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I would put in your two weeks and just tough it out from there! If anything, at least you have peace of mind knowing that you're not going to be there for much longer! That provides some relief! Hang in there! Sorry to hear your working conditions suck! That's life sometimes though! You don't know what you've gotten into until you actually start working there!

I've got a great job as an RN Case Manager for a Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Center. It requires excellent IV skills because I do ALOT of IV infusions all day, and I wouldn't call is easy by any means, but in terms of stress levels, hours, and pay...it sure beats hospital nursing anyday! I work 8-6 Mon-Thurs....never on call, and get paid ALOT more than floor nursing at a hospital does!

Hi all, I posted this in general nursing...but I've got a friend who's a travel RN working in the OR and wants to come to Vegas for her next assignment. She's having trouble (and so I am) finding any open positions in OR for the Las Vegas area. There are many openings for med-surg and such, but very limited for OR. She only has 3 more weeks left on her current assignment in Pueblo, CO. We haven't been able to find any companies/agencies that have Vegas openings. Any and all help would be appreciated.

I think labeling certain instructors as "mean" is entirely subjective to the individual. I've had many instructors that others termed "mean" and found they were some of the best instructors I had. They made you work hard and think critically, but that doesn't imply that they're "mean." It's all based on personal opinion. Don't believe everything you hear. Find out for yourself. :)

When I first started nursing school, I completely remember saying to myself, "5 semesters of this! It's gonna drag!" Boy was I wrong! Time never flew bye as quickly in my life! Before I knew it, May of 99 rolled around and I was in my cap and gown receiving my BSN degree! You'll be amazed at how fast it goes! Best of luck to you!

I saw no harm in it. It's just a joke. Don't take it to heart! :)

I agree. Get an NCLEX book (I think I used one by Lippinkott which was really good - that was over 6 years ago, but I'm pretty sure that's what I used to study). You can get it at Barnes and Nobles, etc. It reviews everything and has tons of sample tests to take. I know it's so much easier said than done, but you've got to approach the test as relaxed as you can. Tensing up and thinking about previous answers will only complicate and frustrate you! Stay optimistic! DO NOT read too much into a question either! That's the biggest thing I remembered when I took it and it helped me tremendously. Hang in there and best of luck to you! I guarantee when you pass this time, it'll be the best feeling and a huge sense of accomplishment! :)

Get em' yanked! While it was pretty painful (and I was only 15 when I got mine pulled)...it was the best decision!

Bring on the student nurses! Love em'! I love to teach and the reason I enjoy students so much is that I remember myself when I was a student - hands on clinical training was the best experience! The more, the better! You're not going to learn simply by watching. We were all students at one point, and it was always the nurses who took the time to teach us that I remember most and gained the most useful insight from!

Also, consider the angle of your approach. Don't start with the needle at too much of angle. I start at least 10 a day and for me the trick is to hold the skin taught and then approach at a low angle so the needle is almost parallel with the area you're sticking. This helps prevent blowing through the vein and provides smooth entry. Once you start a few and gain practice, it truly is a feel you get and confidence is definitely key. Good luck!

I agree with Dandif. I think because you're immediately starting out in telemetry which obviously isn't an area of nursing that you like, you're generalizing that every nursing field is like that. I'm here to say it is not. I started out in med/surg for two years and that gave me a great opportunity to enhance my skills and build my knowledge up. Granted, I knew med/surg was not where I wanted to be the rest of my career, but I knew the importance of building a solid foundation. Once I got those 2 years of experience under my belt, that gave me the freedom to branch off into many different areas of nursing. I'm now and RN Case Manager and I love it! So my advice to you is - HANG IN THERE! You never have to settle working where you're not comfortable, and most importantly...where you're not happy! Best of luck to you!