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Anyone attending or applying for the Fall semester? What are the pros and cons of the program? To those enrolled....was it difficut getting accepted? Do you mind giving me your background? How soon after the deadline was the decision and how many can...

I just received an acceptance email today for the Spring 2013 FNP program. I am so relieved and happy. How is the program so far and any advice is greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone, Just wanted to vent about nurses' attitude when one of their own becomes a NP student. I get it....there are situations when you are truly happy for your fellow colleagues or bestie. As for the frenemies, it is pure elementary. I don't ...

Advice, the patient's abdominal cavity is exposed and a portion of the "small" colon is removed during surgery. After the cavity is sutured, think about the complications of the surgical wound and your patient's body in response to the surgery. Good ...

Look over Clinical Guidelines for Practice and pick the one that is most needed for all lifespans. Perhaps a topic on stress management. For children, there is stress with school or friends. For adults, the stress of working or raising a family. For ...

Nursing bro, Congratulations on becoming a nurse! It is very overwhelming when you go through your first year as a novice. Ignore the self-righteous comments from your peers. Unfortunately, the culture of nurses eating their young is not a myth. Keep...

Wow! I say go after the bigger fish and report the physician to the State Boards. He is allowing the nurse to practice beyond her scope of practice. She has no business doing that unless she is an APRN. They are both a threat to the community.

She is a threat to patient safety in all levels. She needs to be reported and you need to fail a complaint with Wal-mart. She picked up a prescription in your name. Whose to say that she is diverting drugs that way too (narcotic or not). It's still w...

Personally, I wouldn't because our professional identity to our society is struggling as it is. How can we be taken seriously as healthcare professionals when we add to the stereotype every Halloween. How often do you see sexy male doctors coming to ...

If you fall for something, then you'll fall for anything. The beauty of your position is your autonomy to practice. Continue being a patient advocate and stand up for your beliefs. It shouldn't be an ethical dilemma because your APRN position allows ...

There is a Class I medical device recall for the Neptune suction from the FDA. I'm surprise that your unit is still using it.

If you are exhibiting signs of depression, low self-esteem, and panic attacks within three months of employment. You will not get better "fighting back." without removing yourself from the hostile environment. Trust me. I know. This is unacceptable f...

It wouldn't surprise me that you are actually doing quite well and you are considered a threat to the unit. The culture of season nurses eating their young is still an issue. I suggest going to your HR rep. and request a transfer. Keep your progress ...

My advice is to give her the realities of what is best for her to become a perioperative nurse. To suggest that getting an ADN is 'good enough' is injustice. Apparently, it wasn't good enough for you! I refuse to give minimal advice to those that ask...

Here we go....Throughout the history of perioperative nursing, we have obtain our license to practice in the OR through dipolma (hospital), associates and undergraduate programs. Yes, I get it.....you don't have to obtain a BSN to practice in the OR ...

To be an OR nurse, you need your BSN.

Don't be Tachy about 2012....Be Shocked that 2013 is Here!

The coworker is "claiming" that the work was from a staff member from two years ago. He is stealing your spotlight and your goal is to get it back and make it clear that it is not professional to steal your hard work without credit. No manager would ...

Recently, I received two rejections from UTMB and Texas Tech. Just received an email from Texas A&M CC. Not accepted BUT on waiting list. July 16th is the deadline for the candidates to accept or decline......there is still false hope. It is sooo...

What's important is to establish that the work is yours. Don't worry about the coworker because he doesn't think that you will do anything about it since you are new. Ask the manager if he received the document in his/her desk and ask for feedback or...

Claim what is yours. Approach the manager and ask for feedback on your work you left behind. The manager can put it together and realize that you are the original author. Continue to use it for your portfolio. Eventually, the coworker will get the co...

I'm here for Santa to find out why Nurses put Nurses on their wish list.

Keep me posted.

There is nothing more dangerous than having a workplace bully in your unit. My best advice for you is to document the incidents objectively, document the meetings with your manager. Most importantly, locate your policy and procedure regarding conduct...

Anyone? I need advice from FNP students going to school and working. What would be an ideal work schedule? I want to discuss it with my manager soon.