Applying for jobs before graduation

1 Hello,

I am in my fourth semester of nursing school. Its actually only an associate's degree program. I am going to apply for the BSN program as soon as I'm done with this. I've actually been doing some research on how to start the process of ap

PCU vs Short Stay/Observation vs Surgical Acute Care

Just curious what are the nursing roles on these units. How different is the Surgical Unit compared to acute surgical unit? Same thing but also takes trauma patients? Is short stay/observation specific to ED patients? What does the patient population

Travel nurse vs. permanent nurse

what do you prefer travel nurse or being a permanent nurse and why? Permanent because I need a "home" with some continuity and familiarity.

Obtaining an Ohio Lpn license

Hi. I'm going to be taking the Nclex in another state and as soon as I pass, will be moving to Ohio. Has anyone gone through the application process for Ohio? Just wondering if it's as "easy" as their website says. Thank you! You may get b

AFROTC

I am currently a nursing student at the University of Delaware and am going to join AFROTC nursing in the beginning of my sophomore year. I was hoping to get an idea of what it will be like from the perspective of people who have done it. Also I want

Looking for a change what is a "seasoned" nurse to do?

1 I have never posted here before, but after 30+ years of bedside direct patient care, I am considering doing something else in nursing that does not include bending and lifting. I love direct patient care but my body is beginning to let me know that

I Need a Mentor!!!!

Greetings all,
I have been checking out colleges online to pursue my nursing degree. I already have a bachelor's degree in Education and want to make a switch. I am dummy where all this is concerned. I am hoping to do the prerequisites at Coppin by

Reporting a facility for staff ratio issues?

I've exhausted my google resources.

I work at a facility that has been ignoring staffing ratios for the last few months in all the units. Us nurses have been getting ran through a meat grinder the entire time. We've been missing meals and breaks (w

Best Advice for New Nurses on their First Job?

This question is for my experienced nurse colleagues. What is it that you feel makes for a successful nurse? What advice would you give to a new nurse grad starting his or her first job? I am preparing to begin my first nursing position in a hospital

An Overview Of Nursing Compact Licenses

well said!

Comment: You are on a roll with these very informative articles, right on target with the most common questions posed on this site!

Comment: I always wondered why we had to get new licenses...and your drivers license example was perfec