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1. NEW GRAD NURSE- Fired after probationary period :(--please help

   buttercup_rn replied to buttercup_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   thank you I am somewhat encouraged...for a while there I was feeling awful. I talked to a well seasoned nurse where I worked as a tech and she stated, "wow, you're brave". I asked "why?" "Well" she...

2. NEW GRAD NURSE- Fired after probationary period :(--please help

   buttercup_rn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I just found out I was fired from my first nursing job. I am broken hearted and feel like crying. These were the three things I was "dinged" on: 1. feeding pump issue: feeding pump not working. I...

3. How do I quit brand new RN job to take better one?

   buttercup_rn posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I got hired into my first RN job in June. It's really not at all what I envisioned myself to be doing long term...it's a small company and I'm not happy with the benefits. My dream job is the hospital...

4. Medication Mistake

   buttercup_rn replied to buttercup_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks, MimiLPN, I think this is what happened. I was focused on helping the next shift, and wasn't considering the fact that it was wrong. ColleenRN: actually, no it wasn't covered in nursing...

5. Medication Mistake

   buttercup_rn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   This is my first job as a new grad RN. It's a home health job. My client gets all her meds through her tube feeding (she has many meds) and I decided to prepare all the meds in advance for the next...

6. How potential employer views WGU BSN degree

   buttercup_rn replied to buttercup_rn's topic in Western Governors University

   i tried to PM you, not finding much success with that today. my question to you is, how is the job market for new grads there in Indiana? I have a friend who lives there, I just might relocate after...

7. How potential employer views WGU BSN degree

   buttercup_rn posted a topic in Western Governors University

   I'm a new grad RN, and recognize I need to go back for my BSN asap. I would just like to know, specifically, how employers view a degree from this institution. Does it seem to matter? not matter? I...