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I live here in Albuquerque and I went to CNM for my Associates Degree in Nursing. Nursing is my second career and I also have a Masters but in Healthcare Administration. You are correct about UNM being more "book" oriented and I also had heard that ...

I can give you an idea of what it is like to work on a Skilled Unit at a local hospital. First, I work three 12 hour shifts, caring for 9 plus patients. See them? I have two different sub groups - Acute and Sub/Acute. I spend my time with those who ...

Join the club. We are experiencing the same thing at my hospital. The unit needs four RN's, two for the day shift and two for nights. Almost all the Nurses on my unit are trying to transfer to other units within the hospital. We have lost six nurses ...

Thank You, for a good chuckle! I needed it tonight :-)

I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you, very unfortunate. Whatever you do, DON'T GIVE UP! You will get through it next time, in fact, you will be more confident and all the better for it in the end. This set back will make you stronger and a...

Try and relax and have some fun on your days off. There is nothing you can do about it once you leave work. Believe me, I have the same feelings some nights when I drive home - did I...forget to chart, tell the night nurse, and did I pass out all my ...

If they are holding a position for in the OR, they have a lot of respect for you. In fact, you are quite lucky to have the skills you have after working as a tech. There will be some training as you transition from being a tech to a nurse. Believe me...

First of all, Congratulations! Make sure you only add the RN initials on work related documents, not on applications, checks, or personal papers. However, every once in awhile, you will catch yourself almost adding those initials after your name. I'm...

I say go for it!! Nursing is my second career and I too am looking into Pre and Post-op. it doesn't hurt to apply. So what if there are people in their 30's, it should not stop you from pursuing another field in nursing.

I wouldn't mind doing an unpaid internship. The trouble is, I don't know how to get my foot in the door. I don't know anyone who would allow me to do so. I've thought about going to HR for any suggestions. However, the only way I could probably get i...

I have been a Registered Nurse for three years. My career started out in Family Practice Clinic. Currently I am working on the SNF unit at a reputable hospital. However, I have been trying to get in to a specialty for the last few months. My main int...

I work on a Skilled/Acute Care Unit where the ratio is 8:1, soon to be 10:1. Hence, why I am looking for another job in a specialty area such as the OR or PACU.

We are all human and we all make mistakes! Chuck this experience up as a learning curve - easily said than done, I know. Hang in there and go for your RN. Being let go will have no impact on your license. You may have to explain the situation if you ...

I did my precept on the Telemtry floor at nights. While I was there, the RN and I had 6 to 8 patients. Most were stable but we had two who were a challenge and therefore, we're close to the nurses station. I was told from friends who work there that...

Our clinic requires RN's andLPN's wear white tops with either red, black, navy, green or purple pants. Our MA's wear the same colors in both tops and bottoms. However, a plus is that we can wear warm-up jackets with designs. It helps break up the mon...

That was great a story :) I got a real chuckle.

Nursing is my second career. I already have a Bachelor of Arts Degree. However, I went back to school and earned my A.D.N. and now working as an RN in a Family Practice Clinic. The company I work for is encouraging us RNs to get our BSN. In fact, the...

Wow, what great advice. Thanks Sweetie Pie for passing this on. Unfortunately, I can't eat chocolate cookies, but I will join you in peanut butter cookies. My favorite :)

Janice; Please do not despair!! You are in a wonderful field of nursing - I too am in my early 40's, second career, as well. I have had many days where I still despair and wonder why I became a nurse. January 11th will be two years that I have been...

It will 2 years January 11 th when I started working in a Family Practice clinic. As an RN, I triage daily - 8 hours a day. If I am not doing that I am giving injections. I'm bored stiff. I would love to find a job where I can use my skills -especial...

I work for Presbyterian but in an outpatient clinic at Ana Kaseman. Just as an FYI, I tried getting in as a nurse extern but at the time I looked there were no positions available. Did you apply online for the position? That was how I found out if th...

I work in a Family Practice Clinic and I deal with patients of all ages. It can be challenging at times but every day something new and exciting happens. There is never a dull moment! However, I am also lucky to work for two doctors. We all get along...

Family Practice Clinic (9 1/2 months). I do phone triage, patient triage, nurse visits, wound care, transport of patient to hospitals, and whatever my two Doctors need in the way of shots.

Thanks for sharing this great video. It made my day brighter!

I work in a Family Practice Clinic and I have been giving out the Flu shot to practically whoever walks in the door. As a way of giving the patient some control over their healthcare, I always ask the pt which arm they prefer to have the injection. F...