This article is so sweet and amazing. I have a special needs child of my own who is 5 years old and this article reminds me of all of the amazing people out there like you, who inspire me to do my...
This is so true!!!!! We are under appreciated, used, abused, overworked and it is quite sad. I love being a nurse but there are times when I ask myself "what did you get yourself into?" Today we had 5...
Just wondering if you are responsible for purchasing your own medical supplies such as dressings, bedpans, chux, diapers etc for the hospice patients that you see on your shift? Tomorrow is my first...
It does not matter what color collar anyone wears because all of us work hard and make sacrifices to be where we are at today. We are educated and have careers so I personally do not put myself in a...
Mrsearly2009 replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in LPN to RN
Thank you so much. The list you gave me is pretty much a standard for most schools and if you opt to go the private school route, they told me that they have a few classes their school requires you to...
My favorite energy drink is the Mountain Dew Amp or any type of Redbull. In nursing school my teacher would say that a Redbull and A snickers was the breakfast of champions, lol. Good luck with your...
I am looking for advice on how many prereq classes it will take for my BSN. I do understand that every school is different but I am just looking to get a general idea so I can start taking these...
Mrsearly2009 replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Home Health
My pay as a new grad is $20 an hour. It really depends on where you work, shift differentials, experience etc. I lucked out because I work LTC so they tend to pay a bit more than most places but it...
Mrsearly2009 replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Home Health
KateRN1- I made it clear as day to this staffing agency that I was a new grad fresh out of school and they still offered me a position anyway. I plan on discussing this position in detail and find out...
Hey there! I just received a call back from this staffing company that I had applied to less than a week ago. I live in Orlando FL and I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about this staffing...