I am NOT a nurse, but am strongly considering going into nursing. I would like to ask the following ........are brand new nurses expected to perform perfectly? Are they expected by the higher ups to...
In the spring, I read an article in the minneapolis star tribune that minnesota had over 1200 nursing positions and that a shortage was definitely happening. Yesterday, I read in the st. Paul Pioneer...
I am from Minnesota. I am looking into gooing to lpn school. I need to know if there is Minnesota assistance in helping future nurses. I already have a bachelors degree, so I am NOT eleigible for...
Just wonder if any of you travel nurses could please describe a typical travel assignment. I have heard that travel nurses get their housing provided plus extra pay. Any details or personal...
Congrats for passing! Your posts have really encouraged me because I am 38 and am just starting to pursue nursing. I get overwhelmed too and I guess it is nice to hear I am not the only one! Keep up...
Could you give me some of examples of jobs that are NOT hands on nursing? I have heard there is so much variety, but I would like to know something specific. Thank
I have been hearing alot (and reading on this board) how unhappy nurses are due to short staffing, low pay, lack of support from management, and I thought "gee, sounds a lot like teaching!" If the...
Hi, I hold a bachelor of science in education. I want to pursue nursing and am wondering if I should go to LPN school, then keep on and get my ADN. Someone said I should try to get a BSN. How much...
thanks for the info, but i have a question...did you get to become an lpn first? i want to be able to work as an lpn for awhile. i can't afford to take endless classes without working at something....
I already hold a bachelor of science degree in education. Would it be possible for me to complete an ADN in LESS than 24 months? Or would it still take that long because I would have to take all the...
Can anyone tell me about Ashland Community College and its nursing program? Is Ashland a good school in KY? I am possibly going to be relocating there. I have heard alot of good things about kings...
I would like to know if nursing licenses transfer easily from state to state. MUST you be certified in the state you work in? What if you live on a state line
I have read thru some posts and have seen people mention traveling nurses. What exactly are their job duties? Are they like a "temp" worker for nurses?
Hi Ya'll First of all, I have found this website to be AWESOME! I want to thank everyone who gave me responses and opinions and info etc!! I greatly appreciate it! I am interested in helping others....
What happens if they family complains about you to the higher ups. Like says you have a "bad attitude"? Will your boss support you or side with the patient and
mollyz replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing
Why not? You have lost all confidence? Since your mistake had a pretty good outcome, I would think you would be able to move on, if nursing is your passion. Don't be so hard on
mollyz replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing
Why not? You have lost all confidence? Since your mistake had a pretty good outcome, I would think you would be able to move on, if nursing is your passion. Don't be so hard on