johsonmichelle

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  1. Only using UWorld to study?

    johsonmichelle replied to GlitterPrincess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used other programs, like Kaplan and ATI and felt it waste of time and money. I only used them because it was required by my school. I did UWORLD for a week or so and I passed on my first attempt....

  2. UWORLD SELF ASSESSMENT

    johsonmichelle replied to nursealiii's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    U world is the best thing, I tell you. I took the nclex a few years ago but I still stand behind UWORLD because I believe that's what helped me the passed the NCLEX. I tried Kaplan and Saunders and I...

  3. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    johsonmichelle replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think nurse's make great money at all especially in my area. All the stress and requirements of the job are not worth the money paid. At least in my area is there is availability of jobs...

  4. Can a registered nurse work as a medical assistant

    johsonmichelle replied to yourstrulynurse87's topic in General Nursing

    Talking directly tor recruiter can help , if they like your application , they can bring it to the attention of the hiring manager

  5. Can a registered nurse work as a medical assistant

    johsonmichelle replied to yourstrulynurse87's topic in General Nursing

    I would highly advise against it , I’m not sure where are you located but your experience is enough to get a decent nursing job. I would advise that you continue to apply for nurse position , also...

  6. Resignition Timeline?

    johsonmichelle replied to Dragonfly949697's topic in General Nursing

    exactly, employees are expected to be respectful to their employers but sometimes the respect is not reciprocated to the

  7. 41 yr. old business executive going to Nursing School

    johsonmichelle replied to ESP808's topic in General Students

    Exactly my point. In fact, I know a lot of nurse's who would love to switch places with the op. With the current conditions of nursing, it hard to feel fulfilled.Like someone mentioned if the op was...

  8. 41 yr. old business executive going to Nursing School

    johsonmichelle replied to ESP808's topic in General Students

    I would recommend that you stay in your current profession. Many people have disillusioned view about the nursing field. Feeling the need to help does not need to be done through nursing. There are...

  9. Best Hospital to work as ER nurse Maryland

    johsonmichelle replied to ScaredRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thats not true. There a lot of hospitals in the Baltimore especially the major ones. Just apply to as many positions as you can. I would also recommend you contact HR to find which positions you are...

  10. Best Hospital to work as ER nurse Maryland

    johsonmichelle replied to ScaredRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, why are you avoiding Baltimore

  11. Would you call in sick?

    johsonmichelle replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I understand that she bills to pay but the commute is too far. She is at big risk for either harming herself or her

  12. Let go/resign from new grad 6 months in

    johsonmichelle replied to shaza111's topic in General Nursing

    Learn from this situation and move on. Time management is a problem for new nurses, its not something they can teach in school. Orders should be clarified from the physician. I work with surgical...

  13. First job as a new grad nurse in a staffing agency

    johsonmichelle replied to 2ndchance85's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but they probably provided you with orientation on the units you were going to work. Staffing agency typical does not provide that type of

  14. RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    johsonmichelle replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    So what do you do

  15. RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    johsonmichelle replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    My number one complaint , everything is your fault and your suppose to tolerate abuse from patients and their families . It's getting utterly ridiculous and very

  16. Is Giving 2 Weeks Notice Ancient Practice?

    johsonmichelle replied to staple1027's topic in General Nursing

    I believe in giving notice according to policy , usually the standard is two weeks. If the person was on orientation, then they usually don't continue with orientation. Other times , if a person falls...

  17. RN, ADN being obsolete

    johsonmichelle replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    It's very area dependent .Exactly, the nursing homes in my area , will a hire registered nurse on the spot , redardless of degree. My hospital is hiring nurses like crazy , most of them are new...

  18. RN, ADN being obsolete

    johsonmichelle replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    If you the unemployment is so bad in PA, then why don't people try neigboring states. In MD , they have a lot of jobs , and the nursing homes are struggling to get registered nurses here. Yes these...

  19. When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    johsonmichelle replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunate situation , but I'm not surprised by the physician behavior . Some of these hospitals treat doctors like mini gods and can do no wrong . They also tend not nip bad behaviors by the doctors...

  20. RN, ADN being obsolete

    johsonmichelle replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    Not true, I was adn working at a magnet hospital . Lpns and adns are not going anywhere any time soon especially with the current job market. Hospitals are struggling to keep experienced and highly...

  21. Urgent question

    johsonmichelle replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    This is part of the reasons why I can not work in an ltc or assisted living . In the ones that I was exposed , this seem to be the norm , sometimes you may have to wait hours for relief to come...

  22. Accused of not giving dilaudid

    johsonmichelle replied to KMULL002's topic in General Nursing

    I give Dilaudid frequently at my job. Usually there is ranges for the dilaudid depending on pain level , for example give 0.5 mg for pain 1-5 and then give 1mg for 6-10. In your case , I would have...

  23. Two weeks notice?

    johsonmichelle replied to kelbeljo's topic in General Nursing

    Just ignore her, be firm and give her and hr your notice according to policy. The hospital is a business and its going to do what best for them. Likewise, you should do whats best for

  24. 2018 Nurse Salary

    johsonmichelle replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    Reading through all these posts, I believe that nurses make decent salaries at

  25. Is it worth taking time off from school if I dont love it?

    johsonmichelle replied to confusedabouteverything's topic in General Students

    I would recommend you complete the program. In my opinion, nursing school and the real world is nothing alike. When I was in nursing school , I did not enjoy it but now that I'm a nurse, looking back...