Career decisions switch to nursing informatics?

Hey everyone. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice about a career decision that I'm facing. First, some background.

I'm 28 years old and I live in Southern California. I currently work day shift on a busy step-down unit (3 to 1 ratio

Precepting not even 2 years exp

1 I would just love some feedback as I've been scheduled to precept a new nurse who has more experience than I do . I still feel like I'm a novice. I have 1.5 years experience.
I'm not really a fan of having new nurses precept . I love my experi

Am I Nuts? Should I just take this job??

Hi everyone!

Please bear with me as this is my first post and I am extremely anxious with my life at the moment!

I am a new graduate BSN student as of May 9th and am waiting on authorization to take me boards ASAP.

I am VERY passionate about OB (yes

CCC Nursing Program application Fall 2015

Hey, I actually applied for the Nursing Program at Truman. I was wondering if anyone has anyone has any idea of what they are looking for in terms of grades. I didn't do so well in terms of GPA during undergrad but have a bachelor's degree. I took

Daniels smartsharp container

Nurses at my jobs throw IV tubings in the sharps container and make the container unable to do it's job which is to drop the sharps in the container. Are we more at risk for sharp related injuries now because a sharp can possibly be at the opening o

Late for work excuses

2 As Nurses, we've all probably been late a time or two. 30 feet of snow, car trouble, sick children, no babysitter ... the list goes on. But, potholes in the parking lot of the hospital? I can hear the Nurse supervisor now. You were late because of

I got the job as a state surveyor....what to expect?

I got the job I am truly excited, I can't believe I got the job. I have been told it entails lots of travel and writing,but I'm thinking it has to be better than my current nights, and every other weekend schedule. I am so exhausted with nights and

Military spouse and new grad contract

Hi y'all, my question today pertains to a new grad RN residency program that I may start this summer. However, my husband is in the military and I am having some concerns. We are to be stationed in Jacksonville, Fl for four years and the residency p

Solutions for Tired Achy Feet

Compression hose are my best friends.

Comment: As a sufferer of plantar fasciitis, freezing a water bottle or two and rolling it under your feet at the end of a shift, or a walk or run, helps as well. Also, there are some terrific you-tube videos i

Did i get the job or not?

Hello,


I interviewed for an RN position on a Med-Surg Unit at a local hospital. Interview went great, i shadowed a nurse a week later, and HR contacted me via email to submit my references. Problem is, I interviewed 4/16/15, and shadowed on 4/25/15.