sweetgeorgia

Hi everyone, I'm posting a topic today to offer hope to those of you who may have been in my shoes at some point in time. Little history: I decided to go into nursing through a second bachelor's degree program since my first liberal arts degree was...

To RN In FL, I entered the profession with a clear heart and genuine love for taking care of people. To THIS DAY, I still take care of my family with the same love and care that I gave so many strangers during those three months and two years of unp...

The facility I work at has employees accrue time off each pay period. We get 6 hours every two weeks which is equivalent to 1 day a month. So a total of twelve days a year. That's about four weeks in nursing time if you work three twelve hour shifts ...

5-6 pts per nurse. no cnas. no techs. no lvns. 1 charge. 1huc during days. no huc during nights. it's HARD work ALL the damn time.

Amazing story of courage and hope. My hat goes off to you.

Love this so much!

I also met my husband during nursing school as well as his military deployment several times throughout. It's not impossible to date and have a life during nursing school, just have to manage time extremely well and have mental strength and life goal...

Thank you! These resources are greatly appreciated! :)

Hi CISKA, I graduated from TAMUCC and took the HESI A2 entrance as well as the required HESI exit exam in order to graduate the program at the end (must have at least 850) and HESI course final exams (must have over 75%). On the entrance exam, be p...

Honestly, I'd be more concerned with all the hidden things that passed in that bill. Like increasing the death tax over 55% and mandating wills and assets greater than a certain amount be given to the government instead of the family and children of ...

That's is great! I know what it's like living in a military household so I understand some of your frustration with classes, deadlines, everything. Anyways, really proud of you! You did the right thing. :)

Take the private hospital. I had a similar quandry but with medical surgical nursing. Do NOT mess with understaffing. It can make or break you and affects patient safety. Good luck and remember to follow your heart.

Totally agree with you. They are over medicating, even though it may be necessary for specific patients. Maybe they need to come up with a scale to determine the risk level of each patient individually and then prescribe following that protocol?

1. Invest in some study guides in addition to your textbooks that focus on the exams that you will be required to take (HESI or ATI) etc. NCLEX study guides divided by system such as Saunders, Prentice Hall Review Notes, etc. will become your best fr...

Haha! As one of my old professors used to say, "carbohydrates are brain food!"

I actually wear closed toed crocs and they were a pretty penny but they are cleanable and very comfortable and last a while. I've experimented with name brand running shoes as well and those were good but not sanitary. Be sure to get something that y...

There is an amazing NCLEX study website that helped me a lot before I took my board exams. Main Menu - NCLEX-RN 3500 - Institutional Version I would do 25 questions in review mode four to six times a day, and before I knew it I was learning to fill ...

I only have one stethascope and it has served me well and continues to do so. I don't really see a need to have a spare unless you work in an area or specialty where there is lots of commotion and rapid assessment, reassessment. I do however think AL...

Definitely talk to the professor about it. I wouldn't confront her directly because she might be defensive or deny what's going on but for the fairness of the program and her future career as a nurse or anything in the medical field that relies on HO...

Great job! The exit HESI was not joke! Good luck on your NCLEX and happy nursing! :)

I couldn't agree more. Male nurses are truly a God send and I am so thankful for their companionship, professionalism, and hard work that really helps balance out the unit and provide excellent quality care to patients. Could not be more appreciative...

El Paso, TX is hiring all over the place for new graduates and experienced nurses. Bonus money is available to you as well. Cost of living in Texas is decent and low compared to other parts of the world. Very specific population of people here but al...

Wow that is so sad, but tooo funny!

I am a nursing student and I remember the first patient who coded while I was there at the bedside. While it wasn't bloody it was repeating throughout the two days that I was on the floor. The first time was intense though, in fact every time was pre...

Thank you Riburn3 and 2blessings for providing your insight! :)