danedsel

danedsel

A Texan with attitude.

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  1. Hospital cancelled my contract due to inexperience...

    I've always found travel nursing similar to working for a temp agency. I did these temp assignments for about 5 years in Los Angeles. Within about 3 hours you'd know if an assignment would work out...
  2. Kaplan Predictor Test

    Having done the Kaplan test prep and predictor tests myself, I can tell you that you want to stick with as many Kaplan resources as possible. I hate to say it, but content and what is more emphasized...
  3. Advice on where to go from med-surg?

    Wow, thanks purple! Those indeed are good questions to ask! One of the previous commenters mentioned 'shadowing.' I didn't know that some facilities allowed that sort of thing, but then again, I...
  4. Advice on where to go from med-surg?

    A wise and well-constructed response. I agree with everything you and the others have stated. I'll likely stick it out for as long as possible. Thank
  5. Advice on where to go from med-surg?

    Yes, I do think days would be better because of the 10 shifts I've worked here and there. The difference is - well - like night and day. =| Sorry, couldn't help myself. On this particular floor,...
  6. I graduated nursing school last summer and got a job on SICU working nights. The transition was jarring and hellacious (to say the least), so I transferred to med-surg thinking it would be smoother....
  7. Homemaker to RN @ 40

    It shouldn't be an issue - in general. If your age is the real concern, it is true that some employers like to hire young, new grads simply because of the rigors of physically sustaining a 12-hour...
  8. Bullying in nursing field does exist

    Context? You mean 'subtext.' The context is pretty
  9. Bullying in nursing field does exist

    Bullying can take many forms through many outlets. For example, virulent passive-aggression could exist in behavioral or verbal form. Someone coming up to you explicitly conveying their disdain for...
  10. California is infamous and has been for a long time with its sluggish administrative process! Worst case scenario, you have to re-submit. I hate to say it - but if you've got the money and resources -...
  11. UWORLD is the NCLEX!!

    Uworld is most likely harder than the NCLEX, so when you take the NCLEX, you're more prepared. Content and mastery, therein, are very helpful foundations for directing you to correctly prioritize and...
  12. Can a nursing student transfer schools?

    I fought this battle and succeeded, but it was going to another local community college in the area. Here's the thing: A previous post suggested just going for your ADN, which is 2 years (5...
  13. I realize that this is all subjective and many variables exist, such as the state you live in, the school you attend, etc.; but, I can conclusively say that - through experience - nursing school never...
  14. I like it, Lev. Nevermind the public
  15. Stuck myself with dirty needle - please help.

    Primary cutaneous tuberculosis in a 27-year-old medical intern from needle-stick injury: a case