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  1. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    HealthyRN replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sorry that you are going through this. It is always difficult when you move to a different state and especially being a new grad on top of that. I agree that you probably shouldn't take...

  2. It's long, dangerous, but worth typing, to me!

    HealthyRN replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    I respect the OPs right to vent and I don't believe she has a "vendetta" against certain types of patients. We all have certain types of patients that we don't enjoy caring for, but we do because we...

  3. Pacu??

    HealthyRN replied to blondebritbrat's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you may be referring to "the recovery room" after having a child, which I believe is not actually the same as the PACU of today. I think an L&D nurse that has had training in recovery...

  4. working in a Physical Therapy office as an RN?

    HealthyRN replied to phillystudentforlife's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think a PT office would have the need for the skills of an RN. PTs have PT aides that assist them. Same situation for OT. I have heard of chiropractors or other alternative practititoners...

  5. Moral Support, Advice, ANYTHING!!!

    HealthyRN replied to burnoutward's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't work at either hospital, but I just wanted to offer some support. You sound more than prepared for the interview, so I am sure that it will go well for you. The portfolio is a great idea and...

  6. Possible future RN. Need Advice.

    HealthyRN replied to Gothique's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not recommend becoming a medical assistant before nursing school. The job of a medical assistant is not like nursing and you would not even be in a position to observe nurses at work. If you...

  7. nurse pt ratio

    HealthyRN replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with some of this. I have found the opposite to be true. I started out in a speciality (ED) and have found it hard to transition to other units. For example, L&D doesn't want me...

  8. What do you think of this ratio?

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for everyone's input on this. I feel that I am fortunate to have found a floor with such a great ratio and I did accept the position. I will be starting in a few weeks. I'm still nervous as...

  9. Fitness and Nursing- any ideas?

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I agree that nursing is not my passion either. It sounds like you have great experience under your belt. I live in Michigan. I did buy the books for the certification review. I bought ACSM's...

  10. fed up- cant get a job

    HealthyRN replied to coogar's topic in Nursing Career

    What types of nursing positions are you applying to? If you are applying to speciality units only, that may be part of the problem. The speciality units have probably taken on all the new grads that...

  11. Wondering if I did the right thing

    HealthyRN replied to NurseAimee's topic in Nursing Career

    I went through a similar period when I first became a nurse. The transition from student to nurse can be very difficult, so the feelings that you are having are normal. I would recommend finishing...

  12. help please interview!!!!!!!!

    HealthyRN replied to A.Nursey's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends. I've had jobs offered to me during interviews and other jobs in which I wasn't offered the job until a few weeks later. You need to be proactive and start calling the managers back. Ask...

  13. nurse pt ratio

    HealthyRN replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters about there being no perfect ratio, no matter the speciality. I started my career in the ER and I regret not getting the year of med-surg experience, which is why I'm...

  14. How do RN school admissions work? It seems like insanity!

    HealthyRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my area of the country, I have found that it is the community colleges that have waiting lists and lottery systems. BSN programs typically evaluate applicants on basis of academic merit,...

  15. Med/Surg is Kicking my Butt

    HealthyRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    You've gotten good advice on how to handle this situation. I would just add that you should be documenting everything that is happening during your orientation, since you are concerned about being...

  16. Fitness and Nursing- any ideas?

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    What sites are you looking at that advertise positions for health and wellness nurses? I live in Michigan. I have a certification as a health and fitness instructor through the American College of...

  17. Fitness and Nursing- any ideas?

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    No, I haven't yet thought of a way to incorporate fitness and nursing. Eventually, I would love to open my own gym and aerobics studio, but I'm not sure exactly how I would bring in the nursing...

  18. working full-time + school for MSN?

    HealthyRN replied to sweetieann's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am in the first semester of a part-time program for FNP. I currently work 40 hours/wk. It is doable, although I have a lot less spare time. It is possible

  19. What are some options for RN + good with computers? Help :(

    HealthyRN replied to Mesomorph's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I went through a very difficult period during my senior year of my BSN program and extending into the first year that I was a nurse. I felt as though I made a huge mistake choosing nursing as a...

  20. How dressy in PA for interview?

    HealthyRN replied to luv2yoga's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have to recommend the suit. It is far better to be overdressed than underdressed and you cannot go wrong with a professional suit. If other people are dressed more causally, it can only make you...

  21. My mother is embarassed that I'm going to be a nurse...

    HealthyRN replied to iriska_meller's topic in General Nursing

    I have no doubt that your mother has no idea what a nurse today really does. Maybe you could sit down with her and have a chat about the realities of nursing and the impact that you will have on the...

  22. Finally Left Nursing!!!!! (but would like to do it very part time)

    HealthyRN replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Pnurseuwm! I do remember you because I was going through a difficult, similar situation at that time. Congrats on your new job! May I ask what it is? As far as finding a per diem/cont. RN...

  23. Career path advice

    HealthyRN replied to BirthBabes&Boobs's topic in Nursing Career

    There are areas of nursing that do not require any direct patient care. I have one right now- I work in community education (although I'm about to return to acute care). There are lots of...

  24. Can a NP own a med spa?

    HealthyRN replied to cna to crna2b's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It may help to contact your state board of nursing. The type of procedures that you would be qualified to do and the type of MD supervision you would need is going to vary from state to

  25. Elementary Education or Nursing?

    HealthyRN replied to Kimmi73's topic in Nursing Career

    I am also INFJ and I have had a lot of difficulty making career decisions. I struggled with the decision to become a nurse and now that I am a nurse, I am struggling with the decision to leave...