New shift Questions 4P-4A

Hi there all!

I just got hired into an ED with a 4P to 4A shift. I work in a NICU currently with a 7P to 7A shift. While I know my job will change significantly, I'm trying to figure out how the new shift will effect things.

Does anyone work this s

Should I Carry Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

Siri, I started looking for clinical spots last week and the first thing I did was reinstate my malpractice. As a new grad RN it is costing me, in NYS, $50 a year for 6mm/1mm coverage. Small price, indeed.Thanks for a timely reminder.

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Renewing RN license for the first time in Texas

I read somewhere on the Texas BON website that first time RN licensure renewals are exempt from having to complete the necessary CNE hours to renew their license? is this true? I also heard it takes the Texas BON months to renew a license once submit

Health screening asking about mental health issues?

Hi everyone, quick question...

I have a history of bulimia/ depression. I was diagnosed at 17, treated for 6 months with therapy/ antidepressants, and haven't had issues since. According to my medical records online however, it says my dx is "

How many jobs/units until you found your "niche"

3 Hi everyone,

I noticed there are many many nurses in this forum. This can be fun or not but I wanted to know how many jobs/units did you endure before you found your "niche" and what unit. Looking back are you glad you went through it, di

To follow my dream.

Hello everyone, I graduated from nursing school 2 1/2 years ago. I struggled to find my first nursing job. I almost gave up on nursing but my hopes were renewed when I landed a part time position at a doctor's office. I love my job but I want to fol

Private Practice RN

1 Hello,

I am looking for input/feedback/advice. I would like to begin offering consulting/advocacy/educational services for the Maternal/Child Health Population of patients. I am a RN in PA and was curious on your thoughts. Are there any restriction

Oldest practicing Nurse?

31 I work with a 94 year old Nurse who still is using her RN degree! She will be 95 soon and I was wondering if it's possible to find out the oldest or longest practicing Nurses? I've done a quick google search without much luck... I think it would

Proper Documentation

Can you please give me your feedback about a debate we are having at work? I was doing a follow up note on an incident report for one of our patients that fell his injury was on his right eye and yet this other nurse was documenting his injury being

Which is a better learning experience for RN position?

Hi Everyone..
So i have been a nurse almost a year. I have been doing substitute school nursing which i like but it is not steady work. I have an opportunity for a part time position.

The first job is an Assisted living job two days a week working as