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  1. On the verge of a Nervous Breakdown!! Help!!

    DC2RN replied to ucandoit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any

  2. Help--I have gained 80 pounds within a year

    DC2RN replied to Scarlet K's topic in General Nursing

    You have three separate conditions that are creating a vicious cycle. The back pain prevents you from exercising, which causes you to gain weight. The weight gain exacerbates your depression. The...

  3. Nurses crossing picket lines??

    DC2RN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but a nurse crossing the strike lines is a working nurse, and a working nurse is not a nurse playing golf, and a nurse not playing golf is an unhappy nurse. Therefore, a nurse crossing the picket...

  4. On the verge of a Nervous Breakdown!! Help!!

    DC2RN replied to ucandoit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agreed!

  5. On the verge of a Nervous Breakdown!! Help!!

    DC2RN replied to ucandoit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is true!!! 87% of American nursing school graduates pass the first time. I know it is possible, but I don't remember anyone that had the test shut off at 75 and still failed. Some nursing...

  6. Who went straight to ICU after getting your BSN

    DC2RN replied to UpwardMobility's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just graduated with an ADN and just passed the NCLEX. I am starting to look for a job. I know it is easy to get a job as a RN. How competitive is it to get into ICU New Graduate

  7. Also Ran Careers... what did you decide against before choosing nursing

    DC2RN replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    What a touching story! You know first hand the comfort that you can bring to a grieving family. I wish you the best in your new

  8. Nurses crossing picket lines??

    DC2RN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the travel RNs are making $5000/wk, imagine how much the agencies are charging the hospital. Maybe $7000-$8000/wk. (I'm guessing.) I think a few weeks where the hospital has to pay nurses this...

  9. Nurses crossing picket lines??

    DC2RN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This attitude is a real life changer. It makes you immune to a lot of crap. If things get bad or abusive, you LEAVE! Just make sure you have something lined up before you go. It is the hottest...

  10. Sent my application to Excelsior today!!!

    DC2RN replied to Ashera's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Welcome to the discussion. I just graduated from Excelsior, and I think it is a great program. I have one small piece of advice. Before you take your first Nursing Concepts test, read Kaplan...

  11. A different smoking question....

    DC2RN replied to LTC_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    NYC is now entirely smoke free in all public buildings, no exceptions. (Bars, restaurants, all jobs.) I love it. People argue that smokers should have a special section of a restaurant where they...

  12. Recruiter for New Grads - Yes or No??

    DC2RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently graduated with an ADN and passed the NCLEX. I am starting to look for my first job as an RN. I really want to work in the ICU or ED. As a new graduate, are there any advantages of using...

  13. SLP or RN/BSN? Making career decisions

    DC2RN replied to victoriac's topic in Rehabilitation

    When budgets get tight (which is inevitable,) insurance companies and the government are going to cut or severely restrict nonessential services. This happened to physical therapists in New York...

  14. A BA in Psych + ADN-are they good enough for RN jobs which require a BSN?

    DC2RN replied to Nemrac's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want a specific position, and the job description says BSN required, and you have a BA and ADN, just apply anyway. It cannot hurt. The worst they could say is "No." Some schools have a bridge...

  15. What degree/certification do you hold?

    DC2RN replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    DC, ADN RN Plan to get BSN, then ???NP, MBA,

  16. speaking of nclex which book is best

    DC2RN replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    I found out last week that I passed the NCLEX. The test shut off after 75 questions. Some of the questions were hard, but that is the point of a computer adaptive test. It finds the level where you...

  17. Chris-the-girl-at-lucas!

    DC2RN replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is so true. It really takes a while for it to sink in that you really passed. Studying for the CPNE became such a habitual routine, that it was hard to stop studying when you were done. I...

  18. Excelsior Pass Rate?

    DC2RN replied to MiaLyse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just finished at Excelsior College. I did all of my studying for the Nursing Concepts tests from NCLEX review books, and I got straight A's. DO NOT try this if you do not have a pretty good...

  19. nurse practitioner or RN?

    DC2RN replied to koan's topic in General Nursing

    It helps to have a bachelors from Yale and a MBA from Harvard, like

  20. nurse practitioner or RN?

    DC2RN replied to koan's topic in General Nursing

    It helps to have a bachelors from Yale and a MBA from Harvard, like

  21. Got my NCLEX results :)

    DC2RN replied to WyndDrivenRain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations I also found out today that I passed the NCLEX. It is a good

  22. Got my NCLEX results :)

    DC2RN replied to WyndDrivenRain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations I also found out today that I passed the NCLEX. It is a good

  23. Is this true? Re: Excelsior

    DC2RN replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    A few states do not take Excelsior degrees, including Georgia and Illinois, but that does not mean EC grads cannot get a license in those states. The way to get a license in those states is to get a...

  24. Is this true? Re: Excelsior

    DC2RN replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    A few states do not take Excelsior degrees, including Georgia and Illinois, but that does not mean EC grads cannot get a license in those states. The way to get a license in those states is to get a...

  25. I Passed!!! I Passed!!! I Passed!!! I Passed!!!!

    DC2RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!! I knew you were going to do fine. Isn't it the best feeling in the world? All of that hard work finally paid off. The worst part of failing a PCS is the thought that you might...