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  1. Any Vitas nurses here ?

    AC439 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi there ! I'm new to hospice and have been with Vitas for only 6-7 weeks. I am sure there are many of you also working for Vitas. It doesn't take long for me to realize the system within Vitas is...

  2. Any Vitas nurses here ?

    AC439 replied to AC439's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks. I just resigned and I turly believe I made the right

  3. Any Vitas nurses here ?

    AC439 replied to AC439's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for reply but I really want to hear from Vitas people. Currently there is no EHR, everything is paper. Have I talked to my educator and manager ? You bet - many times! They keep telling me I...

  4. New hospice nurse: Burned out!!!

    AC439 replied to MsPrettyHospiceRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have just switched from hospital nursing to hospice nursing for about a month, thinking I would give it a try. Although the OP typed in all caps, I interpret it as a big crying out for help (cause...

  5. Agency pay dropped ?

    AC439 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I apologize if this has discussed before but I don't see a thread recently regarding this subject. I wonder if the agency pay rate has dropped in response to the bad economy. I have friends that did...

  6. Do agencies hire new nurses?

    AC439 replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Really all your worries are valid. With a year of experience, you should be able to handle that although it can be difficult at the beginning. But if you stick it out, you will feel better and...

  7. career change

    AC439 replied to Chris12's topic in Men in Nursing

    I rarely check allnurses.com anymore but just happen to read this thread by accident. I went through similar career change 3.5 years ago from I.T./Electrical engineering. I went through some layoffs...

  8. Nursing theory-Do you use it at work?

    AC439 replied to grdstdnt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I usually do not response to debate threads but since this thread seems already got nasty, so what I'm gonna to say shouldn't make the matter worse. First, I totally agree with Timothy. When I first...

  9. bullies succeed?

    AC439 replied to milani888's topic in General Nursing

    I also see this issue everyday and I don't think there is a solution to this. I'm in the same boat and from a different career where hardwork pays off and any non-production or non-professional...

  10. Need advice - new to ER, major anxiety

    AC439 replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    I also just came into ER from med/surg. Just finished my 5 weeks orientation. I'm getting comfortable in most areas except fast track, especially one nurse for 6 fast track beds without tech/CNA....

  11. Need thoughts on which ER to work in

    AC439 replied to nursemommyof3's topic in Emergency

    I just left a CHS owned hospital. My new job pays less but money is not everything. CHS tends to pay a little more but they run their staffs level very thin so it can be a bad environment. CHS lies...

  12. CEN studying material...Lippincott?

    AC439 replied to AC439's topic in Emergency

    Congrats !!! Thanks for sharing the experience

  13. CEN studying material...Lippincott?

    AC439 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi...I'm planning to take CEN exam and have started using the Lippincott's Q&A in Emergency Nursing book. I'm wondering if anyone has used this book recently and taken the exam. I'd like to know...

  14. CEN studying material...Lippincott?

    AC439 replied to AC439's topic in Emergency

    Thanks and good luck !!!!! Looking forward to your goodnews

  15. How many of you passed or failed at 265?

    AC439 replied to Nurse2BAndiLynn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't be disppointed ! The NCLEX is basically the last torture in the entire nursing education before you're allowed to practice. It is not designed to tell if you are a good nurse nor designed to...

  16. Took NCLEX-RN today

    AC439 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today. It started out somewhat easy but then it turned out to be a lot more difficult as the exam went on. I did not have any calculation questions, I have several "put them in the right...

  17. waiting for NCLEX results

    AC439 replied to chococroissant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If your state allows quick result, you can actually check the result tomorrow. I took my exam on Thursday and I had my quick result today (Sat). You just need to logon to pearsonvue.com and sign on....

  18. Took NCLEX-RN today

    AC439 replied to AC439's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed. I do believe the last question (and the last few questions) has something to do with passing or failing. The last few questions are probably to let the computer to increase the certainty...

  19. NCLEX poll

    AC439 replied to PACU queen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    At the very least, it does not test your ability to do a good job in a real working

  20. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    AC439 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    Update here from previous posting. I'm now just started in ER and love it ! I will never go back to m/s again. Too many man made problems in m/s and many times they make a big deal out of nothing !...

  21. Lpn-rn?

    AC439 replied to futurennp's topic in Men in Nursing

    I did LPN school first, then work and just finished RN school (now am a GN). I think I have the advantage of having more experience on the floor and pass the first year nursing sooner then a straight...

  22. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    AC439 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    Currently in med/surg as an LPN. Hated med/surg but have no choice for now. Will be an RN shortly so I can get out of

  23. Lowest of the Low

    AC439 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Many places in the health care industry are setup for failures no matter what you do (including my current employer). I'd stay emotionless with them, believe in yourself and look around for another...

  24. My CPNE experience in Atlanta

    AC439 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here's my CPNE experience: Atlanta, GA Overall: It was a hard exam but doable. The CA and the CEs are nice and they want us to pass. I think they are frustrated too when they see something is wrong...

  25. The AC439 Good Luck Thread

    AC439 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks guys !!! I passed !!!! In fact, I have my laptop during my stay in the hotel and noted this thread but I wanted to hold on until I passed everything before I post. It was a very stressful exam...