Career Change? - Communications world to Nursing

Hi everyone! I'm seeking a bit of advice. First, a little background - I am 25 years old and have a bachelor's in Communications and a M.S. in Communications. And I've found that I'm completely bored and not fulfilled. That being said, I'm tryin

For Those Considering A Career In Nursing

As always, beautifully stated! Your posts are always so interesting that I wish I knew you and could talk to you in person, to hear more of your great stories and wisdom. Comment:I really enjoyed reading this! The last paragraph actually brought tears

Agency when looking for long term placement in a new city

Hello, I recently moved to a new state and I have a burning question I would love to know peoples thoughts on. I am an experienced med/sur RN with active license, BLS and ACLS and I am looking to transition from acute care to critical care. I would w

Wish to work in outpatient settings

I have worked at bedside for over 2 years (2 years as NA 10 months as an RN). Sad to say but I am getting tired of working in the hospital . The floors I worked for (med-surg/tele and intrmediate ICU) where always high turnover, short staffed with hi

Feeling depressed

It's amazing how depressed one can feel when all you get is rejection letters or you hear nothing.

I myself, made it through school, passed the NCLEX first time around, but have lost a couple jobs due to circumstances. Now that I'm trying to find

Unemployed experienced nurses

Can someone tell me why it has become nearly impossible for a very experienced chronic dialysis nurse to get a job in Ohio? I've sent many online applications to the major companies over the last 3 months with no success. It looks like I'm gonna to

Thinking about getting out of nursing.

I have been a nurse for 11 years and think I want to get out for good. I have a BSN and I am thinking in getting my masters in a different area. I really enjoy science so I was thinking about getting a Masters degree in public health with a focus on

What LVN-PN Reviewers you've used?

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I'm planning to take CA-LVN Exam soon. Right now, I'm thinking of what books/reviewers should I use to help me study. Please advice.

Thanks! I used Saunders and the Kaplan strategy book 2013-2014 Comment:Thank you! Appreciate this muc

Nearly a graduate and want to go away

Hi,

I am nearly a graduate in BSC General Nursing in Ireland and all I want to do is go abroad and travel/work with my qualidfication. All I have heard though is you have to stay to get experience and everywhere you need experience. Is there anyone w

UW Medical Center and Seattle Childrens?

I am about to graduate with a BSN in August and would love to get a job at either UW Medical Center or Seattle Childrens, I am actually thinking about applying to UW's residency program. Does anybody know how receptive they are to new graduates, I w