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  1. TCNJ Nursing transfer student

    prettyboyswag posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm planning to apply to tcnj's nursing program as a transfer student from a 2 yr college. I won't have my associates when i appy. Is their a waiting list for their program, if so how long? and how...

  2. Quit during orientation

    prettyboyswag replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    Wwat?

  3. 21 Things you never mention at a hospital job interview

    prettyboyswag posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Whether you're a soon to be minted or experienced RN, CNA, PCT, LPN, you probably have had some of these thoughts run through your mind during an interview. Let's be honest now. Share your thoughts...

  4. My experience as a NS and CNA

    prettyboyswag posted a topic in General Students

    I'm currently enrolled in nursing school and started my 1st job as a CNA. I am enjoying nursing school (so far), but I hate being a CNA. I've worked for 4 days so far on a floor in a hospital. Let me...

  5. How helpful/important is it to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    prettyboyswag replied to ReadyToListen's topic in General Students

    I think patient care tech experience in the hospital will be extremely valuable while your in nursing school. I would skip being a CNA in a nursing home since you won't gain as valuable skills as you...

  6. To all my non-hospital nurses

    prettyboyswag replied to laKrugRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am surprised you found the hospital setting boring.....I find it more labor intensive, scary, hard, stress, etc...I know hospital nursing isn't for me. However all the non-hospital jobs require...

  7. My 10 tips for a new RN or PCT

    prettyboyswag posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    1) Stay out of trouble: Making mistakes during orientation will likely result in security showing you the door. "But I'm human".....Yes you are human but society see's you as superhuman (don't ask me...

  8. My 10 tips for a new RN or PCT

    prettyboyswag replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Good point Calivianya. Nurses do make mistakes which could possibly lead to death but let me ask you. Why is it they made those mistakes. 99% it's probably b/c they are overworked, tired,...

  9. New Nurse Fired After 3 months (cant find another job)

    prettyboyswag replied to silentwolves's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm very sorry silent wolf. It looks like you fell in a trap called nursing. You were wrongfully terminated. Your boss used you as the scapegoat. Yes, you were basically backstabbed by your preceptor...

  10. Quitting tomorrow, in panic

    prettyboyswag replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Run, run like the wind and never look

  11. My 10 tips for a new RN or PCT

    prettyboyswag replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Look Ekrn2014. I know what your thinking. It is not true. Let me shine some light on what goes through the mind of a prettyboyswagger. Nursing in itself is a great profession that deserves a lot of...

  12. Quitting tomorrow, in panic

    prettyboyswag replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know for most people they cant quit. If they quit, how will they pay their bills? Will they get another job, it could be a month, could be a year? People like me, yes im stuck in this whole called...

  13. Quitting tomorrow, in panic

    prettyboyswag replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Listen carefully, I hold an answer to your troubles. Here it is...."Stop caring".....Your making a very bold and smart move, a move many nurses are to afraid to make out of fear of ruining their...

  14. My 10 tips for a new RN or PCT

    prettyboyswag replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    lol yes it is, but i'm sure some will find some truth in those

  15. Graduation, First ever RN job, And Fired within 2 Months?

    prettyboyswag replied to eereiche19's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a major reason why many new grads decide to leave nursing after less than a yr on the job. As human beings, we are prone to error. However in nursing, making mistakes is considered to be...

  16. 21 Things you never mention at a hospital job interview

    prettyboyswag replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    haha, don't get me wrong. I like some of my patients, others, let's just say, i wouldn't like to see them again lol. Nursing is a great profession, but deserves some criticism. I understand hospitals...

  17. Can't Pass NCLEX, So What Jobs Can I Get With My Nursing Degree?

    prettyboyswag replied to eutawville11's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately you cannot practice as a RN if you're not licensed. You can consider trying again although i do not know how many times you took the test. I say, anything above 3 failed attempts...

  18. I am a student being bullied :-(

    prettyboyswag replied to TexasGal1964's topic in General Students

    I feel for you. But that's how medicine works. You are a fish swimming in the ocean. You don't want to be eaten by a shark. Your co-workers are the sharks. Consider this a rite of passage. Yes,...

  19. Best Advice for a Nursing Student?

    prettyboyswag replied to sjackovich8's topic in General Students

    Relax, i know what your thinking. The anxiety is creeping in. The anticipation. Are you in a 4 yr program? If so, listen carefully. The 1st 2 years is a bunch of lemon pudding. In one ear, and out the...

  20. Nursing Student Looking for Niche in Nursing World

    prettyboyswag replied to lissy1214's topic in General Students

    EMS, all these areas you mentioned involve direct-patient care. It's all the same stress, just a different environment, you'll be taking care of people. My question to you is, do you enjoy this type...

  21. Nursing Student Looking for Niche in Nursing World

    prettyboyswag replied to lissy1214's topic in General Students

    I hold the answer to the question you are longing an answer for. Listen carefully. Here it is. The answer is, "You chose the wrong profession". Simply put. You've probably been constantly thinking...

  22. Should I quit?

    prettyboyswag replied to Lena M's topic in General Students

    Let me really enlighten you on what the problem is. Here is your problem. You are afraid that you are going to kill someone. Yes, nursing involves a lot of gonads, meaning you need to have a lot of...

  23. Hate It

    prettyboyswag replied to ImLovingIt's topic in General Students

    Let me enlighten you. I know what your problem is. Read very closely. The answer to your problems lies in this statement. And that is, "Nursing is not what you expected it to be". You most likely go...

  24. Should I be afraid to have a patients life in my hands?

    prettyboyswag replied to Cieritaqt's topic in General Students

    That's why the turnover rate in nursing is 1/3 or 33% within the 1st 2 years post grad. About 17.5% of new nurses will leave their 1st job within the 1st year or leave the industry completely. This...

  25. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    prettyboyswag replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would not accept an assignment in taking care of an ebola patient unless it was a close friend or relative Reasons 1) I value my well-being 2) I do not know this person 3)...