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^This. This is something nurse managers/supervisors should spend time doing with each new employee, and even routinely with old employees to keep up the quality of reports. If the ANM refuses to do even that, then that unit is seriously a sinking shi...

3 months until that beautiful one year mark...so, at this point, you can say "about a year" when you interview for other positions. OP, do you plan to stay within your hospital's system or go to another one? Are you under contract to stay with this u...

This is interesting. Couldn't the CNA claim self-defense? Where I worked as a psych RN, my colleagues and I were taught the "legal way" of removing a patient's hand when grabbed. OP, is there a protocol in place for when a resident grabs an employee?

Off topic but this is what I love about allnurses. Freedom to speech without fear of being banned by a mod for a difference of opinion (within the realm of professionalism). Brings tears to the eyes. On topic: OP, is this really worth reporting this ...

OP, As other members mentioned, it would help to know what type of NP you are aiming to be. There are different NP specialties out there. There is probably a program that meet your general criteria, but you really could not ask for much more if you m...

OP, start looking for a new position, with a new employer. You are a known whistleblower to them; the chances of you surviving now is slim. Do. Not. Let. Them. Terminate. You. If you get terminated, and a job application were to ask if you have ever ...

Does failing this class mean that you are out of the nursing program? If not, then you have another chance with the nursing program, so - 1) Take a leave of absence. Return when you are healthy- physically, mentally, and spiritually. Take advantage o...

It depends on the nursing school, and other factors (ex. your modes of transportation, your availability, your closeness with faculty, your school's connections to clinical sites, your grades, your persistence, etc.). It is not bad idea to ask school...

Drawing from my own observations: Med-surg, easier time getting into other nursing fields later on. Corrections, be prepared to defend yourself when you want to interview for another nursing field. You will need to "connect the dots" for recruiters/i...

On another thread, another member mentioned starting off as a LVN/LPN. From there, you can do the bridge programs to get your RN (BSN). Side note: There are SNF, nursing homes, and the like that are hiring LVNs and LPNs specially, so you can be worki...

OP, I recommend asking a mod to remove your post indicating where you work. Your workplace probably has other FNPs, BUT- If you are the one of a few FNPs at [your workplace] that they placed in Cardiology-inpatients because they gave you money for yo...

Look at the study strategies of those who passed the test within the last 6 months. Definitely take the test before the test writers decide to change the test format again. During my mother's time, Kaplan was the go-to source. During my time, UWorld ...

Let me tell you a story of something that happened recently to my youngest brother: It was nighttime. He was on a greyhound bus. He was putting away his bag when he overheard a man telling someone (i.e. likely his girlfriend) over the phone that he w...

No. Ideally, she should be put on watch, and not just locally. So far, without a record, she *may* be on watch with the local nursing programs and your BON. Granted, records can just be sealed, especially if she is still a minor, but at least you wou...

So, she can still become a babysitter, a daycare worker, a veterinarian, a chef, a baker, a dentist, a nurse in another country, etc. In all seriousness (but please be free to laugh), have you seen the classic Lifetime movies (when they were based on...

*Facepalm Picard-style* FNPs are trained to work with outpatients, not inpatients. Your employer is quite frankly inept for placing you in a role meant for an acute nurse practitioner and (possibly) setting themselves up for lawsuits. [Simplifying] I...

As others pointed out, it really depends on your long terms. Will this job hamper your long term goal? If not, well, might as well try it out. Depending on your locations, there are RN positions that ask for at least 6 months of RN experience in lite...

KatieMI, much respect to you; however... So what? So what if she were closed off from other occupations for what she did intentionally? She showed how "remorseful" she was when she ghosted you and wrote that essay. She is a danger to society, slowing...

Make sure* you shadow a position *during the shift you will be assigned to* before accepting a job offer. If an employer were to refuses a shadow, then that is a red flag right there. I agree with others on not settling with a position that you are n...

Make you shadow a position *during the shift you will be assigned to* before accepting a job offer. If an employer were to refuses a shadow, then that is a red flag right there.

EDITS: Based on how *your situation* is progressing... -"be" willing to relocate. Reach out to former preceptors...

Your preceptor is being inappropriately passive aggressive. Based on how yours is progressing, she is going to look for an excuse to get you dismissed, or, at the very worst, fail you; either way, you would be forced to repeat the semester - You do n...

Who is to say that the bully's actions did not hasten her death? The bully terrorized the victim for 2+ years. At the very least, the bully ought to face criminal charges for assault and harassment.

I think Workitinurfava was referring to your profile pic. Someone you know could identify you.

^Thank you for the like but it was TriciaJ, RN who gave advice on avoiding tears. Otherwise, thank you ? OP, I saw a post where you mentioned asking your manager about transferring... Sorry, but, given that you have 3-4 days left, you really should r...