Lifeofanurse

My thought was simple. Do my LVN then work while I got my RN. It seemed simple. NOT SO MUCH. Entry level jobs for an LVN are few and far between. It takes months and months if not LONGER to find a job if you do at all. Once your working you will fin...

I'm no expert and I'm doing the same research you guys are but what I learned from someone who did the BSN through Excelsior is that while ISU is expensive...Excelsior requires multiple trips to NY state so that's airfare, hotel..plus their expensive...

Absolutely bring it up. It is much better to be upfront about when you are not available. Yes, this could be a deal breaker for them....but what would you do if they hired you and scheduled you and then you spilled the fact you can't work Mon.. This ...

I learned something interesting...maybe not entirely true but it sure seems like it might be... drug companies can renew their patents by conducting clinical trials on drugs currently in use by investigating suspected new uses. This can do a number o...

This needs to be added to the "if I see one more XXX post..." If your worried about when your going to be drug tested I would say there are other issues that need addressed before you even consider attending nursing school. Not judging...just saying....

I suddenly feel very very stupid. Ok...I had to go through a zillion background checks (seriously like a major that covered my whole state) to work my last job because it was with kids (not healthcare). Was drug tested before hire and signed an agree...

Just saw another one... "OMG...will I be able to get licensed" due to a disclosed/undisclosed issue that is clearly outlined on their states BON. Good Lord...go read the dang BON website. Do your own research..it's your career. And ALWAYS disclose ...

Now that made me giggle. I need to get my ability to "run like a ninja" up to speed before I find a job. LOL...

I got it. Tell them to do it. Period. It doesn't matter if your a tech, a PT, OT, staff nurse whatever...if you work for that facility and your part of the healthcare team you should be answering call lights if you are in that vacinity. I was recentl...

I was thinking the same thing Capecodmermaid!!! Of course my thought wasn't near as colorful or clever... I just think there are some things that don't need to be said. If I say "You cannot get out of bed without help, you will fall" I certainly expe...

wow...I just read page one. Not all 15. Pot smoking nurses...WOW! Can someone fill me in where this is going down .... cause I don't want any of my loved ones treated by these yahoos! I don't want a nurse/dr who has had a few drinks working with me a...

oh my! Sounds like your in for a rough ride my friend. Unless she's Edith Bunker she truly knows better and that was a bait.... Let the games begin...and your not even married yet! Good Lord! I'll be praying for you!

I am thinking outside the box. But don't think you need to run and sign up for classes until your sure how they choose from the applicant pool. There are so many variables that until you know that info you can't possibly better your chances and signi...

We only had a short clinical round in OR. Thankfully. I got out of one of them...the second...I dang near went down for the count. and it was a short surgery...just freaked me out. It was a lap-hysterectomy. Not a pleasant thing to watch... the remov...

So when he pulls a "slip and fall" act in the middle of Walmart...and claims it was because his dr/clinic refused to issue him medication for his 'breathing problems'...he got SOB, got dizzy and fell. So then he sues... you, the dr./clinic. AND walma...

CA has a high cost of living. corrections is a moneymaker for nurses across the board I believe. I'm not big enough or have enough #$%%W to do it. I'd be scared all the time. I say good for them. but do agree we are in a sad state of affairs across ...

If this person worked with him at the hospital...as a tech, janitor..whatever...it isn't hippa violation in my opinion. If this person never had the oppty to SEE, HEAR or READ anything about your dad...then yes..hippa violation. I don't know why the ...

I see those ads all the time on TV. I've been thinking about it alot lately..just the general ideas..cancer, death, how $ plays a part in whether you live or die....all those things. I don't want to sell false hope. But I also have worked with a pt i...

My mom recently had to visit the hospital for some tests. Admitting nurse sat and asked her a number of questions regarding abuse/domestic violence as part of their routine check in (standard in most hospitals here)...but my mom laughed at her. My da...

New grad LVN..jobless at the moment. I work under MY OWN license. I am required to take direction from the RN. If she tells me to do XYZ...then I do XYZ unless I believe it to be a risk to my license or pt safety and then I should document why I beli...

I didn't read past page one of the replies but... for me. I won't work at a LTC/nursing home that I feel gives substandard care AND that I can't make a positive change for the better. Plenty give substandard care...just because of staffing issues not...

no flames from me. I hate the ones that say "are all nursing programs like this?"...I don't want to give up my nose ring/cover my tattoos/acrylic nails..etc.. IS it worth giving up these things? OMG kill me now. Or The ones that claim to be a nurse....

I'm so sad for you!!! I don't know what to tell you...but life is a series of changes. It seems like we are always adjusting to something new or grieving the loss of something old...just neverending. I myself have had a rough transition from nursing...

I liked your response. You took responsibility and pointed out ...you didn't have time to sit around and chat about it while your pt coded.... I sure hope more Dr's are like this. it is HUGE for him to offer you an apology and a compliment...all in ...

oh I don't like this. YOU were basically caring for this client while he was waiting for a bed? OR was he in the ED lobby waiting to be initially assessed and POSSIBLY admitted/given care? If your in the Lobby...I would say..yes, you give care. Once ...