Good Career Choice - A Nurse

5 There are different origins about receiving a lump of coal for Christmas. In some countries, Saint Nicholas secretly gave families gold. He knew some families were bad and he left them lumps of coal instead. People often make poor career choices an

Transferring License

Hi, I was wondering how to transfer your license from New York State to New Jersey. Thanks! You don't transfer your license, you keep it. What you do is apply to New Jersey BoN for a license by endorsement (you already have a license, but want an add

so confused about applying for license by endorsement ..please help!!

Hello! I have a few questions about working in another state. Ok, so I live and work in Kentucky currently, a compact state. I will be moving to Florida this year, a non compact state. I am aware I have to apply for license by endorsement. My questio

Your advice for a new RN Intern

Hello everyone! For you well seasoned RNs, those who are preceptors, and those who have been through the intern/residency process - what would your advice be for someone who is about to begin their internship?
Any advice is appreciated

Thank you in

VRP Program

Does anyone know any information on the VRP program and if it is the route to go or should I decline?? I have a lawyer who states that I can decline and will be asked to have an evaluation to see if I have a chemical dependancy. Does anyone have any

Epinephrine for Bradycardia in PALS but not ACLS

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knows (the reasoning behind) WHY epinephrine is given for bradycardia in PALS (to pediatric patients) but not in ACLS (for adults)?

For adults, the first drug given in ACLS is atropine...

Thank you I really do not know

Home care suggestions

I am nurse on a telemetry floor who works night shift 12 hour shifts, so I find myself working only 3 nights a weeks. There is not much overtime or pick up shifts on the floor I work on, I would like to find a per diem or flexible part time job, I am

Tenebrae regarding 'low cost' RN-BSN programs

I did not want to hijack the other thread. I would consider any RN-BSN program that you can get your BSN for $10,000 or under to be low cost. What do you consider 'low cost'? Tenebrae mentioned in another post that he/she lives and works in either A

Is IV Lopressor not working?

I recently had this thought that there is something wrong with IV Lopressor lately. Sure, it doesn't always bring down HR, convert people's rhythm, or decrease BP, but lately I haven't seen any of those happen even once. Tonight I have 2 patients

New RN needs Senior RN Advice

I am a new RN looking for job prospects. I have been applying everywhere. My question is... I have my eye on a psych nurse position, but I'm worried that a specialized area like psych would get me stuck in that field of nursing. I love psych and wou