workingspaz

A job it is and take it if you must. But former new grad that was in your shoes, my experience was bad. And the director wasn't kidding when they said 8:1. It was routine. Don't get me wrong; I learned alot in the hairy five months I was at the posi...

:mad:Jeers- to the charge nurse that made my assignment. To the other charge nurse that stared at me like I had grown a second head when I stated "This is unsafe", refused to take any of my patients, and offered the only alternative to the situation ...

3 total cares, turn 2 (1 that had RRT'd the prev night) 2 AMS, actively crawling OOB (1 that had fallen during stay) 2 DVT (1 with tach HR 150+ just hanging in bed & active SOB- can we say poss PE?) And I came from a facility that routinely assig...

ditto canes- i'm no spring chicken and would be interested in financial planning. i've been very lucky so far to have all 3 of my degrees paid for by work. recently i've been considering msn with a dual mba, but not so excited about the potential pri...

Disclaimer: This is a general rant about my crappy night, and any generalizations made are just that: GENERALIZATIONS. This is my statement of fact: I respect ALL of my colleagues that strive for professional, courteous and safe practice, whatever yo...

Wow- that's the highest comlpliment I've recently received from a fellow colleague. Thanks for recognizing our unique challenges- I bet you are a great nurse to work with, having insight..... Can you bottle it up and send it to some of the management...

i disagree for BSN as minimum standard for education requirement; i've observed both new adn and bsn educated interns and the bsn looks a little lost when it comes to hands on down and dirty nursing (bath, poop patrol, iv's, catheters, adl's) versus...

sometimes it's not about the license but about the brains. i've worked with some RN's that made me cringe and wonder- what were they thinking????? and then i've been care for MA's that couldn't help me for squat.... so- live & let live and try to...

as per previous posters and a former student that was NAILED by a nurse that even the staff knew and called her "the Nazi", head down, do the assignments, seek a mentor instructor in the form of those you may have already had and just hang in there. ...

good for you- it's a hard thing to assess for suicidal ideation and abuse; awkward. keep up the good work! chalk this one up to learning, and see previous post LaughingRN mentioned about plan. i wasn't there, i don't know your situation but before in...

based on my experience with this job market APPLY NOW! if things progress to the point you are offered a position or the discussion comes up about any extenuating circumstances to your employment, then is the time to bring up sis' wedding. last year ...

are we sure this isn't troll fodder?

Great question! I'm currently in pursuit of my online BSN and my online instructor ( who is a lawyer and a nurse) did a great job of explaining Good Samaritan. Her example was a medsurge nurse on her way in to work notices a car accident and pulls ov...

When I have problems trying to scan my finger, I clean it with an alcohol swab and 100% of the time get an immediate read after doing so.... Maybe when you get an error try this trick and pass it on? Let me know if it works? Also, we are very lucky t...

yeah. they are legit (the "M" co.) a great way to get practice as a newbie, and decent pay. signed back up for a second season and are looking forward to it!!

hey guys, looks like the acceptance emails are in. for anyone that got an aleternate letter/offer or no offer yet- have hope. I declined my position as I had also applied @ UTA and received acceptance and are in week 3 of courses there.... I will mis...

since money and time are not a pressing factor, you've done your homework and have your head on right. go for the BSN. many hospitals aren't hiring new ADN grads without experience. to each their own. i did ADN first, and are now goind back to get my...

looks really good; but will it all be left justified? i'd make some more columns (maybe three across?) oh, and i'd have at least one line space like this _ Accept _ Reject so as no confusion about what exactly they are checking. it does look pre...

lots of great points on all previous posters!( pro and con) saved my behind last night, though.

send the complainers to acute care hopsitals where pt ratio is 1 RN:to anywhere from 6,7 or 8 pts; with varying degrees of stability, many fresh post ops... oh, and no tech help after 8pm. And you must admit/discharge by yourself and file all of the ...

maybe she's REALLY nervous? lol the only time i've had to submit in TX fingerprints was for initial licensing (sp?) when in doubt, CALL the board..... even if they take longer to answer than the DMV. good luck :)

don't wait to move in. financially if you can, with as little time as is left, make the most of your time and memories NOW. (from a daughter that wishes she had done so- now i regret the memories i have a hard time recalling) i am so sorry for the pr...

I'm familiar with the programs you mentioned, and are in the DFW area. TCU/BSN does not instantly mean no problem in the job market arena... if you consider the amount of new grads being introduced into the area (approx 100 people per class, with som...

0 premarin or change hormones.... looks like every one else hit the treatments spot on... good luck

gather together all your stuff ( resumes, copy of license where applicable) and just DO IT! (show up) the worst that could happen, you get turned away till another day. the best? you could get hired on the spot! ps- if in daytime i'd suggest showing ...