MsbossyRN

NSU, good luck with the HU Va beach campus. I heard recently that one of their nursing programs was having troble cant remember which or even if it was true.. lol

I just wanted to say good luck. Make sure u study, not only what they give in class, but a lot of your own too. Also take a look at the current NCLEX pass rates. Also ask about the HESSI exit exam and how most people have to take this over and over just to graduate and sit for the NCLEX. Talk to current and former students so u can be prepared.

find another nursing program a.s.a.p....don't do it

7 acute care pts, nights with NO aide...happens very often NOC shift in Va.

In nursing school I was taught to use sterile technique. At the hospital I work at we are to use clean technique only.

lol I've gotten so used to wearing clean scrub tops over jeans to nursing school. That I still throw such things on when I'm running errands. To me scrub tops are comfy with some good jeans. As far my scrubs that I wear to work, I usually walk through the door and toss them in the dirty clothes. My shoes stay at the door, and I hop in the shower.

Some places use great electronic systems. We are no allowed to double chart. If its checked off in one program, no need to put it somewhere else. Charting by exception helps too. I would rather chart on a computer as opposed to paper charting any day. I think it makes everything easier. Everything about my patient is right there in one place. I find that charting doesn't take away from patient care in most cases. Most nurses I work with don't spend most of their day charting. We are in there with the patients getting stuff done. Now if something is serious, like a rapid response then of course a lot of charting would have to be done. Suggest the improvements where you work at, hopefully changes can be made.

1. Higher pay 2. Better staffing 3. "great patients" 4. Supportive staff/management

Not sure why that would be an issue, its sub Q. There is usually loads of fatty tissue in that area. :)

There is no way someone would be able to encourage me to re-use a needle, or push needless procedures on unsuspecting patients. I would be out the door so fast, before training was even up, and I'd be reporting them any and everywhere! Good thing you got out when you did.

Koi, makes the most fashionable scrubs. I like feeling like I'm not wearing boring scrubs, or crazy cartoon print.

Do the flu shots. It gives you a job as an RN, and a reference if you are dependable and such. Also it can lead to networking into hospitals and to other jobs. I did not get any responses as a new grad anywhere until i started working for flu clinics. Then I started getting interviews left and right. Getting a job as an RN is better than just siting around complaining about how bad the market is. Everybody already knows, employers still want to know how you would be on a job.

It usually stays in your system about 30 days. No you won't be reported you just will not get the job. You will more than likely get blacklisted if that hospital is part of a network under the same name. If you get offered a job don't fail the test :nuke:!!! Either wait it out or do something else http://tinyurl.com/32yua2e. Also no more pot its not worth it!

Honestly I do not think employers look to highly at RNs or LPNs working as aides. There first thoughts are "Why has this person not worked or is not working as an RN". I still say apply everywhere that you can and try any position with the title RN. Working as a seasonal flu clinic RN for two different companies really started getting my resume noticed for positions in hospitals and such. Good luck!!

Good luck dec 15. You were so close last time. Just go in thinking this time you will pass. Good luck!!!