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Thank you for all of your input. You're all right in that being a part-timer will prolong my inexperience. I've applied for more full-time jobs and hope something comes through. :) After all, from what it seems like, many of the nursing jobs in m...

I've been looking for part-time work because I'm furthering my degree (have an ADN, just got into an RN-BSN program) and want to focus on school while I'm young and can get away with not needing a full-time job to make a living. I've applied for som...

Thank you for moving my post! Didn't mean to post it under Nursing News.... Oops

Hello, nurses! I am leaving tomorrow to take my NCLEX on Tuesday and am worried that I won't be allowed through the doors. My TX driver's license expired, so I renewed it a few weeks ago. It has yet to arrive. I don't have a state ID or an unexpi...

The renewal slip was, in fact, enough to get in. I wasn't even questioned about having a "real" license. I told the woman there that my new license hadn't come in the mail yet, handed over the renewal slip, and was allowed into the exam room. I apo...

Our weren't too bad. Sky blue tops and bottoms, any brand, with white shoes and socks. The other nursing school in our area had to wear all white. Poor guys!

Very helpful list! Definitely saving this to my bookmarks.

I can't even begin to tell you how much being a Spanish speaker would help you in the workplace. The more languages you know, the better! I live in an area heavily populated by Spanish speakers and, being just an English speaker, always found it ex...

If you're able to take a medical terminology class, then I'd highly suggest it. Med term was a required course when I was a freshman in high school, and I can't begin to tell you how much it helped me throughout high school and nursing school. I sa...

I went for an ADN because my college was more convenient than going to the university providing a BSN, and while I was worried at the beginning, I decided to get into an RN-BSN program right after graduating, then go for my MSN. I'm working on my BS...

Took a deep breath and smiled.... :)

i think this is very insightful. there were some skills that i was insecure about at the beginning of my preceptorship, but i made it clear to my preceptor that what i lacked in experience, i'd make up for with my willingness to try. there are skil...

Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy. :) Like EMcGrady said, I would ask the hospital about flower delivery. A thank-you note and little gift of appreciation go a long way!

I'm currently doing my preceptorship at one of the least reputable hospitals in my area. My peers and I have never had good clinical experiences in this hospital. Most of the nurses are not helpful, friendly, patient, or willing to teach. My prece...

Congratulations on almost being finished with your preceptorship! For a while there, I didn't think I'd make it through mine, but I certainly did and have my RN license now. If I can do it, then anyone can. :) On to your main concern, I'd personal...

Fair enough. Thank you!

I just finished nursing school and will be taking the NCLEX soon. Some of my classmates have already been hired on varying units, but I've known from the beginning that staff nursing isn't really for me. I've thought about research, oncology, infec...

If these projects are something like PowerPoints, then much of the work can be done over e-mail. However, if you really need to meet as a group, then try to meet after class. If you need to meet outside of class, ask if you could meet halfway becau...

Thanks, Nursesomeday. I'll see if any of the other nurses will let my shadow them.