IS THIS TRUE???

Recently read on a nursing blog: Nurse (BSN in 2010) said during school clinicals, students disrobed to their undergarments to practice on each other (sponge bathing, other procedures, etc) The few guys in the class practiced on each other, and the g

New nurse with severe anxiety

Hello I'm hoping someone can help me. I've only been a nurse for 2.5 months and I'm having a terrible time adjusting. I'm on a busy med/surg floor working night shift and I have severe anxiety and panic attacks. I'm not healthy and I cannot eat

Graduating early vs graduating without debt

I have two choices: either go to UIC which I have already been accepted to in the fall and come out with anywhere from 20-30k in debt

or

wait until summer 2016 to start a less reputable program at USF, graduate 1.5 years later than I would the first

Shift change rant

It never fails. Shift change is at 6am. No one wants my halls even though it's assigned. 6:15 comes and goes, no relief. Sometimes it's 6:30, time for me to clock out, and no relief. It's not because they arent there, it's because they are at the

Variable hours??

I'm looking at this job application right now and it states that the hours are: 12 hour shifts from 7am-7pm w variable hours possible as needed, must be willing to work 2 weekends ot of the 4.

What does the variable hour part mean? Variable may mean

seeking advice on paramedic certification after graduating with BSN

Hi all,

I am a senior nursing student graduating with my BSN in December '15. I have always been interested in the adrenaline rush/excitement of being a first responder to a scene. I am debating about after graduation, using a little in between time

License with wrong spelling of middle name

Hello
so I'm starting the process of applying for my Colorado license, I already have an active ny one. But as I'm applying I noticed on my diploma and license my middle name is spelt "Lynn" but on my birth certificate and passport it's

Question IF I Make The Leap Into Nursing?

I am a hospice home health aide. I enjoy providing the best patient care I can. Frankly, this is a job I LOVE. However, we should always, always, challenge ourselves.

IF I decide to, go on, and go to nursing school, as a nurse will I still provide pa

Does NCSBN Learning Extention help passing NCLEX-RN?

Hi Guys,

I was just wondering if you guys found the NCSBN Learning extension helpful. I just purchased it today and have done really horrible on all the pretests...the questions are really difficult.

For those of you who have passed NCLEX and used le

What is the easiest way to get ACLS certified?

I have never been through the process, and have heard that its really intense. Since I am a new LPN, I would like to know if anyone knows of the easiest way to get that certification. Go on AHA's website, find a location near you and sign up. Take th