Flopadopilus

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1. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

   Flopadopilus replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Everywhere around my area is hiring like crazy. We are short of nurses, but only hire after passing the NCLEX. Not sure if you're just stressing ahead of time or not, but I have a student loan that will forgive 50% of my loan if I stay working full t...

2. Nursing @ 32?

   Flopadopilus replied to Firstina's topic in General Students

   I became a nurse at 35 years old and have no regrets. If your heart is in it and you have the perseverance go for it.

3. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

   Flopadopilus replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

   I've only been an RN for a couple years now and feel proud to have earned the title. I think it depends on which unit you work on and I do realize every team has different dynamics. The first place I worked was not a pleasant place to be, but the sec...

4. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   Flopadopilus replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so sorry to hear this! Don't give in to the non sense and trust that you are a wonderful resource. It's all about the mighty dollar, but I guarantee patient safety is safer with a seasoned nurse. I've seen this first hand. Until these businesses ...

5. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   Flopadopilus replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I love our older more experienced nurses at work and they are a great resource! I'm very saddened to hear about them getting pushed out early and not being treated they way they deserve. Trust me if I see any of this at my place of work I will cause ...

6. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   Flopadopilus replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I worked at one place with its own nurses union and from what I saw it allowed laziness and non caring people to keep their jobs, when in fact they should have been written up several times for everything under the sun. I'm not saying there wasn't be...

7. How long should one grieve after losing job?

   Flopadopilus replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   Take this as a learning experience and move forward towards your next interest. Grieving is fine, but that's the great thing about nursing so many options and everyday is a lot of learning, be open to the process. It's not personal unless you choose ...

8. NCLEX RN Advice

   Flopadopilus replied to merzielynn's topic in NCLEX

   I can't register to take NCLEX until early February, I'm freaked out to say the least. I'm currently in my last class of transitions. Could anyone send me any additional study tools? Thanks in advance! [email protected]

9. Nursing Student Mistake

   Flopadopilus replied to Wb003's topic in Recovery

   Hi there, I just graduated from a ADN program in December from a technical college and they never asked any questions. I'm not sure if that is an option for you, but I know many who achieved getting there associates in nursing this way then transferr...