RN or NP in Aethetics/Derm/Plastics in Indiana

I am an RN in Indiana right now. I went into Nursing to work in Derm/Plastics, but have found it next to impossible to get hired on in this field..Either they do not hire RN's (LPN or MA) or there is an RN there who IS NOT planning on leaving. And I

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Its always said that social workers make no money (and yes I agree that with a bachelors they don't) but at the hospital I volunteer at the licensed clinical social workers with a masters make about the same as the floor nurses ($65,000 a year). And

Be honest . . . medical school?

Hey all, I've really come to like the wisdom and viewpoints I get on this site, as people often put things in perspectives I never thought of before.

I am nearly done with my BSN (October, knock on wood).

So can I think aloud for a second? It seems

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Hi, I'm looking for some advice. I am starting a position in an acute hospital within their float pool. I'll be covering ms/tele, cardiac/tele, and their 24hr obs unit. Do you have any advice before I get started? I'm nervous as I have mostly ltc

Passed my NCLEX...now where do I go from here?

I guess I'm still in a state of shock. I finally passed my nclex on the second try. It feels so good to finally succeed, and check off that second goal on my to do list. Not to mention, have some well deserved sleep after a few days of agony, and so

Nurse retention

1 I'm curious as to what keeps you at the hospital you are currently employed at.....are there specific incentives or bonuses? Does your employer offer perks for picking up hours when staffing is short? Do you get paid sick days and paid vacation an

Canadian NCLEX-RN Prep

Hey everybody, I have been browsing the site on various threads on this topic, and wanted a clear understanding for Canadian nursing students when it comes to prepping for the NCLEX-RN. What worries me is the avilable textbooks. Im from Nipissing Uni

Circadian Rhythm Restriction

Hi everyone,

I am graduating from nursing school with my BSN in June and will soon after that be taking the NCLEX. I then will be applying to new graduate nurse positions. However, I need your help with guidance on my specific situation.

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I have messed up. I waited too long to start looking for jobs and now all the residency programs for new nurses are not available. I'm scared I really messed up.
Please does anyone have any advice. I will graduate May 2015.
Please Please Please hel

Gel Nails

I know that this may seem like a trite topic, but our local hospital has just created policy that gel nails are unsanitary and has banned their use. It seems to me that gel nails aren't much different than regular nail polish, other than it lasts mu