I failed nursing school one week before graduation.. now what?

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I graduated from my BSN program almost a year ago. I was at the top of my class. I worked very hard for 4 years to get this degree. So why am I not loving nursing?

Since

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I work in an outpatient clinic. I recently was cleaning a room after a Hep C postitive patient. I accidentally touched a used piece of equipment that could have possibly have had his blood on it (without gloves). It wasnt a needle, but when its used,

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I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on becoming a NP vs a CRNA after graduating? Are the odds of getting into one school higher than another? Is one school more challenging than another? I am just trying to analyze my optio

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CA LVNs pay - 1st year?

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just curious to know what all you LVNs made right out of school? And What type of a facility were you working - area too please, like SoCal, Bay Area, etc. thank you so much!

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1 Upon hire we are told there is a no cell phone use policy, however they don't frown on you having it out as long as not in front of patients or it interfere with performance. I have been here 2yrs w/no infractions. I am an older nurse (45) with an

LSU Spring 2016!

Anyone applying to LSU's Spring 2016 BSN program? Quote from nkoppiAnyone applying to LSU's Spring 2016 BSN program?