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  1. Unsure About Current Job

    BSNRN2014 replied to CMR1993's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in a similar position. I also struggle with feelings of guilt ,knowing how much it costs to train me and embarrassment that I couldn't stick it out. However, I've decided to put my health and...

  2. I want to quit nursing.

    BSNRN2014 replied to Nomad_Nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised by how insensitive some people are being about this issue. I am in a similar position where I'm unhappy with my current work environment however I've decided to stick it out for a year...

  3. How to soften scrubs

    BSNRN2014 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi everyone, I need some advice on how to soften my scrubs. The hospital requires us to wear a specific shade of green which is very difficult to find and are only sold by a few brands. The ones...

  4. Rough day

    BSNRN2014 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a rough day on Friday. I'm a new grad in my 3rd week of orientation and I froze during my first medical code simulation Which was video taped and recorded. I was so embarrassed and...

  5. How to soften scrubs

    BSNRN2014 replied to BSNRN2014's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have found that after multiple washings they become a little bit softer

  6. Rough day

    BSNRN2014 replied to BSNRN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for you words of encouragement. I keep telling myself that the first 6 months is the hardest for new nurses. I am watching the the nurses on my unit, seeing how they respond in...

  7. Struggling as a new nurse :'-(

    BSNRN2014 replied to Lou7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're not alone. I just finished crying after an overwhelming day where my preceptor made me feel incompetent. When they nurses eat their young its definitely true. This experience has dampened the...

  8. It gets better.

    BSNRN2014 replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your post. Week 3 in my orientation and I really needed to read your

  9. NICU with no experience

    BSNRN2014 replied to iHeartPeds4ever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hospitals in NJ and NY hire new grads in PICU and NICU. Most of my classmates got hired into both

  10. No such thing as a dumb question

    BSNRN2014 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I think this cartoon also applies to all the new grads during orientation. Take advantage of the knowledge your preceptors have and ask a lot of

  11. Newly qualified - anxiety/hopelessness

    BSNRN2014 replied to unbridledhell's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Definitely get some help and find someone to talk to...see if there is an occupational health department where you work. they usually have great resources for staff. I also think that it would be...

  12. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

    BSNRN2014 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it. Regret is the worst thing to live

  13. Car

    BSNRN2014 replied to MyNiche's topic in Home Health

    Mazda CX-7 is very

  14. First Med Error... Learned Big Lesson

    BSNRN2014 replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't be too hard on yourself but next time remember to check the BP before giving the med. Also, I just wanted say that it sounds like you have a very supportive team ( RN manager) which is something...

  15. NYU hiring process

    BSNRN2014 replied to bjorklover's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi everyone, I found this thread so helpful, especially qriousRN's detailed experience. qriousRN would you mind sharing what your experience was like during orientation at NYU? Any tips for new grads...

  16. ANY hope for a job in NJ???? Tips?

    BSNRN2014 replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It's very difficult. I agree with the previous post, if possible get a year experience under your belt before entering the competitive job market on the

  17. Nclex RN 2015 PLEASE HELP!!

    BSNRN2014 replied to Nurse2919's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Kaplan review and did 1 chapter of Lacharity. I would recommend Kaplan but I'm not sure if Lacharity is worth all the hype it gets on this

  18. New graduate without experience looking for RN job in New jersey

    BSNRN2014 replied to IvoryRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Apply for NY and PA license. it will improve your chances of finding a

  19. January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    BSNRN2014 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Doctor: Ahhmm i'll come back and check on the patient later. He looks okay from

  20. Hackensack UMC New Grad position

    BSNRN2014 replied to nurseinnyc&nj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi would you mind sharing your interview experience at Hackensack UMC? I have applied and would love to know what their interview process is like. It's my first time doing this and I would really...

  21. NCLEX PN- Ran out of Time

    BSNRN2014 replied to tatum210's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    tatum210 when I was studying I also felt like my school did not prepare me well for the NCLEX, so I took a content prep class which really helped. My classmates used to make fun of me saying that I...

  22. I passed the NCLEX PN!

    BSNRN2014 replied to onmiwei's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!

  23. NCLEX PN- Ran out of Time

    BSNRN2014 replied to tatum210's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up! Now you know what to expect and you'll be better prepared next time. Time was also my issue and I trained myself not to linger on questions, read it twice, select an answer and move on...

  24. NCLEX tips/my NCLEX journey

    BSNRN2014 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I apologize for the long post but I wanted to share my journey in hopes of helping other grads just as I was helped by previous postings on this discussion forum. I took two weeks off from work to...

  25. Safety and infection control poor

    BSNRN2014 replied to Wonderlan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    check the