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I have my RN and I am looking to get my BSN but I am completely overwhelmed at how to pick an online BSN program... Here's the things I am looking for: ~Reasonable tuition (I have found programs as high as $17,000! Too rich for my blood!) ~No clinic...

I have my RN and I am looking to get my BSN but I am completely overwhelmed at how to pick an online BSN program... Here's the things I am looking for: ~Reasonable tuition (I have found programs as high as $17,000! Too rich for my blood!) ~No clinic...

I have been wanting to try another form of nursing like labor and delivery and I have ALWAYS wanted to work in the OR...how do you get a position in either of those units?? Seems like you have to donate a kidney to get anywhere! All job postings say,...

What exactly do you not like about ICU? I worked on a trauma unit and loved the actual job but really hated nights and how tired I felt all the time...took a toll on my personal life. It sounds like you are totally going over and beyond to educate yo...

What can you tell me, good or bad, about North Suburban Medical Center??

Hi, I have been looking and applying for RN jobs in Denver and keep getting rejected. I have 1.5 years experience in a trauma step down and surgical unit, TNCC certified, been both a preceptor and charge nurse. I have my RN license and an associate ...

Thanks! Do you know if there are any other hospitals in Thornton?

Thanks for the input! Do u have any advice on getting a job (or at the very least, getting an interview) at either children's or university? University has turned me down several times and I don't understand why.

I suggest finding out the names of Clinical Managers at some places u are looking to work and giving them a call. Tell them u are relocating and are willing to commit to a year or two. Also, I suggest, whether u intend to or not, say u are looking in...

I have been very negative about nursing lately and I'm sick of it! Tell me all the positives you have for being a nurse. Thank you!

I am a new(ish) grad...graduated from nursing school in 2009. I have been working nights as a RN on a surgical floor for a year now. I am feeling so down lately. I am feeling like i don't want to be a nurse anymore... All the demands at work, the wo...

Please note: I haven't completely lost my empathy. I actually really, really care for people. You will see what I am feeling when you become a nurse. Actually, I hope you don't! I hope you really love nursing. I want you to know how much I appreciate...

you are right, i am lucky. thanks for helping me see that! :)

It been a while since I read what I originally wrote and I just now read through all your posts. I appreciate all of them! I have a lot to think about! I also have a lot to be thankful for :) I am lucky to have a job, lucky to have a hospital job ri...

My testing date is set: February 6th, 2010... I feel so overwhelmed already! I am studying Saunders but it is taking forever. I feel like there's so much I have already forgotten and so much I still have to go through... Any advice? Tips on studying...

Thank you! Prayer said fo ryou :) You got this!!!

Took the test and I passed it! THANK YOU GOD! Here's what worked for me: Hurst Review, Saunders book and doing questions over and over and over. Also, like so many people said, having a positive attitude was key. :p

Thanks for checking on me. Nope, haven't taken the test yet. I take it this week! I feel ready now :) Wish me luck!

Thank you so much for the encouragement ParamountNurse :) You are right; I need to have a good attitude! Right now I am going though a comprehensive Saunder's NCLEX review book and it seems to be helping. I do think I need to do more questions though...

I am set to graduate this December with my ADN/RN. Reading through all these posts about nobody being able to find jobs makes me so sad. I always thought I'd have a guaranteed job after graduation since there is such a severe nursing shortage. I gues...

Hi Emily, I was just looking at Sky Ridge for job opprotunities. I am set to graduate with my ADN, RN this December. Do you have your BSN? Or do they hire ADNs? Thanks!!

Hello! You wrote "I really don't want to go all the way through nursing school to have limited options to further my education" and I laughed! That is exactly how I feel right now. I waited 2.5 years to get into the program and there's a waitlist wh...