nononsense

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1. What do I do? RN, FNP, Job Seeker

   nononsense replied to nononsense's topic in Nursing Career

   SO update. I've spend the last year working as a Med Surg nurse. I've recently went full time Psych and PRN Med Surg. I'm considering talking with a therapist. I'm tired of not getting

2. FNP Hasn't Passed Certification Boards

   nononsense posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   SO, I graduated in 2019 in July from the FNP program. IV'e taken the ANCC and AANP, no luck. I rate in the 50%'s I need to be in the 70s%. I'm so disappointed. I stopped pushing...

3. What do I do? RN, FNP, Job Seeker

   nononsense posted a topic in Nursing Career

   So, I have 7 years nursing experience. I have been a CNA, LVN, RN since 2006 now, in 2012 I passed the NCLEX-RN. I have done Med Surg Tele, home health, inpatient psych, correctional nursing, and...

4. Don't like nursing at all, what can I do with my BSN?

   nononsense replied to lostrnugh's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I feel the same way, many acute care positions I have been dismissed from. I tried home health, I don't want to drive around the county for free. Nursing home, would disable me physically from the...

5. In need of guidance and advice

   nononsense replied to R_N_K's topic in Nursing Career

   How about office kind of jobs. If you find a title you like, get a masters to complete your

6. Struggling RN

   nononsense replied to 1nurse-2007's topic in Nursing Career

   Well, don't give up. MAYBE you do not have enough education to be happy. OPTIONS: Get a masters in nursing, and specialize in something you are passionate about. Find a cause you are passionate...

7. Time to give up?

   nononsense replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Nursing Career

   What you can't get paid for, do it for free! Maybe they will notice and pay you

8. Scott & White Hospital College Station, TX Employment Reviews

   nononsense replied to bendyprissy's topic in Nursing Career

   I'm from the area! It's a great place to work. The care is top notch! The nurses you work with are great. I worked there, before moving on. You will enjoy the small town. Austin, Texas is down the...

9. How do we feel about staffing agencies?

   nononsense replied to PCnurse88's topic in Nursing Career

   Work=money. It is a no brainer. When being out of school for that long, did you find a refresher for Med/Surg to stay on top of your skills and critical thinking? What materials did you

10. if i sign an official offer (no contract), am I obligated?

    nononsense replied to tarotale's topic in Nursing Career

    Walk into the hospital. Ask for the hiring manager. Tell them the manager your delima. If this manager wants you, the manager will walk over to HR and tell them to hire you. If the manager is the...

11. Frustrated with RN-BSN classes

    nononsense replied to microkate's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I understand your frustration! The patho/phys classes directed towards information that happens in the body or mind is more helpful. I have an associates in Biology, a minor in Psychology, and an...

12. Im 24 and I want to be a nurse badly but my age discourages me!

    nononsense replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone needs to vent! I started my first ADN Program in 2004, failed out. Began the LVN Program in 2006, failed and went back. Went to the LVN-RN Program in 2010 after saving some money, finished a...

13. Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

    nononsense replied to munkee4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Find a way to take a review: Kaplan, Hurst, Saunders Book

14. Took 265 questions and feel like horrible.

    nononsense replied to Cheer4WVU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know what to say to that question. I've been trying to figure out how to post my own concerns. So, excuse me while I reply. I took the NCLEX-RN in August and was not successful. Since then I...

15. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    nononsense replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone in this issue. I'm here to offer resolutions; not to have a pitty party for the obese/overweight population. http://www.oa.org/ Our fate is in our own hands. Best of luck to