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  1. Work in pajamas!

    I will be transitioning to working from home this year and I can't wait! I feel that I have done everything I wanted to in nursing- ICU, ED, cath lab and am officially cured of my former adrenaline...
  2. Keeping a sterile field

    I agree, don't beat yourself up! Ask the instructor for feedback and review the procedure again. Good luck next week! I am sure you will do
  3. took only 75 questions and got the good pop up!

    Congratulations!! Wishing you incredible success as a
  4. First code as a new nurse

    The first code is always the hardest. You did amazing, especially since you haven't had ACLS. Please don't best yourself up over it. If you are interested, ACLS will give you the knowledge to feel...
  5. I passed my NCLEX! Book Review here :)

    Congratulations! Wishing you an amazing
  6. finally... I cried.

    I am so sorry that you are working in such a toxic work environment. It is inexcusable that management does not dicipline hostile workers. In fact horizontal violence has been studied in nursing and...
  7. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    I feel everyone's pain. One of the tricks I used to get family members/caregivers to go home is to emphasize the fact that their loved one is being cared for. Express to them that you know how...
  8. Marketing a business

    There is an incredible organization called SCORE that would be able to help you in starting a business. They have online classes as well as mentors that could guide you Best of luck to you and your...
  9. Hospitals, a necessary evil

    I am glad that you were inspired by Food Matters. You would probably like Hungry for Change, Crazy Seexy Cancer, Dr.Mark Hymann, Dr. Joel Fuhrman and the field of Integrative medicine. Reality is we...
  10. Help! Lots to consider

    Let me ask you, which job can you see yourself doing in two years? Which job excites you more? Write down the pros and cons of each job. Good luck with your
  11. Depressed with my Job

    It seems to me that your reserves are very low and that you have caregiver burnout. I have been there and it is ot a fun place to live! It's time to delegate responsibilities to your children and...
  12. Any former personal trainers in here?

    Have you thought of working in cardiac rehab? A lot of cardiac rehab places are moving away from nurses and using individuals trained in exercise science. Hope this helps. Good
  13. Woot! I graduated from Nursing School!!!!

    Congrats! What area of nursing are you interested
  14. New Nursing Student Books- Help?!

    Congrats on getting into the BSN program!! I graduated many years ago, but recently took a class where I had to buy a college textbook. I discovered renting books was a very cheap option. There are...
  15. How do you handle stress at/from work?

    Whenever I feel stressed, it is an invtation to take care of myself. I used to let stress avalanche out of control. Now I am more aware of tuning in before I stress take over my life. Practicing daily...
  16. Jobless, and hopeless

    Unfortuneatly, the job market is very tight in Wisconsin right now. Have you given thought to volunteering at a free clinic? You will be able to acquire some skills and you will be able to put your...
  17. NCLEX Anxiety

    Although I took the NCLEX many years ago, I was lucky to have had an Kaplan review instructor in my final semester. She gave us the best advice that the number one reason for failing the NCLEX is test...
  18. Fitness and Nursing- any ideas?

    Hello Everyone, For all of you health and fitness nurses out there, I just completed the ACE fitness Liestyle and Weight Management Coach certification. It was intense, but well worth it. My goal is...
  19. Holistic Wellness Coaching?

    I am finishing up on my certification through Wellcoaches. I highly recommend their program. Wellcoaches is affiliated with Harvard Med, and is widely accepted. My goal is to grow my business and...
  20. Certified Nutrition Support Nurse

    I am just starting my second career as a wellness coach. I am completing my certifications and hope to be free from hospital nursing early next year. I got burned out in ICU and cardiac cath lab with...
  21. Certified Nutrition Support Nurse

    Interesting idea. What would you like to do with the certification? My concern would be the legality of it since most states only allow RDs to give advice and design meal plans. You might consider...
  22. I think you have an incredible idea! I recently was looking for a program and found the Center for Patient Partnerships through the University of Wisconsin Madison. It seems that they have an...