deej394 BSN, MSN, RN

I also experienced this. It was crazy to me. There was a ton of talk about burnout and compassion fatigue, and making sure you're spending time on self care, but no actual efforts to address the underlying issues that were making these problems so mu...

What is it with companies not allowing referrals to be given?! That's crazy to me. I just experienced this and luckily my direct manager was not aware of the company policy and gave me a referral (I also was not aware at the time I asked her). It see...

I think you bring up a great point. If hospitals were not accredited by JCAHO, or if CMS had some requirements related to staffing for reimbursement I think we would see a lot more progress.

I think there's a decent chance that this will affect the rich and powerful. Lack of those of us who provide essential services (including healthcare workers) will eventually reach the rich and powerful, which we can hope will lead to the changes we ...

I think you bring up some really good points as to why nurses are quitting. I am one of those nurses who recently "quit" however, I feel as though I abandoned a sinking ship. I recently completed my master's degree in another field, and got a job in ...

Heads up to anyone reading this: This is mostly just a rant, but I didn't know where else to go to express my feelings. I have been a nurse for about 4 years now. I became a nurse in an accelerated BSN second degree program, mostly because I didn't k...

I am a nurse on a cardiovascular stepdown unit and I have been there for about 2.5 years. I am very involved on the unit and have tried to come up with other things to help me be more satisfied with my job. I am a charge nurse, active on unit committ...

Hi- I have epilepsy, and I've had the diagnosis since I was 10, although I suspect I was actually having seizures for several years before that. I have only ever had absence seizures, but family members on both sides of the family have had more sever...

I think it depends on your state. I tested in VA and I got results the following morning by calling the BON. There was an automated system and it said I was licensed. By day two after I tested, my name was on the website with a license number.

For VA you can try calling the BON. They have a system where you can enter some of your information and it will tell you if your license is active or not.

Hi, I'm actually from the cohort that finished August 2015. Everyone I know that has passed the NCLEX has a job or is taking some time off but has a job lined up. Most people took the NCLEX within 1-3 months from graduating, with the majority that I ...

If it is allowed, it shouldn't be. Food is appropriate as are certificates to things (like a massage) without monetary value. A card is better anyway. More personal.

What is the ratio at each place?

I agree that Kaplan is a useful tool. I used the Qbank, and took 75-125 questions a day. I would then look through most (not all) of the rationales. I also used hurst but I really don't think that helped me at all. I would also recommend trying to go...

I have to say, I fully understand where you're coming from. At least on the third offense. It's sounds like the first two may have been deserved. My school did not have clinical warnings, or at least I'm not aware that they did. Really I think that w...

If anyone hasn't purchased their uniform yet I have 2 red and 2 green large scrub tops and 2 medium pants. A friend of mine has 2 red and 1 green top (medium) and 2 pairs of small pants. If interested let me know and I can give you contact info. Also...

I used my laptop that I had before. There is not specific laptop that you need, in fact you could probably get by without a laptop or tablet, and just a PC at home, but I wouldn't recommend it. I preferred having a laptop in class to follow along pow...

I bought the package first semester which I regretted. It would have been cheaper to get the books on Amazon or something and purchase the codes separately. Or share the online books with someone. For the second semester I rented the books. The way t...

I am in my last semester of nursing school and I am fairly certain I have a stress fracture in my ankle. I previously broke the same ankle two years ago and wore a walking boot at the time. The walking boot relieves my pain from the current injury bu...

No of course not. It just didn't show up on xray (which they sometimes don't) but that's what the Dr. thinks it is. And he recommended wearing the boot since that relieves the pain and pressure.

But aren't I more of a liability while I'm in pain (not in the boot) then wearing the boot? That's what I don't understand. I fully intend to make it through but it's an increased liability to have me do that because I am more at risk of falling or f...

The reason I say supposedly is because they say that the hospital won't allow it. But my thing is, is that what if I were injured while employed as a nurse? Can the hospital make me stop working? It just seems fishy to me that's all.

Hi all- I was just accepted into the fall cohort for the nurse residency program at MD Anderson. I am from out of state, and weighing my options. Can anyone provide insight into the program and its benefits and shortfalls? Have you enjoyed the experi...

Hi, Can you tell me more about how you managed this? I am just finishing up nursing school, and I have been assigned all nights for my preceptorship. I am very worried and nervous about having a seizure I CAN'T have a seizure. I would lose my driver'...

Greenbean74- Honestly, I don't think you will need any of them. There's some that I never even opened (they are STILL in shrinkwrap). Everything can be googled, or you can ask a co-worker if you don't know something. But to be honest, I am not one to...