For those of you who have left bedside for admin.....

Do you like it? Do you miss patient care? How does it feel to be there 5 days a week???? I have been a nurse since 1996. LPN till 2001 when I got my ADN, finished BSN last year. Have been in pt care since the beginning except for a one year stint as

Choosing the RIGHT Malpractice Ins

1 I am a new grad RN and I am looking into malpractice ins. I wanted to do my research about what to look for and be weary of when choosing a company. There are so many things to be concerned with when choosing a company. What I've read thus far:

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Indiana background letter

Hi to all the nurses: I was trying to set a date for state board. But I have something on my background. I have to write a letter describing what happen. How to I write this letter without providing too much information.Help I suggest using a lawyer.

Non-whistle blowing support systems

Dear Nurses, I invite all registered nurses to participate in a research project that I aim to complete as part of a postgraduate dissertation. I would like to hear how other nursing colleagues have resolved this type of dilemma using which support n

Graduates of Troy FNP program

Looking for information, pass rate of past or recent student of Troy University FNP program. Any information appreciated. Struggling on decision between Troy and Frontier.

Med error during a code

29 I made a med error tonight.
I am feeling sick about it.
PT came in code 3 after having a sz in route
Pt was becoming combative and started to sz again respiratory acidosis.
MD ordered meds. I pulled the wrong med from the Pyxis
I looked at the 1s

Has anyone worked at the Estelle Unit in Huntsville TX?

I'm a CNA and thinking about going there, but was told it was not a good place to work

New Grad RN Needs Help

I will be graduating this May, and then taking the NCLEX for my RN. I'm excited to start my new career. My question is; Is it better to start working at a hospital or at a clinic? Or does it not really matter? Depends on what you want. I started at a

Graduate RN

I hope I'm in the right place; I'm bad with forums.
So I'm pre-RN in college right now(doing pre-requisites) and I'm interested in being advanced practice. I know everyone says you should get experience before applying to a Graduate program, but

New Nurse Proverbs.

1 As I start my first nursing job in a level one Tri state trauma center, I find myself valuing the wisdom and guidance of elder nurses.

Please impart words of wisdom and guidance here. Bless myself and other intimidated new nurses with a nursing pro