My understanding, from the research I have done is that if you wanted to be an RNFA, as an RN you need to have OR experience. However, if you are a NP, you do not need the OR experience. You would...
MassRN2008 I'm glad you posted this question. I was wondering the exact same thing. I contacted a local hospital in my area, and I was told it was okay to submit your information prior to...
You literally took the words out of my mouth. I am currently going through the transition from student to actual nurse. It really is a shock. I knew passing NCLEX would be a challenge, and finding a...
I have had days where I feel like I am not thanked, and then I have some moments where patients are genuinely thanking me, but I'm so busy with work that I cannot take it in. It sounds like your job...
Soo I'm not sure what part of the country you live in, but that could play a part. Do you have a bachelors, associates or diploma? I'm not sure if your trying primarily get a job in the hospital or if...
I honestly don't remember how long it took. But I finished August 16thish and got it back a week or two after, b/c I remember I could've taken my boards the first week of Sept. My school had a really...
Not sure if you're still looking for the answer, but LPNs cannot give medication via IV push, give blood products, do initial assessments or teaching. I think that is the main difference between the...
Just wanted to keep the support going for the Pearson Vue Trick. I took my NCLEX yesterday (9/19). Received the good pop up and verified by calling my boards this morning. I believe in the
I would say try to hit all the major topics and points. If you received a syllabus with the topics I would definitely know the general aspects and depending on how in depth your professor went into in...
There is always doctors offices, which I think may be a little rare now with medical assistance becoming more popular. You could get a higher degree and become a nurse educator or a nurse practitioner...
1. Organization is key!! especially when your bouncing from class notes, to lab notes to clinical (and we have a seminar class) 2. Get help as and ask questions no matter how small you think the topic...