BSN or BS

Hello everyone, I needed some incite on this. I am in a LPN program right now graduating next September 2016. I already have a Bachelors Degree in Business and a Masters Degree in Business. Does anyone know if I need to get a BSN or just get my RN be

new mom new grad freaked out

Hi I recently started a new grad RN job which I have been ridiculously nervous about. I am also 7 week pregnant. I feel terrible. I anxiety ridden and faint, my heart feels like it is going to burst out of my chest. I finished my orientation and was

Masters in Nursing (straight from BSN)

Hey everyone! So I'm in a unique situation and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on my topic! Okay so I am currently in nursing school to obtain my BSN. I get my tuition and fees covered by the military (CalVet College Fee Wavier). Here

MARs

Where can I find the laws and rules for proper documentation on MARS for the state of Ohio? I have looked in several places but have been unsuccessful in finding what I am looking for. It may go by facility and what type of MAR they use. They algo by

When nursing starts to click

A friend of mine gave me a totally vague scenario she got from her preceptor. In this scenario, it was a 28 y/o female in the ED with: cough, pleuretic pain, and tachcardia. Even though it took me a while to synthesize the info, you kind of notice th

Nursing Burnout

I am here basically searching for counseling, advice, mentorship. I am completely burnt out in my nursing career.

I am three years in, working in a nursing home. We are short staffed and I am at least working a 16 hour shift weekly. I am the senior

Do you have advanced health care directives?

1 Stealing from another post....thanks for the idea Jules A...."do you accept aging and disability"?

I have had disability insurance, advanced health care directives, POA's, (etc.), for over 10 years....and I'm "only" 64! I tell

can i be a hha while going to nursing school?

can i be a HHA while going to nursing school? i am doing my prerequisites like human physiology anatomy terminology and biology how much can i earn as a HHA i read somewhere with experience you can get paid $25.00 a hour is that true? yay or nay?let

Conscious Sedation Simulation

Hi everyone!
I am creating a simulation class on Conscious Sedation for nurses and wanted some input from those of you who have taught or taken a sim or on the job training on becoming certified in conscious sedation.
I am following a CRNA this week

12hr vs 8hr

I'm a single mom so I find it difficult to juggle my 12hr shifts and kids. I have to rely on someone to get them to and from school and activities when I work. I love my job but I am considering switching to something that is M-F 8hr shifts. I've h