Loan forgiveness options? Help!

Hi! I am a registered nurse currently working in a NICU in Arkansas. My husband and I are moving to Seattle, Wa in August and finishing BSN school in July. I have over $60,000 in student loans and am trying desperately to find a program that offers l

Pre employment substance testing

I wasn't aware that testing included substances such as tobacco, I naively thought the testing was only for illicit drugs.

I'm just wondering how they get around declining hiring based on legal substance use? I know medication users and smokers ar

Wound Vac

I am new to wound vac. I would appreciate your help. When a wound vac is connected to the wound generally how often is the wound dressing changed? If the wound vac tubing gets disconnected from the ( there is no suction) does it beeps like IV pump/ E

Aspiring nursing student!

I am an aspiring nursing student, and I was wondering if it's possible to become a med-surg RN before I become a surgical NP or if it's required? Do surgical Nurse Practitioners generally work alongside the surgeon in the OR, or perform any sort of

EKG practices website or apps

Hello everyone,

Can anyone please suggest me good websites to practices ekg strips ( all kinds)? I cannot figure out which one is good to practices for nurses on the floor ?

Thank you in advance .
Have a bless day !!!! I like this one:ECG Simulator -

FNP Preceptor Dallas/Fort Worth

I am currently seeking a FNP-BC that might be interested in taking a student in for the fall semester in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! Super hopeful that someone in the area remembers how terrible it is trying to find preceptors!
Thanks in advance!

Catheter size

What are the guidelines for external catheter sizes? What kind of catheter?

Comment: You must be talking about condom catheters? I haven't found any, S/M/L isn't particularly helpful.

Comment: Many manufacturers have different types of measuring

Patient Orientation

3 All Nurses have to do it; orient the patient to his/her surroundings, educate how to work the bed, TV, air conditioner, and, oh yes, that doggone thing called a patient call light. It's a call LIGHT not a bell. Sooo, I think all patients should be

Precepting in the ICU!

Hey Guys!

So I'll be an RN soon, and I just wanted some advice on where I should take my first job!
I thought I wanted to start off in the ICU, but its so scary and I don't know if I know enough to be able to work there! Do you think I should sta

How to become a state board nursing member?

Does anyone know where I would look for information about becoming a member of a state board of nursing? I live in Maine and have looked through the Maine state board of nursing site, but I do not see any information about how to become a member. I d