Well, here I am...graduated in May. Passed boards in August. And in the state of Minnesota I cannot land a job at all. They are scarce for one and it is very competitive. And without directly telling...
You know what they say about hind sight. I finished the program and can’t change that now. I should have done more research. I live in Minnesota and they are the only online program listed on the...
When I attended (graduated in May), they give you a list of places that have previously been used and you’re on your own to make the connections and find a preceptor. You’re extremely lucky if...
No. You’re on your own for finding clinical sites. They provide a list and contact information of previously used sites but there is no guarantee that the sites are taking
I am just now finishing up the program. The program is OK. If I had it to do all over again, I most certainly would not do Walden. There are many facilities where I live (in MN) who will NOT hire...
anonymous72 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing
While I agree that some "allergies" listed are ridiculous, it is important to note when someone doesn't tolerate a medication too. I absolutely refuse Epi for sutures or dental work because it makes...
anonymous72 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Emergency
I came from ICU to ER. My nurse manager was actually hesitant to hire an ICU nurse because in her experience, "most ICU nurses don't make it in ED." The reason being is that you have to expect the...
I was a medical assistant for 14 years...I am now a third semester nursing student. RN's and MA's are COMPLETELY different in my opinion. While my background as an MA has given me a little bit of a...
I say kudos to you NurseKat64! I am merely a second semester nursing student. My last 2 weeks of clinicals at our local hospital have been miserable...all thanks to a clinical lead there. WOW does...