slave_diverRN

Congratulations!

Perhaps you are little OCD, and it sounds like your biggest challenge is passing meds. Even in the "NCLEX hopsital" where there is unlimited time and resources, there's no need to check a med more than 3 times. Wiith time, you'll get faster at this p...

Can you drop to per diem in your current job? That way, if you don't get all the hours you need in the dream job, you have backup!

Take a break if you feel like you are starting to miss questions. Don't miss question after question while progressively freaking out, USE THAT BREAK to calm down, sip water, pray...whatever, just stop answering questions. Its wise to bring along a s...

Remember when you first learned to drive a car? How scared you that you'd have a horrific fatal accident each time another car got close? You grew out of that fear....and you will overcome this one too. Its very NORMAL to feel this way at first.

To the OP, I know you're not going to like this, and I will probably get some hate mail...but you need to hear this. At this stage in your career, the hospital doesn't need YOU. As you might be aware, you NEED THEM. Trying to gather others to rally a...

If you'd like to give someone feedback, start with something positive. Tell her the things she did WELL. NEVER, EVER tell anyone they suck or do something badly...esp when you are a subordinate. You CAN tell them what things you NEED, or what OPPOR...

If you can, run the controls on the accucheck machines!

And if you are really thinking about IT work, be prepared to move to India and work for peanuts. There's no IT job growth in the US anymore.

Think about this way . . . . when you take something to your director, you'd expect him to ACT on it, right? What action do you think he can take on this situation? If he did anything at all, he'd probably talk to the preceptor....then where would y...

From reading so many similar posts on this forum, its safe to say that EVERYONE feels this way at first. Even if you were a seasoned nurse, changing jobs is tough, but when you throw in all the responsibility a nurse assumes it can be overwhelming. I...

You MUST have BLS....every place will require you to have that before you start working. The others are optional, but could help you distinguish yourself from another candidate.

Confidence comes with experience. I heard this little ditty once: Son: Dad, how did you become such a successful businessman? Dad: Good decisions Son: HOw did you learn to make good decisions Dad: Bad decisions

A small giftcard to starbucks goes over well too. Its a thoughtful gesture, but not too over the top.

Wondering how others spend their day doing when de-staffed.....aside from enjoying a 'bonus' day off, is there an opportunity to earn some money (in nursing) on such short notice?

The Hurst Review is excellent....the online review helped me prepare (and pass in 75 questions!) when I decided to return to nursing 15 YEARS after graduating. Marlene is an OUTSTANDING educator, and breaks things down very simply and give you little...

Having a bachelors in another field, I completely GET your frustration. It seems like BSN nurses go through 2 years of Gen Ed, then 2 years of nursing. You want to know why your two years of ASN nursing doesn't equal the 2 years of nursing the BSN st...

There's also Hillsborough and Pasco community colleges.

Best of luck in your move to Florida....I hope you find the perfect spot for your family and a job! I have to ask you one tiny favor. After you move here, please remember that you CHOSE to come, and kindly keep your comments about how much better thi...

As a former hiring manager, I would NOT encourage you to ask WHY you weren't hired. If I had ever been asked that by a candidate, I would not have answered...and would have never considered that person again....ever. That being said, I like Vida Loc...

I'm 42 and did not have any trouble r/t age. In this economy, where employers are taking a big risk in hiring someone, sometimes maturity and stability are BIG assets. Best of luck to you and congratulations!

Exercise is important, but to keep mobile for a lifetime, its really, really important to never have a stroke! Keeping good control of blood pressure, lipids and regular annual physicals go a long, long way. You can find a lot of resources at america...

...and if your white collar crime had anything to do with Medicare or any other type of insurance or government fraud, give it up now.

Just an unsolicited tip: I've read through many of the posts on this thread and one thing rings through VERY clear: frustration. When on an interview, be careful not to let that frustration show. There are enough whiners/complainers/bad attitudes on ...

I suggest you don't quit in an email.....you can send an email asking to meet with them, then IN PERSON, let them know: 1. How much you appreciate the opportunity they gave you 2. How much you like the facility and them 3. But have figured out quickl...