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Hi All, I'm a new nurse in my late 30s. I graduated from a 1 year accelerated BSN nursing program, after a corporate career in another field. Before school it was a goal to get into outpatient preventative or private practice medicine. I did well in ...

How was your first day at work? Were you excited, nervous, surprised, lost, or just happy? Share your stories below.

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a new grad RN, ADN searching for my first nursing job. I have received two solid offers one in LTC and the other Private Duty. I have worked LTC as a CNA while finishing prerequisites for nursing school so I am familiar with the...

Hi, I am an RN who will have 1 year of experience come August in the ICU. I was an LPN for 3 years before working as an RN. I did my clinicals in ICU and thought it was going to be the place for me. My clinicals and practicum were in a smaller medica...

With the abundance of nursing opportunities, it may seem overwhelming to begin the job search. Nurses can work in numerous settings, from outpatient clinics, schools, physician offices, camps, home healthcare, and nursing homes; however, this article...

Spending time with Luisa Carvajal, GN, was a real treat. She job shadowed me for the day to learn what Faith Community Nurses do. In the course of the day, we talked about her plans, her new job, her hopes and her concerns. Q: As you start your ...