Nurse Mommy replied to RRWilson,RN's topic in ADN/BSN
Nursing homes/elderly living is a great place to start. It may not be in your preferred field of nursing, but at least in NYS where I live, that is where the majority of new LPNs/RNs work. It's good pay, plus it's a very good, informative first year....
Nurse Mommy replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in General Nursing
I've worked both days and nights. I preferred the night shift's work load, but the havoc that overnights reeked on my body was unbearable. On my days off I slept all day and was up all night. I never saw my young son or my husband, and even when I go...
Nurse Mommy replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing
I would not have done something like that and practiced out of my scope. I will not disagree that it is common sense, but I have seen great nurses lose their licensure for A LOT less! There is also a code of moral conduct to follow, and unfortunately...
Nurse Mommy replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in LPN/LVN
I worked full time evenings at a convenience store when I was in LPN school full time. The hours were flexible with school, plus I had no choice but to work to support my husband and son (my husband is disabled but does not collect any disability). I...
I give all NICU nurses a lot of credit... I could never do it, especially being a mom. Give me a dying adult any day, hand me a sick baby and I'd break down. Kudos!
Nurse Mommy replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency
No, you'll be just fine. I went through 3 jobs my first year as a nurse before I finally find my current job which I love. Companies are more understanding than you would believe, as long as you are honest. Good luck!
Nurse Mommy replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing
A very wise nursing instructor would always end a long day of clinical by telling her students "Take good care of yourself, because noone will do it for you." And she's right. As I was a floor nurse for a long time, I was just as guilty as the next, ...
I'll never forget the day I took my LPN boards in NYS.... 8/8/2011. I was an honors student when I graduated that June. Didn't open a book, didn't even stress. My test shut off at 85 questions. Went into the test that morning ready to conquer the wor...