinking about joining the military. Questions are: 1. How is military nursing different? 2. Which branch (Army, Navy, Air Force) is good for nurses/medical...

  5. For all the nurses that want to quit...

    Acey replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been a nurse for over a year - I'm in PEDS Med-Surg - not happy anymore. Not looking forward to going to work. Our unit is a revolving door of admissions and discharges. It's especially taxing when...

  6. Lost Nurse

    Acey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone! Been a nurse for just over a year and I'm not happy anymore. I'm in PEDS and I'm looking for another specialty. Thing is, I don't know where to go. All I know is I'm not looking...

  7. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    Acey replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    New grad in Fairfax, VA hospital - $24/hour. No sign-on bonuses. DC hospitals pay a lot more, have sign-on bonuses, more tuition reimbursements - better

  8. I pass the NCLEX...!!!! Everyone else think positive, you can do it too!!

    Acey replied to maguti71's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to you!!!! :balloons: I passed mine too, just found out online an hour ago. Took it this Wednesday, didn't even know how many questions I answered. Feels great to finally be...

  9. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    Acey replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello Everyone!! Passed my NCLEX!! Took it Wednesday and I just found out online today. So happy!! :balloons: Okay, would like to share my tips for all those interested: 1. Practice a lot of...

  10. Need Tips for NCLEX Review

    Acey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone! Will be graduating this Saturday from an accelerated BSN program - can't believe I made it!!! Went from being an A student (pre-nursing) to a B student (nursing school) but I'm very...

  11. Not doing well in Nursing school

    Acey posted a topic in General Students

    A month left in this semester... My grades are always below average, and am nervous. Not doing well. Was an "A" student for my pre-reqs. Now I'm getting C's... I do admit that I haven't been...

  12. Georgetown or Pittsburgh

    Acey replied to tumpler44's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am in Georgetown. Very happy, very satisfied with the education I'm

  13. need math refresher course HELP!

    Acey replied to keke27's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Keke !! Read Barron's "Math the Easy Way." It covers all math topics and explains everything clearly. I'm a "math-anxious" student too, and am taking Chemistry right now. From the tips that I...

  14. Green Card & Associate Degree

    Acey replied to HaagenDaz's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks, Suzanne and IP ! :) Good luck to everyone

  15. Green Card & Associate Degree

    Acey replied to HaagenDaz's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi Suzanne! It's through my Mom, sent the application almost three years ago. Processing is at least 8 years. Will be starting Nursing school this Spring, am in the Accelerated Program (16 months)....

  16. Green Card & Associate Degree

    Acey replied to HaagenDaz's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hello Suzanne! Need your inputs with some questions: 1. "A" visa right now, going to Nursing school here next year. 2. How about switching to an "F-1" visa for school? Are these visa types allowed...

  17. Our Troops - The Real Stars!!!

    Acey replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Government, Military

    So true, Franemtnurse !! We need to show our troops how grateful to them we are! They need our prayers and support ! They're priceless ! http://www.AnySoldier.us God bless our troops !!!

  18. love

    Acey replied to MQ Edna's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: That's a good one! Love to start my day with laughter, love the jokes

  19. Need study tips for Gen Chem

    Acey posted a topic in School

    Please help. Just dropped it this summer since the course was going so fast and I couldn't understand what the professor is saying. Will be taking it this Fall as a pre-requisite for Nursing...

  20. Study tips for Gen Chem

    Acey posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone! Just need tips on how to study Gen Chemistry. Will be taking it this Fall. Haven't had a math course in years. Thanks!

  21. adult Acne?

    Acey replied to nurseluv9's topic in General Nursing

    Had problem skin most of my life and tried almost everything except the pill and Accutane. Anyway, what worked for me is changing my diet - drinking lots of H2O and eating lots of fruits and veggies....