567 SeaOtter

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  1. Hello OP. Your previous degree may advance you along quickly. I found a RN-BSN program that accepted much of my previous college work. Also, I used CLEP exams to test out and get course credit. I only had a few pre-reqs to get out of the the way ...
  2. Am I too old to start this?

    I finished nursing school at age 52. Now debating fnp. I'd be over 60. You can do it!
  3. This is something I've been wondering about & maybe some people out there who know psychology can comment. I made a change to nursing after a long career of research at the lab bench. I am curious about the thought processes for lab research ver...
  4. Hello! I keep hearing that everything gets better around the 6 months mark - is it true? Does it take longer? I still feel like a basket case much of the time on a busy med-surg floor - Wondering when it will all get better ???!!! Does anything ma...
  5. Can't sleep. Ever. And I'm getting fat.

    thyroid check?
  6. Malpractice insurance for new grad?

    Thanks everyone so much! It seems like one of the instructors recommended something through ANA - does anyone know about that?
  7. Malpractice insurance for new grad?

    Hello, What are the best options for malpractice insurance to protect a brand new nurse? I've heard that the insurance provided through your employer protects the institution rather than the individual? Anyone out there with advice? Thank you!
  8. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

    My doctor told me - you already HAVE a college degree. You won't need to do the BSN. Boy I hope he was right!
  9. Older new grad- need help to find 1st job

    I love med-surg & want to do floor nursing. Am I crazy? I want to do it before I get too much older & less able. Thank you for the encouragement - I need it right now!
  10. Older new grad- need help to find 1st job

    Hi Nurse Friends! I am an older (50s) new grad looking for my 1st nursing job. I'm just asking for some prayers & positive vibes for a good outcome. Thank you! I love Allnurses!
  11. Tele interview Tomorrow. Need your help!

    When you describe a mistake you made & what you learned from it (on an interview) is a med error appropriate or would you be shooting yourself in the foot?
  12. new job blues....

    I heard from an ICU nurse that she did not like her job at first but now she loves it.
  13. how to be efficient

    Thank you all for the great tips! This is extremely helpful!! :)
  14. how to be efficient

    Hello! I am looking for tips from experienced CNAs for how to care for multiple patients. I'm starting a new assignment with more patients than I'm used to. Does anyone have tips about how to cope with a larger workload (10-15 patients per CNA?) P...
  15. Old grad = no job = depression

    Hi All, I'm due to graduate a 2 yr program in about 1 year & the job prospects look pretty scary. Most of the postings I see for nurses do require a year of experience. I'm pretty worried - I'm doing a whole career change to be a nurse & on ...