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Hello Nurses, Im doing research into hospitals around the Baltimore and Pittsburgh area regarding pediatric oncology and job opportunities. I am a recent diploma graduate, currently working as a peds RN in PA and going for my BSN next fall. I want t...

Hi! Thank you for your feedback. I totally understand them not hiring diploma nurses. I am anxious to start my BSN program in the fall. I only have 6 months experience in nursing currently. I would like to have at least one year before I apply anywhe...

Hello! I am going to graduate in May from a diploma program. After HR spoke with our class recently I have alot of questions about where/what I want my first job to be. My plan when I started school was to become certified nurse midwife and I was thi...

Thank you! Good to know there are different options regarding amount of time on-call. I feel like that is my biggest deterrent.

I use to get panic attacks all the time, too. I ended up getting on medicine that helped, but i also took some advice from one of my instructors who said "When your in the room, think clinically first, then emotionally." THis single piece of advice ...

Hello! I am going to graduate in May from a diploma program. After HR spoke with our class recently I have alot of questions about where/what I want my first job to be. My plan when I started school was to become certified nurse midwife and I was thi...

I'm looking for suggestions for med cards I Can carry to clinical. Are some better than others? I'm looking for time saving techniques.. Which is why im not making my own. I have the Davis drug guide and was thinking of the companion cards that go a...

Still navigating the site I guess, thank you for pointing me in the right direction :)

I agree that writing my own would imprint the material better. I often write snd rewrite my notes because it helps me to understand. I do feel that I put a lot of time into my studying and learning, not to mention taking care of my family, and was j...

Thank you!

I always bring the MAR with me when I'm in isolation. I just make sure it doesn't touch the pt or the pts things. I hold it in my hand while I check the name band and ask for 2 identifiers.. Then lay it on my clipboard or the nurse server while I giv...

Thank you grpman. So grateful for this group forum. it is nice to have a supportive place to talk and express feelings. :loveya:

Hello :) I am a second semester nursing student in an RN diploma program. I am feeling very discouraged right now about med-surg. I feel like the weakest link in my group right now as they have all been passed on Accu checks and PO meds and I have n...

thanks guys :) it just helps to be less discouraged when you hear about others experiences. I do try and tell myself not to worry about what everyone else is doing. my weaknesses are mostly skill related so practicing would be a really good idea. I ...