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I graduated in May 2013 I am currently applying for New York state licensure (from the Midwest). By the time everything is processed and I start applying I will have just over a year of acute care hospital experience (June is my one year mark) on a c...

I don't know whether you have to be licensed to have ACLS but most of it is giving push medications and electricity for code situations that I would assume other hospital workers could not perform. I didn't feel like i was missing out not having it u...

Most of my certifications I could get for free through work. I have worked with my employer just over 6 months and have so far done BLS, ACLS and am planning on getting stroke certified next. Most new grads don't come out with a plethora of certs. An...

Geographic location: Southeastern Wisconsin Pay rate: $23.35 + $3 night differential In which area / specialty do you work? Cardiac-Medical What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? BSN How...

I bet that many many more hospitals will start doing this in the future. And I am super glad mine wasn't one of them. D:

My cardiac unit is currently lacking experienced nurses bc we've had a mass exodus but it doesn't look like you did much floor nursing?

I am a new grad and definitely work with nurses that "should have done more" every shift. But I definitely wouldn't judge someone who had been off orientation for 4 days. I do however judge my classmate who started at the same time as me who always ...

I just recently started having suggestions for doctors and I've been working 5 months haha. You have to hear some before you can give 'em... yeah?

Interesting seeing the different responses on this. I think the best advice would be to call the doc next time. I would have held it for sure though.

Being defensive when someone gives you useful advice is not the best way to deal with criticism. I agree that you could work on your writing. Currently trying to imagine respecting someone in admin who believes typing in an intelligent and coherent m...

I've had this problem with CNAs not reporting vitals as well. ESPECIALLY new ones. What I try to do is just reinforce over and over why it's important without being a *****. For instance, last night I heard an excuse that my aid was "too busy" to cal...

I just want to share my experience with you all. After this week I will be off orientation and officially on my own. I started work in early June on a Cardiac floor, orientating on days (5 pts) but actually hired for nights (6 pts). Over the past 2 m...

I work nights and how I handle my 8 & 10 PM meds is I give them both at 9 (so med pass is 8:30-9:30) since I have an hour leway in each direction. That is as long as they can be safely given together. Saves tons of time and helps me get everyone'...

I just want you to know that those of us up to 4 patients at this time don't feel like we can handle it all. We are just as flustered as you are. I got put on 5 a few days ago for the first time and I was completely overwhelmed. It is NOT just you. M...

Having hair and makeup done is a personal choice and does NOT affect anyone's professional performance in any shape or form. Just because someone is a nurse doesn't make them no longer a human being. Frankly I'm disgusted with your judgmental assumpt...

Wow, I'm offended. Just because that's a good reason to become a nurse doesn't mean it's the only one. None of us are claiming to be saints or angels here. Human beings need to have jobs they enjoy. I will have whatever reason I want for joining the ...

Too bad I would never ever want to live in ND Too cold!

I am happy to see the plethora of positive responses in defense of the nursing profession. Reading these forums makes me apprehensive as a student as well, and it's good to see people defend it. The reason I wanted to be a nurse is because I don't li...

I'm just wondering how PA could be cheaper? Have you already fulfilled the pre-reqs for PA school? I see you are in your second career so maybe you have? The reason most nurses go to NP is because a BSN is what is required to get into NP programs. PA...

I'm posting so I can see the responses to this thread. (: I have similar interests.

I'm still in nursing school and I am wondering if nail polish produces the same problems? Or is it just fake nails..? I keep my nails trimmed down and cleaned but I do like to have polish..

Thank you this is exactly the kind of stuff I want to be informed about! I start clinicals in the Fall and I want to start memorizing essential stuff. I hope people add to this thread! Very useful!

I was accepted a few weeks ago to the BSN program at University of Wisconsin- Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin. I'm beyond excited, but also nervous. I'm just curious what others experienced in years past. Thanks! :)

I just got accepted for the Fall program at my school and I just feel very nervous and unsure what to expect. Congrats to you too!