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Hi, There is also a positive side to it. there are people that use it as a platform to educate the other nurses and the public abouts issues, new medical advances, and etc. It's a way to network with others, to relate to other, to ask questions. I co...

This article provided an insightful perspective and I'm glad to have read it. On a side note, drug abuse /addiction is an epidemic. That needs to be dealt with more agressively. Drug addiction should be recognized as a disease that needs to treated. ...

Im so glad that you've written this post. Well said and truly needed. I have notice a lot of uncouth responses made by others that were not neccesary. In the past, this has deterred me from sharing some posts. I hope all will read your post and take ...

Great point. Thanks:)

Hi all, I've been feeling this way for a while. I'm in a field making a difference, but it's not enough. I feel like I'm just meeting a quota, following what has to be done for the patient and send them off home. I want to make an impact in the worl...

Finding my niche certainly plays a role. Thanks for replying.

Is this true that the NCLEX is easier in other states than others? I'm hearing that the nclex is easier in places such as Hawaii. But that doesn't make sense. Why would that be the case? Isn't the test standardized throughout the U.S?

I had a patient who is suppose to get an antibiotic IV around the clock. Now the problem is that she has missed 3 doses due to the fact that she has no. IV access. Now the plan is for her get a midline the next day. Should I reshedule antibiotics or ...

Thanks for your replys. Yes it does make sense that the doctor is already aware since the order was put in place.

In retrospect I should have spoken to the doctor. at the time i told my charge nurse about the situation. She advise that I attempt to start one. It slipped my mind after the failed attempt. Others have tried before me and failed. The next shift nurs...

Hello all, I have been working at a long term care facility for about half a year. I recently have been offered positions at certain hospitals (yay!). I want to leave in good standing , but prefer to not broadcast this to the ltc company or anyone at...

First thanks for replying. I see where you are coming from, There are a few that were great professionally and I wouldn't mind to network with. At the same time, there are others that I have worked with that are just so two-faced and just want to kno...

Hello all, I'm new grad and I have been in a LTC facility for less than 6months. I just don't feel safe in that environment. I want to quit the job. What should I do. Should I give them a 2 weeks notice or just give them the phone call? I just feel t...

I was in what i will call a conference with other colleagues. We were seated (in close proximity) around a oval table, and each had a water bottle. At the end of the meeting, everyone was leaving. i was reaching down to get my bottle of water and rea...

I have a job interview tomorrow and one of the things the recruiter asked me to bring was a nursing diploma. I do not have it due to my schools slow order. What should i do?

The interview went well but didnt get the position due to the tests. I had to take two test. They were meant to test my competency in ekgs, acls, etc... one of the scores didnt meet their standard of competency.

Haha! I won't be living that one down for a while, and thanks for the tips (and sip of water:D).

I unfortunately do not have I one at the moment. Would a unofficial transcript be acceptable? .

Thanks to a many of you for reassuring me. I knew that my post was going to be met with some ridicule, but you answered my concerns. On a side note, I had a lot of good laughs from reading many of your posts. You guys are hilarious! Thanks for that!

Thank you all for your input. I'll go to interview and see my options after.

Hello all, I finally got a job! That morning I went in for my first job interview with home health, but due to my lack of experience, I was rejected. I became a little discouraged, but I was determined to not drive 45 minutes back home in vain, so I ...

I totally understand, I was just reflecting on this and you nearly describe me to the "T". I Look way younger than my age and experience people treating me as a little child. Not all the time, but more than enough to see a pattern. It has become a pe...

Thanks for writing this. It certainly reinforces the importance of documenting correctly.

Hello all, I'm not into writing a lot, but I hope that whatever I will write will help anyone of you. First I want to state a big thanks to many of you who have posted your experiences and study tips, they have certainly helped me. anyways here is a ...

I don't know about that, but just google 'nclex cram sheet' and you will find it. It the first hit that pops up.