I am NOT a Nurse...

1 Greetings all. I have a weird question for ya'll. I work in Home Healthcare as a CNA and often my clients call me a Nurse. I have no idea why, but it irks me. I don't even remotely consider myself a Nurse. I may have begun that journey, but chick

Fired/Devastated Part 2

It's been a little over 2 weeks since I posted about being fired at the end of my orientation. I have a new resume and new job search. I also have three interviews this week, none for acute hospital care, but I am more open to these than before.

How

Dissatisfied RN

1 Hello!

Not sure how to begin. Graduated from school in June 2013 and started a week later in a hybrid neuro step down/neuro ICU. I stayed on the atepdown side for 3-4 months and was quickly transitioned in to the ICU part of the unit. I catch on fa

What hurts about CPD/CE?

I'm curious, what makes CPD/CE difficult to manage? We know we all have to do it, but why is it something we usually leave to the last minute?

What would make it easier for you? I am assuming we mean continuing ed here. I do sometimes leave it to the

Senior Practicum topic ideas

Hello everyone! I am currently in an RN-BSN online program. For my senior practicum I am doing my clinical in L&D. We need to design our own learning contract on a topic we think needs to be addressed or are interested in. I have never worked in

Easing My Insecurity

Hi,

I'm having a few insecurities around pursing nursing. I had a friend tell me how his other friend is passionate about what he learned in school and that is why he loves nursing. He then went on to ask me why I wanted to do nursing and I couldn'

Sigma Theta Tau Benefits

Has everyone found lifelong membership of Sigma Theta Tau to be beneficial? Are there any scholarships or grants that you were able to apply for, and do employers like to know that a RN is a member of this honors society? Thanks, I was just curious! I

Fork in the road LPN-RN

I feel stuck. I know that I at least want to get my BSN and then continue for my masters. I'm just having trouble choosing a program/ school to attend. I am currently at my local community college here in Connecticut. These are the prerequisites I h

temporary license

When can you apply for a temporary license ? With your state's Board of Nursing.

Comment: Depends on the state. The best bet is to check with the BON. Generally, you can only apply for a temporary license when completing a nursing program or when m

Florida Hospital Waterman

I have a second interview with Florida Hospital Waterman......they are offering 3000 location and 10000 sign on bonus. Anyone know anything about this program or this hospital and the area?