NurseLauraM

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  1. Which field of nursing is the most technically hard?

    Ok so you want to challenge youself... the "most challenging" type of nursing, as judged by most, is not necessarily the best option. What type of setting do you want to ultimately end up
  2. Best NP Specialties for Single Parents

    Not acute care. Not primary care unless you are in an area where people are generally very healthy (e.g. private practice in a rich suburb). In my experiencing the following might be worth exploring:...
  3. The health science bachelor's won't give you any clinical skills, so I would not bother with that unless you want to go into public health or something of that sort. Medical assistants usually work...
  4. Workplace Harassment forced me to resign

    I'm just going to be blunt here. If your judgement is so poor that you think it is appropriate to compare the Holocaust to your (most likely) paid "stress leave", then you were probably the
  5. Fear, egos, and medical errors

    I have seen a lot of interesting and concerning (and some downright hilarious) posts about errors in healthcare on here lately. Two particularly concerning trends are the posts about RNs who are...
  6. Dealing with a dirty old man

    Ugh I deal with this in primary care too sometimes. I actually refused to do a physical on a patient once because he was so inappropriate, not only hitting on me, but asking where I live, what my...
  7. My coworker was high and got away with it

    I have serious doubt that the OP reported her colleague because she was actually worried about patient safety. Sounds to me like her colleagues share common lifestyles and interests (e.g. "partying"),...
  8. New BSN vs veteran LPN

    What was the procedure? How did you do it and how did the LPN do it? This post is far too
  9. Drug testing in Nursing Programs? (Anoka Ramsey CC)

    I'm an NP and was never tested in RN school, NP school, or for a job. However, I have not smoked since high school because I always knew it was a possibility, which is clear from what others are...
  10. What should I do - Abusive Instructor

    I get that it's frustrating when each preceptor has a different way of doing things. You learn one thing from one instructor and then you go to the next one and they tell you that you're doing...
  11. Weight loss for nurses

    I'm for whatever woks with the least amount of side effects. The calories in/out approach sounds nice because it sounds so simple, but it's really not for everyone. I think that approach is especially...
  12. An FNP will only give you more opportunities if you're willing to see a broader population than women's health. It seems like a women's health NP program would be a better fit for
  13. Career Change

    Ever thought of being a school nurse? I'm not one but it sounds like it could potentially be a good fit for you. Maybe post in the school nursing forum for feedback? I worked outpatient as an RN (and...
  14. How to Answer "Tell us About Yourself"

    Find some support, as suggested, to address the low self-esteem and depression. In the meantime, I assume you need a job ASAP, so I would recommend "fake it until you make it". One way to do this...
  15. NCLEX RN 14 times

    Even if this statement were true, it does not mean the reverse is correct. In what scenario is an incompetent nurse a good nurse? I realize I am being a bit harsh. Did you really expect to post about...