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...

  9. Lost it today

    Chad Collins replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    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...

  10. How many must make 80% or better on each exam?

    Chad Collins replied to Stoogesfan's topic in General Students

    my school is 78% guess they felt sorry for us

  11. What's the deal? Any insight is helpful

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

    depending on the state license board can take 4 to 6

  12. Failed NCLEX-RN... what now?

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

    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

  13. An easy way to remember Anatomy??

    Chad Collins replied to Angie M's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    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

  14. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    Chad Collins replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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

  15. Got license but unable to get job

    Chad Collins replied to Russianrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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

  16. First week in classes. Mental meltdown.

    Chad Collins replied to mustlovemars's topic in General Students

    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....

  17. Offered a job but...

    Chad Collins replied to pamelaRN06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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

  18. Personal Relationships While in School

    Chad Collins replied to RachelZ0918's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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

  19. The Nursing Process

    Chad Collins replied to LCinTraining's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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

  20. No life?? Really? I need advice, please.

    Chad Collins replied to acceptmealready's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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,...

  21. Experiences with rude staff at clinical sites

    Chad Collins replied to SdntNurse's topic in General Students

    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...

  22. A&P what do we really need?

    Chad Collins replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

  23. Any advice for a Pre nursing student :)

    Chad Collins replied to 1futurenurse12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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

  24. My NCLEX experience!

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

    Awesome Congratulations all the hard work paid off

  25. Need advice, how to get on at Level 1 Trauma Center or into Flight Nursing?

    Chad Collins replied to nkbarker's topic in Nursing Career

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