Chad Collins

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 if offered. They know this. B. I got nothing, most...

That's why I like ICU they are intubated and sedated

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 ER. It's fast paced and the patients are not ther...

I took the Hurst review and it worked very well for me

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 bridge program

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 valuable to future employers. I work a cardiac PC...

[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. Don't speak to family...seriously. At this point "Hell...

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 of helping people get better and maintain better h...

I"m third semester nursing student and those day happen, specially in the first semester the school go through a weeding out process to see who can handle the stress and who can't or at least they do herer. I agree with the rest catch the professor a...

my school is 78% guess they felt sorry for us lol

depending on the state license board can take 4 to 6 weeks

I would recomend a study program like Kaplain yes it's money but they do a great job letting you know how the NCLEX is worded and strategies to passing it.

I didn't find any magic way to memorize it was pure repitition, but It worked I got an A and now a third semester in nursing You can do it :)

I';m in east tennessee and wanting to move to NC what parts are best I would like to be on the coast if possible thanks I graduate in may 2013.

Consider a change of venue, certain areas are inundated with new grads where others are begging for employees not a perfect soultion for at least a temp one that will land you some exsperience.

My program is the same 78% or else lol. I"m in my second year, my first year was hell, teachers always trying to break you down and see where your weaknesses are and if you have any they will find it. stay strong study hard and you will make it. PS g...

I would keep my options open and keep pursueing other jobs. If you have more than one offer on the table you have leverage to get extra benefits not just "take" what one employer offers.

At my school we have no time left after school, clinical and studies. Hope your's isn't as bad :)

If you remeber your ABC's and ADPIE and Maslow's Pyramid you can work through almost any nursing situation. Hang in there it will get better.

Most college professor tell me that for every credit hour you spend in class you need three study hours out side of class. I'm a second year nursing student, our classes are 10 credit hours each, logic says that i should be good with 30 hours of stud...

Through my clincals so i far I have ran in to wonder nurses and nurses who are burnt out and just going through the job. You will find this at all levels. In my personal clinicals so far for each nurse I ran into that didnt like students i get 12 tha...

In my program A&P was critical they do not go over anything in the nursing they exspect you to already know and retain it from the A&P and Micro classes.

Study hard, don't get behind and find a study buddy to make bouncing the ideas and concepts much easier.

Awesome Congratulations all the hard work paid off =))

I'd check with your current employer they may offer ACLS ect just have to let them know your interested in it. :)