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I've been a nurse just shy of a year and work in a med surg ICU in a metropolitan area. I feel really burned out already... My unit is short staffed and the assignments aren't appropriate most days but my disappointment is less about my current posit...

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I'm a new grad in ICU for about a year as well. I feel the same way and just posted about it also. Our staffing is a big part of the problem. Our patients are really high acuity and there will never be 1:1 status and our 2's are poorly assigned as we...

I would really encourage you to shadow a nurse first. And look at what positions actually pay on hospital job advertisements. Don't bet on the salary estimates online. Most nurses I work with have to get a second job. And my hospital pays well (for n...

In FL & GA most RNs now wear royal blue. Is that the case everywhere?

I am a new nurse and took a job across the country. I wanted to try something different and was hired for a progressive care position. While I love the people I work with the unit is not progressive care but really med Surg telemetry. Had I known thi...

I can't figure this out and no one can seem to answer the question. Ok 3 chambers: I understand the water seal and how it works. What I don't understand is before air goes down the tube to the water seal it hits the collection chamber first, since t...

This is typical. Are those statements very biased and close minded? Yes but you've just got to play the game respect the rules and then you can choose any employer with any perspective you want

Enter an incorrect expiration and hit submit everyone gets to that page

Were you not anxious after taking boards? No one said it's better than the official but for some people it gives peace of mind...

If you enter an incorrect expiration date you can submit and still get "good pop up" I did it today. I don't know the accuracy but after talking with many people they say it doesn't work because "it allowed them go get to the credit card page" Pearso...

Go ahead and make contact with the board the phone lines are backed up so go to "apply for initial licensure" and you'll see an e mail address and send an e mail. The application packet took 3-4 weeks for me to get... Resulting in me having to pursue...

Do the trick. I too am waiting for results and found a way. Go to register for exam, DO NOT get upset when it lets you pass to enter your credit card... Since updates to pearsons site anyone can do this... Enter your card information but do not give ...

2045 + 0.5 (that means half an hour/30 mins) which would equal 21:15

It adds up. You're probably tired. Look again in the morning.

I agree with scared silly ^ But just something I heard happen to a friend. She listed a preceptor as her reference and because the manager wasn't a fan of her (diff units) it cost her the job. Always be careful who is your reference if it's a small ...

Try this: I am compassionate, hardworking, and loyal (insert any adjective that fits), and have a strong technical as well as interpersonal skill set (put what you're good at). These capabilities coupled with my passion for service and evidence based...

Also don't say you'll contact them. Let them lead they're the recruiter I know some people put this but I've worked as a recruiter for years before nursing and technically it's just not the same step. Also it's good to put "I look forward to speaking...

I hate to say this cause I know you've probably spent hours on this but the cover letter is your opportunity to sell yourself. This is better for your résumé (to detail what you've done and your skills). Talk about why YOU are going to be a great nur...

I'm applying tomorrow, will that be too late? I'm nervous! Any advice for me I would really appreciate.

2 page resumes are ok now, according to our career services dept the 1 page is an outdated rule.

ACLS- definitely get it, shows initiative, and I've heard it looks good on the résumé (one reason being the facility won't have to fund it) Get any clinical certs you can and add a "continuing education" section to your résumé, join an org. Of your ...

I agree! I think it may have originally been an idea to help patients identity but everywhere is different. We pay our dues I wish we could pick a color as long as it looks clean & professional.

@happynurse that's great news! The only thing I am waiting on is my Dean of my program agreed to write me a letter of recommendation. I have other letters... In your opinion should I wait for this letter or go ahead and apply?

Hi! I'm wondering how you went about applying there. Is there a deadline for new grads, is it a formal fellowship program that begins on certain dates only? I graduate in December and am just waiting on letters of recommendation to apply.