SarahLovesNovember BSN, RN

I'm fairly new to working as a CNA in a nursing home and I'm already losing my mind. First off, I have to mention that I was a medic in the Army for four years, have seen and dealt with many critical care and primary care patients and am currently in...

Hi Everyone!! Just wondering who else works with quadriplegics. I recently started training for a lead nurse position for a quadriplegic gentleman for his 24/7 homecare (he is very lucky to be able to have a personal staff of at least 20) and this ...

They can NOT do assessments, discharges or admits. This is in the NCLEX world. I've known real world LPN's to do them but not in the "NCLEX Hospital". Eliminate those basics on the test and you'll usually find your answer. They can administer meds, d...

Tacoma General in Tacoma Washington. I just got into their residency program starting August and I'm a new grad. I did apply for the intermediate care nursery internship but they wanted to hire me for the Level III instead. I'm moving across country...

Hi everyone! So, I'm a little stressed out and nervous because I had a phone interview today for a new grad NICU residency position (my second). The job is located in WA and I live in NH. This is my dream job. Is it possible to get hired from only a ...

Thank you!

I'm looking at doing the STRAP program for my RN-BSN. They told me I CAN utilize my Post 9/11 GI Bill AND the STRAP at the same time. You also have to prove that you are working at least per diem while in the program. My plan is to go back to Active ...

Does anyone know on average when hospitals start opening up slots for May 2010 RN grads? It would be greatly appreciated! At this point I'm willing to go anywhere I can get a job because many hospitals are already proclaiming "No New Grad Positions...

Thanks! I figured it'd end up being that way. I was just looking for an easy way out! j/k

Thank you all for the replies. So...quick question about references. I have many people willing to write reference letters for me. Is it "rude" to have a basic "To whom this may concern" or something similiar so I can use the same letters over and...

A job, is a job, is a job in today's hard job economy. Enjoy the experience, get your feet wet and once you have a year or so under your belt...leave if you so choose! Congrats!!

Hi Everyone! First off I want to start off by saying tha I am currently in St. Joe's RN program and due to graduate next May. I too had many reservations about the program because it was new and because of the accredidation. First off, we are most ...

Good Luck! :)

No no no...I don't mean to say that you sound petty for caring about money. It was just a comment.

I agree. Off course we all have to pay our bills but I just find how funny it is that people focus on salaries on these boards. Maybe one day, after I have a few more years of experience under my belt, I too will mention it. Maybe because I'm new ...

Any RN-BSN programs that are a year long?

Just a little curious. How can most of you say "only 30 dollars an hour"? Do you know how many people would kill to be making 20 dollars an hour? Shoot...that would make my life a lot easier right now. Please keep in mind that nurses, overall, ma...

Elsabelles, I somewhat agree with you. I have kinda migrated away from friends, but family comes first. I have to do things to keep me from freaking out and becoming a high strung student. If I'm too tired or stressed out, it doesn't matter how much ...

I go to St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Nashua for my ADN. I like the program and if I were you...I'd consider applying there. Look on the website to see if you have the pre req's. Good luck!

Sad but true. I'd take even a straw to take a nurse hostage if I wanted to go home! j/k

That is so awesome! You and your husband are those giving people that make this world go round and keep it peaceful. Such beautiful hearts!

For all of you who stop at your ADN/ASN...do not be down about it. You are still a nurse that works at the same level as the BSN nurse. You can be the nurse that makes a patient's day and will remember for the rest of their life! All nurses, regar...

I am right there with you. It takes everything within me to sit down and actually study and read. Luckily I've been getting great grades until this last exam which bothered me a bit. I really need to just crack open those books and start with read...

I have always wanted to get involved in JCAHO....or simply "Joint Commission" as they call themselves now. The military drilled it all in my head so intensely that I've come to love it. Strange...I know.

On average, for those of you ANP's on this board, how many years were you an RN before applying to a Master's degree program? Thank you!