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Each person is different. If that area is what you like then go for it. Worst case a few years later you change you're mind, and transfer somewhere else. That's one of the many joys of being a nurse, you can work anywhere haha. Some people are drawn to different areas and that's great. We need nurses in all departments so do what you feel drawn to. I was reading a thread the other day about psych nursing where some loved it and others hated it. Each is an ok answer because there are other areas to work too. When it comes to the more fast paced stuff all I can say is this; my Aunt (RN for 40 years) said she would never leave the ER after she graduated from nursing school. But today she works home health, life can change your outlook over time. Other factors add in too, like where you're working and family and many other things. So I say if its your passion go for it and enjoy. I seemed to ramble a bit, sorry. Hope I was able to help though.

Not being from the area, not much else I can say then. Sorry, but good luck.

I would say try to go to both. My reason is because the interview is just that; an interview. You HAVE the job where you are orienting, the interview "may" end up with not being hired. If you don't do orientation, but then don't get the job you're interviewing for then you are back at square one. That's my two cents worth anyways... Good luck with whatever YOU decide. :)

Where I went it was mandatory we used their facility, not 100% sure what to say. My only advice is; because you are allowed to precept at other places, where have previous students there precept? Does your school have a list of places they have worked in conjunction with before (who would even be willing to allow a student there)? So my say is, ask your school those questions and see if you can find a past student who used a separate facility (the more recent the better) to ask them as well. Good luck, hope you find what you are looking for :)

Like I said. Won't affect your employment there. Just possibly your insurance.

Some hospitals do require their employees to be non-smokers. Depends on the hospital. The one I am looking to work at soon (I pray) requires you not to be a smoker. They have a program though to help you quit, and you have to quit within the first month of hire. I know you said you don't smoke, but that's the info I have. Not sure about a spouse though, I would guess it wouldn't have anything to do with you getting hired but insurance wise it might. All I can say is check with the hospital you are looking to work for. Best of luck.

I have to say I agree with you greatly, but with a few variations in personal understanding. I feel that living in today's world (2013) that on the contrary, religion is in the gray and not strictly black and white. So I agree with you and didn't mean to alienate anyone. One thing I don't want to do is turn this into a religious debate on who's religion is right vs who's is wrong. Because like you I have family that married from different beliefs (uncle catholic, aunt nazarine). They too have been happily married for 35+ years. One comic I heard several years ago (though secular in nature) wasn't entirely wrong. He said, "We as a people argue way to much on where the message came from. Was is Buddha, Mohamed, or Christ??? What we should worry about is.... Did you get the message!!!" So I'm not saying (nor did I say) that any religion is correct, but that GOD is important. You said, "God teaches us compassion, patience, love, integrity, respect, tolerance, and many other lessons vital to maintaining a marriage." Which is exactly what I'm saying. What you also said was by using those tools you have a successful marriage. Again, fantastic. We are on the same page, just a different paragraph (as my RN instructor would say haha). To conclude, I don't blame God for any of my actions either, I can't because He gave me free will and they were my choices. I too am responsible for my own actions and take full responsibility for them, here and one day in Heaven.

Do you wear sparing gloves or wrap your hands? For the bruises, long sleeves is all I can say. As for a response, be honest. That's what I do.

Oh yes, I would done things differently, but being an EMT isn't one of them. I love what I do, that's why I went back to school for my RN. My drinking I wish I had never done. I came from an abusive home (just stating, not looking for pity) and knew I never wanted to do that when I had a family of my own. My belief (at the time) was by drinking myself stupid where all I could do was stare into the dark was protecting her. Internalizing is good "during" a situation, but you still need to be able to let it out at the appropriate time. That was were I messed up. I never let go, never talked about it. Now ladies, when talking to a guy that doesn't mean pressure him till he talks. He has to come to it on his own. When (and sadly sometimes "if") he talks then that's when it will be helpful. That's why I like Mark Gungor's series. Yes he is a pastor, but he doesn't go all religious on you. In fact he says in the first 5min he's not going to. He focuses on the marriage with some religion added as a guide. He's the one that said "don't pressure him to talk, he will when he's ready". The more she pushed to hear why I was upset, the more I drank. I'm not saying it's her fault, I'm saying we both contributed. If I wouldn't have drank, and she would have given me space till I could talk, then we would probably still be together. Now I know my faults, and what I need to do to correct them. Also, I know when in the future "wife hunt" haha what I need in a partner and what she would need from me as well.

My profession contributing to my break up??? Yes and no. It was indirectly responsible. In my EMS days I saw some majorly gory things, and in my inability to know the correct way to cope I turned to drinking. My drinking is what caused the break up. Not that I was abusive or anything like that. It just became that when I wasn't working I was drinking which made me detached. I would come home and not want to talk about what I saw, then drink and still not talk. One day the build up (and her leaving) caused a total break down emotionally. Started looking for help, and that's when God found me (sorry if that's preaching again, but it is fact). Now I'm sober, new RN grad, just relocated and starting life over. So for me, God saved my life, my career, my future patients, and my future relationships (future wife I pray, and friendships as well). I am happier now knowing God then any drink ever made me. So forgive me if I appear overzealous in wanting to share what God (and nothing or no one else) gave me back. And that is my life. Thanks for asking.

You are absolutely correct. If God was here then this thread would never have started, much less be an issue. So my hope is my observation will bring His presence where it is need. Also, I was unaware that making an observation and suggestion was preaching. But if that's what it is, I'm glad I got the opportunity to do so. By your commenting, you brought this thread right back to "current" so it can be seen more readily by others. So I thank you greatly. I think that I struck such a nerve that you had to condemn my "preaching" means you were the one the message was meant for. I find it funny that we say "Thank God" when we pass exams, pass NCLEX, or get the dream job. And when we want something we "Pray for God's help" like He will magically change everything just like that. Then we confine Him to "just there, just now" and forget Him the rest of the time. I feel that if we strove to have Him more a part of our lives, then the rest would fall into place. Anyways, that's my take and opinion. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, doesn't mean we have to approve of each others. We just have to respect others may not feel or think the same way. That said, I'm not trying to offend you. Merely responding in kind. If I did offend you, then please except my apology, and I hope you have a pleasant day.

Wow... I didn't read every post, but most, and I found one major and important thing missing.... GOD. Now I have never been married, so scoff if you must. I was engaged for awhile, then she left (yeah SHE, male nurse here). Now that I found God, or should I say He found me, my eyes are being opened in so many ways. And don't fall into the perception that, "Come to Christ and everything is easy." Because it isn't. Through Christ one can just be better prepared for what comes. That said, if your marriage is on the rocks, or your looking at marriage now, I have one word of advice. Look up "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" by Mark Gungor. Most his stuff is on YouTube, so it's free. Being single now and watching the program made me realize what wrongs I was doing (relationship wise). Want a good marriage? Then it's not who or when you marry, but if God is TRULY in your marriage that will make it work.

That's how I understood it anyways.

Management of care = delegation.

Congrats, took mine same day and passed too. The questions were worded unlike any of the study books gave me. Also, for them saying there should be less meds, it sure seemed as there were more than what others I know who took the previous NCLEX had. Congrats again, now for the great adventure of job hunting. Best of luck to all new grads