Seasoned nurses AKA C.O.B members How do you to be celebrated ?

I'm part of a group at work that plans a celebration for seasoned nurses every year. Last year we had party of the seasoned nurses at work that included drinks (alcohol included), great food, and a photo booth. The year before last was at a restaura

Anti discriminatory practice reflection

I need to do a reflection based on anti-discriminatory practice with an older adult that has dementia, however i'm finding it hard to come up with a scenario, because so far all i have had is good experiences.. can anyone suggest a scenario Think abo

Nursing Student close to graduation

I was wondering when I should start to apply for RN positions. I will be done at the end of April and will be able to sit for the NCLEX. Do I start looking now or wait until I have taken boards. Thanks You should always be looking at this point in the

Carolinas Healthcare & Novant shift differential

I am moving to the Charlotte area and plan to work in acute care pediatrics at either Levine or Hemby. Does anyone know the shift differentials for nights and weekends at these hospitals? Also average pay for an RN with 2.5 years experience? I curren

Chamberlain vs University of Cincinnati FNP program?

Hi all I've recently been accepted into the chamberlain fnp program and I was having my doubts. I want to go into a program that is more focused on getting me ready to work as an fnp rather than an apa regurgitator. Also I hear the instructors a not

Where did the quote "once a nurse always a nurse" originate?

Does anyone know where the quote, "once a nurse, always a nurse" originate? I have heard it and used it often, but I am unable to locate a original source. Thanks! nope. But it is true. You gain a certain identity and it remains with you fro

What should I say about getting fired for family complaints?

The hospital fired me for complaints from family. They never got my side of the story first, they automatically wrote me up as they have with other employees. I even had the charge nurse back me up about an unreasonable family member that complained

Nursing Program * MRSA

I am in North Carolina. I have been accepted and will be attending the Nursing Program this fall. I have MRSA. Will I be prohibited from attending the Nursing Program?

Thank you This is something you will need to find out from the school. Each will ha

Accepting aging and disability

2 Another thread mentioning that the boomers aren't interested in going to nursing homes got me thinking. I'm finding that there are older people I have encountered say in their 70s and 80s who don't appear to have done much along the lines of acc

Sorry we must start you as a new grad.

To begin, here is a little background about myself. I have three years of experience in a skilled nursing facility. My unit consists of outpatient ER (we continue IV antibiotics), 2 day post op with rehab services, and hospice. Everyday I do admissio