futuresctRN

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1. You know the shift is gonna be a hot mess when ...

   futuresctRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

   When the charge nurse literally comes up to you and says "It's a sh*t show,

2. Would you quit this job? Wondering why I became a nurse in the first place.

   futuresctRN replied to futuresctRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Yeah, That's exactly why I'm so disappointed. :/ I don't want to sound entitled, but I can't help but feel like I'm being jipped. It's ohio. I was under the impression that it's the going rate for a...

3. Would you quit this job? Wondering why I became a nurse in the first place.

   futuresctRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hey all. A little background about me. I am a new RN with my BSN. I was fortunate enough to land a position as a new grad in an academic medical center. I am on a surgical floor. I received a place...

4. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

   futuresctRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   BSN at 22 :) I turned 22 two months before

5. Failed nclex, pls help me if you passed Nclex in 2015

   futuresctRN replied to ang1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just passed my nclex rn on the 2nd. I used u world, Kaplan live review, and Mark klimek live review. I would HIGHLY recommend u world. It is sooo much better than Kaplan. The Rationales are so...

6. I PASSED NCLEX-RN! My story and how I did it :D

   futuresctRN replied to letmebeanurseee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just received my ATT today. I am TERRIFIED! I book marked this post so I can come back and read your inspirational story and quotes :) Thanks so much! Congratulations! God is GOOD!

7. A (Long) Note to New Grads

   futuresctRN replied to PS1CK's topic in Psychiatric

   Honestly, you have NO idea how much I appreciate this post. I graduate in may with my BSN. I already work in a (very nice) psych hospital as a PCA. I absolutely LOVE it there. I love psych. I believe...

8. Chances of getting hired... will ACLS help?

   futuresctRN posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hello all! :) Before I begin, I know there's a lot of threads about this topic, and I have read all of them. I still am unsure. :) Long story short, I am a new grad as of may 2015 with my BSN. I have...

9. Working in a Psych Hospital... Will employers consider this "Hospital experience" ?

   futuresctRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hey everyone :) I currently work as a PCA at a psych & chemical dependency hospital (spring stone). I have heard that when looking at new grad RNs, they look for hospital experience as a CNA/PCA....

10. Is it safe for me to start in psych nursing?

    futuresctRN replied to futuresctRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the input! I think what everyone said was very valid. My clinical professor for psych told me with her MSN, that she can't get a staff RN job in a typical m/s unit because she doesn't have...

11. Is it safe for me to start in psych nursing?

    futuresctRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hey all. I am about to graduate in May with my BSN. I am currently working as a pca/pct at a psychiatric/addictions hospital (spring stone is the company, if you know of them). I love working there,...

12. Has a resident/patient ever complained about you?

    futuresctRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    An RN pulled me aside today and told me that a resident that I was taking care of last night complained to her family who then called the facility about me. Apparently I was "short" and "mean" to her...

13. Snotty fellow CNA!

    futuresctRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey all. I need some advice. There is a coworker that I work with that is 17 years old and has been a CNA for about 6 months or so (I have been one for 4, so we're both relatively new.) I keep my...

14. Is it worth it to take a Cardiac Dysrhythmia class while in nursing school?

    futuresctRN replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    Ruby Vee, I am a second semester Junior in a BSN program. 3 semesters to go including this one.

15. Is it worth it to take a Cardiac Dysrhythmia class while in nursing school?

    futuresctRN replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    That's a good point. Didn't think about it like that. I could have the $$$ if i saved but it would hurt me financially so I was trying to weigh up whether it's really worth it. I don't have much to...