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So, I'm that stereotypical student who does great in class & on tests and papers, but who is struggling in clinical. I'm in an accelerated program and we just started our clinicals - yesterday was my second day in the hospital. I had to give a pn...

I think you might be putting the cart before the horse a little unless there's more information you haven't included in your question. Have you taken a practice test yet? How did you score? What were your weakest areas? How long have you been a pract...

I bought a cheap stainless steel band solely for work. It was about $35 at a local jewelry store. If it gets damaged or lost, no big deal - I'm only out $35. I have a beautiful wedding ring (in my opinion!) and band that I don't want damaged or lost ...

Sorry the counseling center was so unhelpful. =( That's frustrating. At least you gave it a shot! I spent a ton of time studying in the library when I was in school, both the first time around and when I went back for my BSN. When I was in school the...

I am not a counselor, psychiatrist, therapist, etc. and even if I were, that would in no way qualify me to offer any sort of diagnosis or advice over the internet. That being said...I sense a lot of anxiety in your post. You obsess about very normal ...

At our hospital, they train new hires in the AIDET method of communication. It's simple, easy to remember, and though it might sound cheesy or false, actually has helped me communicate better with patients & families, especially when I'm stressed...

I do wish our unit had a family kitchen area - I've seen these in other hospitals and they are a huge time saver. Instead of the nurse making multiple trips for drinks, snacks, cups of ice, etc., family members can do it themselves. I have no problem...

I'm posting this this because I need advice on how NOT to let this happen again, and also because I want other new grads who might've made mistakes like me to know they're no alone!I'm a new grad in a trauma ICU. I started June 15. Yesterday was my ...

Your nurse practice act is here: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/info_practiceAct.pdf Based on what pages 93-95 say, I would not carry out that order. It states on page 95 that for an LPN to administer anything through a central line, you must...

Maybe it's an advertisement for a show. You know, like Fraggle Rock. Except with teddy bears. Dressed as nurses.

Could you give a few examples, please? If there are some specific posts that have upset you, that's one thing. If not, this feels like yet another instance of someone beating a dead horse. This topic has been absolutely worn out on AN.

I'm a new grad nurse who just started on a 10-bed critical care unit one month ago (my first actual day on the unit was June 13). My preceptor is fair, patient, and level-headed. She's also tough and doesn't let anything slide - and I'm incredibly gl...

Apply to University! They hire lots of new grads - including me and about 8 of my friends!

I'd definitely ask at orientation. I'm sure you're not the first to run into this!

You should never do anything outside your scope of practice or anything you do not feel safe doing. If that's what you mean by "refuse," then yes - you can refuse. If you're asked to do something that you don't feel safe or comfortable doing, what I ...

It's intense. The program is split into six 8-week sessions. The first four sessions run from the second week in May to the middle of December; in that 6-month span, the longest break you get is 4 days at Thanksgiving. It's absolutely grueling, espec...

At my hospital we wait 60 days from the 3rd Hep B shot (or booster) to draw Hep B titers. I don't know about varicella - sorry! Most people getting varicella titers drawn that I know of have never had the vaccine, so we've never had to think about an...

I just graduated from Bellarmine. Bellarmine accepts everyone who applies as long as they meet the admission criteria. They then weed people out in the program. Our class started with a little over 100 and we ended up with about 60-ish graduating. Co...

Sadly, $1000 isn't a high deductible - that actually sounds low-to-normal to me. I'm on my spouse's plan (not quite yet eligible for benefits at my job yet) and we have a $4000 deductible. Not a typo - that's a 4, followed by three zeros! Everything ...

This is also not necessarily true. Typically, "failure to perform" doesn't disqualify someone from receiving unemployment. Even excessive absences doesn't automatically disqualify someone, especially if the absences were for a health condition and th...

Also, I have seen many people quit voluntarily and receive unemployment. It varies from state to state; some states are very employee-friendly, others are not. I handled unemployment claims for about 15 different states at one time. It is certainly n...

I say this as a former HR person (now a nurse) who has handled literally hundreds of employment claims: You need to appeal this decision. Explicitly state in your appeal that you were told you had to resign or you would be terminated. Explain that yo...

Come on, people. The simple fact that Ice Cream Taste-Tester wasn't number one on this list should've been a dead giveaway it was a bunch of baloney.

I think it also greatly depends on where you live, and in some cases, what school you went to. I am fortunate enough to live in an area where there is still a good demand for nurses with their BSNs (Louisville, KY). I went to a school that has an exc...

University of Louisville offers a 403b. I don't know of any that offer defined-benefit pension plans - at least, not to new hires. Maybe the VA?