Seasoned nurses

I have been a nurse for many years. I need to work 2 1/2 more years but am currently so unhappy in my unit. I have even considered requesting disability for longstanding depression. I do not want to be a drain on the system though. Has anyone in thei

In a bit of a relocation pickle

This is going to be a long one.

I am originally from NY. I was a Technician in L&D prior to becoming a nurse and I always wanted to work on a acute nursing unit. I became a LPN in 2011 and was abruptly awoken from my dream and took the first job

new career

Hey, well I just started a new career last week. The co-workers were in a huddle taking about me.at first they said if I had ?don't be afraid to ask so I asked. This is my first job as a phlebotomist and it sucks because I was only able to draw spec

Nursing School Schedule

Whether you're currently in nursing school or graduated from nursing school, what is/was your weekly schedule of classes by year (classes, clinicals, hours in school/studying/etc). I know this differs from school to school, but I would love to get s

"Job duties different than expected"

Hi everyone at allnurses!

I'm hoping that maybe someone familiar with recruitment might be able to answer this question, and assuage my doubt for at least a few minutes...

I recently had a rough orientation for my first job as a new nurse to the poi

Advice for new grads

I have advice for new grad nurses. If you want to work in a specialty area, even try it at some point in the future, do it ASAP. Either try to specialize right out of school, or do it after only 1-2 years of med/surg.

I have over 10 years of RN expe

not sure how to make a future employer want me

I am about to graduate from nursing school in Pittsburg and am very interested in working in an ICU that I've heard about in Louisiana. I have applied for the position and written to the manager of the unit expressing my passion to work in a surgica

BSN required by hospital system chance of this being waived?

DH is applying to a hospital system, home care division for a director position.

He has an ADN, is currently in MSN program

He also has a JD and is an attorney, and a BA in another field.


He is past the initial interview phase- but the HR lady said

Which one is better to take is it CNA Exam or LVN Exam? Please help me thru advice

Hi everyone, pls help. Just really needing inputs from you all.
I'm a Foreign Registered Nurse. Since CA Board didn't permit me to take NCLEX Exam, I'm caught between choosing if I should take CNA exam or LVN exam? Which do you think would land me

Versant or the money?

Aloha everyone. I am in a dilemma and would like help and an opinion from anyone!. To simplify my situation, i pulled out student loans for nursing school and owe $85,000 with interest while im paying it off.

Heres my dilemma. I got accepted into two