MsQueensRN LPN, LVN

Unsure where you work but are there any policies in place regarding how long you should be working there prior to orienting a new nurse. In my facility, you have to have at least 1-year experience. I saw where a new nurse who had a little more than 6...

I can honestly say I love being a nurse. If you keep in mind what brought you to nursing: caring for people, love of learning, being part of a team, teaching, changing lives (including your own). Then you have nothing to worry about. If you focus on ...

Chemical castration is cheaper than paying for the mental health services that are truly needed. Taxpayers have to pay for the jail sentence and the chemical castration so arguing about the savings is null to me. I can't ignore the implications that ...

This is sad for all parties involved. Those hem/onc patients who experienced undue pain, infections, and prolonged hospital stays; the nurse who obviously needed help; and the facility that will now be smeared and lose the respect of many individuals...

Happens all the time, at least your patient is immobile and cannot additionally throw things or attempt any physical harm. I have had many a patient like yours, and once it goes racial I absolutely refuse to provide care. Is there any possibility of ...

I went through a similar situation when I chose to change my career path and go back to nursing school. The fact that I would be leaving a profession that I had already entered and heading for community college to pursue nursing did not sit well with...

This is something I see constantly at work and it is something that is unfortunately supported by management. I am an old school nurse and ultimately my patient's care is my responsibility, not to mention that waiting for things to get done ruins my ...

I'm a nurse with student loans, it's all I can afford!

I made the choice to relocate for my first nursing position. I made the choice after applying for several months for positions and not getting any responses for full time employment. It can be very difficult as a new nurse to not only start a new car...

honestly it sounds like you are going through the new grad blues where everything feels overwhelming. It can be difficult to truly judge what is or isn't complex when you have nothing to reference it to. I agree with the advice of some of the other n...

"Is that a murmur or are you just excited to see me?"

I've had disrespectful homeless patients and adoring rich patients, honestly I think it just depends on the person. I've had people who initially thought it was appropriate to yell at me for attempting to administer a dose of insulin at the beginning...

Make sure you familiarize yourself with your rights. Do you have a union? If so, What is their stance on mandated overtime? Document these interactions and the fact that you are being bullied by your supervisor.

Awesome job for a first time! I know the first one is always the most nerve wracking. It gets better the more often you do it, and as you go on don't be afraid to really check for those forearm veins especially those located on the back of the forear...

Congratulations Ari on the job offer. I think that the best thing to do in addition to your studying is to not overthink the questions, and have faith in your abilities. You have made it this far already, so now is not the time to doubt yourself. Bes...

about how long did it take for you to get a call from them after applying?

CONGRATULATIONS! It's great to hear that a New Grad was hired. Show em what we're made of

Sorry to hear your dilemma. I have a friend who flunked in 3rd semester and it really is horrible but once you've flunked out most schools won't look at you. From speaking with different administrators it seems that your only choice to go back into a...

I thought I was the only one getting annoyed by this ONLINE ONLY policy. Since when is it a bad thing to bring in your resume in person?

Sorry to hear you are having such problems with BMCC. I just graduated from there in May and I too came in with a BA from elsewhere. I found that talking on the phone is pointless. Its best if you just show up and go to the admissions department. If ...

I completely agree, sometimes the extra $$$ really isn't worth the trouble if you leave to go somewhere that you end up hating, and then have no choice but to stay. I'm also one of those loyalists who believe in remaining where you have been trained ...

I meant that once you have passed the NCLEX you need not take it again unless you allow your license to expire without having renewed it. I have heard of this happening on more than one occasion, so once you get your license do not forget to renew it...

It's true, there is a glut of new grads, not so new grads, as well as experienced nurses who are all searching for jobs in nyc now. Hospitals are slowly hiring, so it is good to be open to relocating to different areas. You can attend school here, ta...

Your best bet is an accelerated BSN program, but your work schedule is extremely demanding and your course load would be demanding as well. The studying necessary to do well, as well as the clinical rotations, and even the courses you need to take in...