ProperlySeasoned

Be mindful of "nurse educator." They do exist within hospital systems, but if you are considering acedemia, most institutions want a terminal degree. With a MSN you could teach a clinical, or possible be an adjunct, but these are both low paying. If...

Regarding why Happy may have gotten "ripped up," in a previous post. Even the concept of retirement savings is associated with privilege. And, while there are certainly stories of people who have changed class/income brackets from their family of ori...

I graduated 15 plus years ago, from a great school with a strong regional reputation. I worked a retail job during the summers but did not any healthcare experience. I focused on grades and making the most of my college years. I applied to two RN ...

I am with you Happy - My husband and I are aiming for 1.5 million, and we are 100% on track. I am currently saving the max allowed, and ultilize several vehicles ranging from work 403 b, IRAs, and HSA's. I am also been saving since I was 22. One tr...

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Clarification question: Are you already an RN, or are you looking at a direct entry masters program?

What does he want? It sounds like his current university put forth a path to regain admission. It sounds doable, but certianly great deal of work (and financial committment). If he is not 100% invested, I would have concerns.

Right now, in the "Popular" side bar on All Nurses, this thread is directly above one that reads - SUMMER 2018 PLANS?. I better not see any of you on the news, school nurses!

As a director, I have had a few times when HR blocked an applicant I was poised to hire. Among the reasons: - Failed a background check (criminal, etc) - University/training did not meet baseline accredidation standard for hospital system - Candidat...

If your hospital policy truly states you can refuse a second pull, than your actions were consistent with policy. If the policy does not state that, or you misintererpreted it, termination is likely.

Here is another question- Your female patient on birth control pills is admitted to your floor. Does your pharamcy carry every brand of BCPs including hers? How do you know where she is in her cycle? Do you ask someone to bring the home meds? What a...

I like the idea of repeating school for several reasons. You will get a chance to truely learn the material, and past the boards. More importantly, you will solve the five year gap between graduation and licensure. In a competative market, this ga...

I have been offered a relocation benefit twice as an experienced staff nurse. A few notes - During the recession, these went away. They came back in some hospital systems. Agree that they are likely for harder to fill positions (EG experienced ICU...

With regards to "how the board will find out," many states ask our their application if the applicant has ever sought treatment for drugs or alcohol. Again, this is state specific.

Your lapse should not be a problem if the rest of your background is solid. Training programs for those new to the OR are formal, and are anywhere from 3-6 months. Much of the information you will learn is highly specialized, and different from ski...

In some ways, the timing is ideal. You could have the baby, graduate, take the NCLEX, and then take the time you want/need prior to the job search. Will starting your career be easier without a child? Of course. But nursing is dominated by females...

In any OR I have worked in, the vast majority of writeups had to do with manipulting time (EG having someone else clock in for you while you went to the locker room to change), or not responding while on call.

" But I did troll a corrections officer discussion board and I saw a couple of really funny comebacks which I'm going to post momentarily." Correction officers have different ethics, and codes of conduct than proffesional nurses. I would hold yoursel...

I like your word choice - humbled. You are not inept, you are simply aware you have much to learn. That is a wonderful state of mind. Imagine the growth that comes from a position of humility.

Hmmm - While I clearly do not understand jail culture, something seems off about "witty comebacks" for severely mentally ill prisoners....

Sounds like there is a culture of pre charting. That needs to be addressed. I agree with the nurses that said they "forgot." That's the danger of charting something you have not done yet. Here's a question: Do the LPN's know how to do a propper d...

If a shelter is large enough, they might have an RN to help with intakes. But any client that has true nursing needs will not be appropriate for a community shetler. She will be in a hospital. Also, this kind of screening job would be hard to come...

If you are planning on moving next spring, I do not recommend quitting this job and moving on to another. That would give you two peroids of very short term employment, which will not look good. Agree with others - since this job leaves you with wee...

Question - Have you received official results, or are you basing your pass soley on the PVT trick?

One note - Corporate Leadearship at Mount Sinai prefers that "Mount" is spelled out, instead of Mt.