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  1. Pearsonvue unofficial result shows I failed the exam

    guest52816 replied to rdeasis's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, stop crying. What is done is done. Secondly, you don't know for sure that you failed. Sometimes the Pearson Vue trick is wrong. One of my classmates thought she failed too, but once she...

  2. WILTW 12/10: Now THAT's a BONUS!!!

    guest52816 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on being a unionized nurse! I wish I was part of the

  3. Gun Owning Nurses

    guest52816 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to state the obvious and say that I believe the OP was designed to be political. If you are old enough to own a hunting rifle and feel good about it, why on earth would you care what...

  4. UWorld?

    guest52816 replied to PaolaBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You've gotten some really good advise from previous posters. I passed NCLEX in June in a little under an hour with 75 questions. My school required us to use ATI, but I purchased a one-month...

  5. Can't seem to get a job despite prior RN experience

    guest52816 replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, the interview is an important part of the hiring process. It gives prospective employers an opportunity to see how the candidate will fit with the overall tone of the unit. For...

  6. "Eat their young"

    guest52816 replied to rolvue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This advice is perfect. Well

  7. I hate nursing

    guest52816 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    You know, none of us on this site truly knows what is going on with the OP. Perhaps you are a mental an emotional superstar, and can simply possess the fortitude to get yourself out of a "loop of...

  8. I hate nursing

    guest52816 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    If you read through the posts on this web site, you'll see that MANY people feel exactly the same way that you do. Many nurses on this site are anxious, burned out and question their choice of a...

  9. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    guest52816 replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in central Kentucky. Yes, there are lots of nursing jobs here that actually pay sign-on bonuses. Hospitals in the eastern portion of the state are paying the largest bonuses. Hope that is...

  10. Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

    guest52816 replied to ryuunohime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I completely agree with the posts that say you did nothing wrong. In my opinion, you did exactly what you are trained to do. Feel good about your choice regarding this patient. And follow the advice...

  11. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    guest52816 replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, there is a nursing shortage where I live. Several of my classmates took jobs with $2500 sign-on bonus. I just accepted a position with a $3500 sign-on bonus. In other parts of my southern state,...

  12. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    guest52816 replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I strongly disagree with those posts that keep insisting that "floor nursing" isn't the issue. Yes, it is. I have been in this person's situation. No, I didn't go through nursing school with...

  13. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    guest52816 replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think I understand your fear comment. But please correct me if I am wrong. I truly believe that any new grad who doesn't operate under a cloud of fear is dangerous. Nursing school really doesn't...

  14. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    guest52816 replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First, you are NOT a failure. Let me be very clear: You are not a failure. Secondly, you WILL find another job and it won't take long. Like you, I decided towards the end of my orientation that a CV...

  15. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    guest52816 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Catsmeow1972 is so right! I am not somebody who is afraid to speak up for myself. But nursing is a team effort. There will be times when you must rely on your co-workers and they must rely on you. My...

  16. New RN - Should I take an unappealing Med-Surg offer?

    guest52816 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    So true. The large teaching hospital that I worked at for three months had a Residency Program for new nurses. It was indeed a once a month seminar. The residency coordinator was lovely, but overall,...

  17. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    guest52816 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a new graduate nurse who was bullied on the job by my preceptor. I was told I needed to be more independent and was having a lovely day managing my time when suddenly my preceptor ORDERED me to...