First Nursing Job and Feeling Unsafe...Advice??

Hi, I am new here although I have read many threads here to gain perspective and advice. About me: I am a new grad RN, May 2013, and I recently started my first nursing job in ltc. The place I work at is about 4.5 hours away, and my intention was to

Is getting a NA before graduation worth it for me?

I'm graduating in May, this May. However, I'm having an issue with the logistics of getting a job.

If I got an RN job at a local hospital it would require a minimum of 6 weeks of full time days for orientation. But I think that six weeks of days w

Newer grad thinking of leaving nursing..

I graduated nursing school in 2011 with honors and did everything that I possibly knew to make my resume stand out. In Colorado, we heard it was difficult to get a job. I arrogantly thought I was immune. Long story short, it took 8 months to land my

LPN to RN Moving to Dallas TX

Hi Friends,

I need some help please!! I've been working as an LPN in NYC for over a year now (making $25.00 per hour) - I am taking classes with Excelsior College and hope to have my RN by the fall of this year. My boyfriend wants to move to Dallas,

Any nurses who used to be teachers?

1 I am wondering if there are any nurses on this site who used to be teachers, and how they feel about having made the switch. I may sound like I am repeating myself a bit - the last time I posted about this, a few people said "turn and run away

New grad first job

Are there any new grads that have been hired with angels of care recently or in the past? Was the amount of orientation enough for you to succeed at the job? I just got hired by them here in san antonio but I'm feeling kind of nervous about the one

NYC hospital RN hourly rate

Hello!
I am moving to NYC. I am curious as to what the average hourly rate is for nurses in NYC hospitals. I have been a nurse for three years but would be interested in any information - even the new grad rate would be great to know. Thank you so m

2 year degree?

Hello everyone... very excited about my decision to start a new career and chapter in my life as an RN. However, I am having trouble figuring out which direction to start in.

I am a single dad and I cannot afford to not work while going to school, so

Any information on Holy Family fast track program? (Philadelphia)

1 Hello,

I am graduating this summer with my bachelors degree and I was looking into accelerated nursing programs that are not too expensive. I took all but one of the pre reqs to get into the Holy Family fast track program. I plan on taking that th

Starting first Nursing Job

Hello All! I just passed NCLEX and have already found a job on a behavioral/medicine unit. Was wondering if anyone has some good tips to prepare for my first days as a new nurse!! Welcome! Congrats on passing the NCLEX!!! I am still in school, but hav