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Which accelerated program did you attend? touted as a 2nd career/2nd degree Bachelor's degree, but there were many new grads - BSN-RN What prerequisites were required for your program? Statistics, A&P Iⅈ Microbiology and Pathophysiology Wh...

Wow! Thank you all so much for this post and your responses - I thought something was wrong with me and felt so guilty about the home-me. I am so frustrated with people complaining about minor bumps, bruises or other ailments and can I look at it and...

interviews of any kind can be nerve-wracking, but it is one of those things that do get easier with more experience (so interview as much as you can) and prepare. there are many links out there on how to prepare for an interview, from your appearance...

Hi. I agree with the previous posts about taking your pre-reqs at a community college - you will save a ton of money. You should research the programs in which you are interested, because different programs actually have different pre-reqs and you wa...

In my hospital we use gravity unless it is in the orders that you can use a "gentle push." It goes fast enough. With the plunger assembled you check for residual, then disassemble it and leave the syringe in place as you pour your water flush, your m...

As the previous poster said - you answered your own question. If you are ever unsure of something it is more important to be safe (and ask a question) than appear that you know what you are doing and make a mistake. NEVER be afraid to ask questions -...

Some facilities have policies on debriefings for different kinds of "critical incidences." There is a lot of research that suggests how beneficial they can be for helping people realize their role and how to get past the distress without feelings of ...

second career; accelerated BSN-RN: 40. Est. MSN 45

I say absolutely get off of that rocker, make your plan and get to nursing!! With that said, I just want to share some things that I have learned. I agree witht the above poster -- if you have a Bachelor's degree in anything else look into an acceler...

Is it possible to have any of the nurses or the nurse manager that you worked with on the L&D floor that would be willing to write you a letter of rec that you could take with you when you relocate? I too thought I wanted to work L&D after I ...

If you haven't taken the drug screen yet, make sure you take your prescription bottles with you so they can make copies of them. I would not give your employer a heads up (it is really none of their business as long as you take your meds appropriatel...

hi morningland, i too am a recent grad and have started a new job and totally understand where you are coming from. as a new grad, i feel that it is doing yourself a disservice to be overly confident to the point where you don't ask for help when you...

There was a particular hospital that I wanted to work at after I graduated and I didn't persue other hospitals as vigorously because I was waiting for a position to become available for me (which it has, finally and I am sooo glad I waited -- I love ...

Another homework question? As the others have said, the answer is no, unless there is a protocol/standing order to follow. That includes O2 (although, as others have said, you would respond to the situation by applying the O2, then get the order). Ev...

Is this another homework question? Depending on the facility and or specific floor you are working on there will be standing orders for different condtions as well (protocols).

I have to say that I feel very lucky after reading some of these responder's experiences. The economy is very difficult and it is no excuse for poor behavior. Nursing is a second career for me and I have to say honestly that I never had such a diffic...

I also have to say that I respectfully disagree with a few points of edga. I am a second degree RN and proud to say BSN. I was an older student (>25) and I have a larger, young family so I researched carefully my options. Many people said to me to...

I was recently invited to shadow on a floor for which I interviewed and I wore scrubs. Like a previous poster recommended, I would also suggest that you wear solid scrubs and wear your hair up, small earrings, no nail polish (I had just had my nails ...

Hi. I also would love a copy of your pt sheet. When you have a chance, could you also email me one [email protected] Thank you in advance :)

I know it is hard when classmates -- friends don't make the grade and you move on and they don't...but you are moving on -- congratulations! I don't know what kind of test it is and I rarely had a professor in nursing school grade on a curve, but I h...

I too am a new grad and recently worked in a snf with about 32 patients on my 11p-7a shift. I didn't get much of an orientation and every night I worked was a race against time. I didn't have too many midnight meds or treatments but my 6a medpass was...

To Gold2010: Hi all. I hope this isn't terribly inappropriate, but I didn't know of another way to contact/help this person. Gold2010 -- I recieved your message and unfortunately I am unable to send private messages yet. I would love to help you set ...

Hello all NCLEX preparers! I took and passed my NCLEX-RN this past July in one try. I felt fairly confident going into the test -- I feel like I prepared well. I took some comprehensive pre-assessments to see where my strengths and weaknesses were an...

I too am a new grad and am working in a LTC facility and am making $29/hr with a very low night differencial. I am thankful to have a job too, but will keep looking because the patient load is crazy and I only oriented one night!! Hope this helps. Go...