Chad Collins

Chad Collins

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  1. Lied to in Interview

    Chad Collins replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    This happens more than you know unfortunately. Here is what I have learned in my time since becoming a nurse. A. Their not gonna tell you that no matter what.the know you probably won't take the job...

  2. Reasons patients turn on their call light

    Chad Collins replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's why I like ICU they are intubated and

  3. Don't like nursing at all, what can I do with my BSN?

    Chad Collins replied to lostrnugh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's hard to get to know the job in six months. I didn't like nursing either when I first started but I changed departments a few times and found somewhere I like to be. If you get the opportunity try...

  4. In need of advice

    Chad Collins replied to Britt252009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the Hurst review and it worked very well for

  5. Critcal care as new grad

    Chad Collins replied to bryan_del's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I graduated in May 2013 and I went straight into a Cardiac PCU unit with is a step down but still considered critical care at my hospital. And right now I only have my ADN but I am getting my BSN in a...

  6. RNs running ECMO on adult patients

    Chad Collins replied to pbear's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Look at it this way every new skill you add to your tool bag will net you more money at you next job. As nurses we always have to look forward for increase in pay and to do that we have to become more...

  7. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.......

    Chad Collins posted a topic in General Students

    [h=5]Top 10 confessions of a brand new nurse: week 1 [/h] [h=5]10. Day 1 sucks. You're a fish out of water struggling to breath, to fit in, to prove to yourself you're gonna make it. [/h] [h=5]9....

  8. How are male nursing students perceived?

    Chad Collins replied to erikmm291's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I"m a male nursing student I graduate in may 2013, woohoo 48 more days lol. There will be a moment here and there that will seems awkward but remember to be professional and focus on the task at hand...