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  1. DNP vs. Certificate

    abouttimeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I want to be a nurse practitioner and I am in IL. I was told the trend is toward requiring a DNP. While master's certificate programs still exist I have been told that these certificate programs...

  2. HELP! "Prohibited from Practice" letter IL

    abouttimeRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I got a letter after passing the NCLEX saying I was prohibited from practicing because of a retail theft 10 years ago. I am panicking. The document asks me to explain in my own words what happened and...

  3. Problems finding a job with criminal history??

    abouttimeRN replied to KBFutureRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Just expunge EVERYTHING. It's worth it. I didn't and after I took my NLCEX they held my license until I

  4. NCLEX with multiple DUIs

    abouttimeRN replied to In limbo's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I had a criminal history and sitting for the NLCEX was no problem, it was after finding out I passed and waiting and waiting for my license to come only to get a letter saying that I wasn't going to...

  5. Does it matter where I start?

    abouttimeRN replied to ap05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I went from ICU to Hospice and it certainly helped me. I don't think it's necessary, I think you can get that knowledge base elsewhere, but you become familiar with vented patients, pain management,...

  6. What was the REAL reason you called off

    abouttimeRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I called in saying I threw up but in reality the NP who ran the show on the hospital unit I was on severely embarrassed me and "chewed me out" in front of a patient and I went into the hospital...

  7. Sick of floor nursing, what now?

    abouttimeRN replied to r0seRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I left the floor to do hospice nursing. I am a liaison who goes into hospitals to evaluate and sign patients up for hospice care to get them home or to their NH. It's M-F and normal daytime hours with...

  8. From the ICU to Hospice (as a nurse)

    abouttimeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I interviewed for ICU positions, I explained one of my goals as an ICU nurse was to build relationships with patients and families so I could do teaching and cater to their emotional needs in...

  9. I did it! I finally found my niche.

    abouttimeRN replied to Clint1076's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a few months into hospice nursing, also loving it!

  10. Four Year Contract

    abouttimeRN replied to mlss94's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been at a trauma 1 hospital hired as a new grad and my base is jus over $28 and that's without differentials which are about 30%. You can do better. I think you'll grow to resent the

  11. Receiving your ATT

    abouttimeRN replied to jessc16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated Nov 21, 2015 and I took NCLEX 12/8/15 if that gives you any insight...I am in

  12. Would you take a $5 paycut for Dream job

    abouttimeRN replied to loving2024's topic in General Students

    Since you THINK you know what you want but you're a new grad and may not actually have a grasp on what you want I would take money and experience...SICU will be there especially with a solid...

  13. New Grad confused about stipend and 2 year contract.

    abouttimeRN replied to SparklyturtleRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think this is a bad idea. Places that do this are sometimes understaffed and make it look attractive but it turns out not to be then you owe them money. 10/hr is not livable and not appropriate for...

  14. How should the "I quit" conversation go?

    abouttimeRN replied to abouttimeRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is very helpful! The timing thing does make sense although I feel like they won't buy it for some reason. I hope I am being anxious for nothing and it will go smoothly and

  15. How should the "I quit" conversation go?

    abouttimeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I am paranoid about colleagues reading this so I will try to be vague enough to not be recognized but inclusive enough that I can get the help I need. I am planning on giving notice of my...

  16. How should the "I quit" conversation go?

    abouttimeRN replied to abouttimeRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is my fear that she will say that she could put me on another shift or make an effort to accommodate me. In an ideal world I'd just hand her the letter and walk out but I know this is not

  17. NewGrad nurse, wanting to quit :(

    abouttimeRN replied to RNleena's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I'm curious what you ended up doing. I am a newer nurse and planning my resignation in the coming weeks...I have another job lined

  18. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

    abouttimeRN replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also a new grad in an ICU and it is chaos and it's busy and it's surgical/trauma. I feel stupid often. I feel dread going into work often. I've contemplated leaving often. I've found this...

  19. Having a conversation about FT to PT

    abouttimeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    HELP! So I got a dream job on a dream unit (on paper) in terms of prestige...a lot of new grads do not get hired in a critical care position at a top hospital like I did. Anyway, it's been extremely...

  20. Accelerated Masters with no Nursing background

    abouttimeRN replied to Katie_dogluvr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did direct entry. My bachelors was in bio and psych. Overall it was okay but unfortunately while you do leave very booksmart with a great understanding of pathophys and disease processes and can...

  21. HELP! "Prohibited from Practice" letter IL

    abouttimeRN replied to abouttimeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    For me it was within two weeks time so I am hoping you heard and have great

  22. Having a conversation about FT to PT

    abouttimeRN replied to abouttimeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the thorough response. I am trying to go through all situations and I'm not sure what I would do if I was told no to a FT to PT request. I'd really like a year at a place like where I am...

  23. Getting into Nursing school with a misdemeanor

    abouttimeRN replied to mrs303abuse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So I was arrested for shoplifting also although I was never charged. I'm not sure that this is helpful but I never had any issues with getting into school or with clinicals. I did have an issue after...

  24. HELP! "Prohibited from Practice" letter IL

    abouttimeRN replied to abouttimeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi newRN i don't come on here a ton. Did it get worked out? do you need tips?

  25. Hey, Depaul MENP graduates...

    abouttimeRN replied to Elsa15's topic in School, College Programs

    Firstly, do not do an ADN program. If you want to work at a good hospital that is perhaps Magnet certified, you will not get hired as a nurse and if you do they'll require you to go back to school for...