Should I get an accelerated BSN with an RN already?

My problem is that I already have a BA. I am trying to get into a good school for RN-BSN but they dont accept people with prior bachelor's. So, now I am considering an accelerated BSN. I know it will be alot of repeated info, but I dont mind since I

Getting into RN residency programs: what are they looking for?

I just graduated with my AAS in nursing and passed NCLEX. My current aim is to go through a nurse residency program at a good hospital, but when I read about the residency programs they mostly say they require BSN. Also I see the statistics about how

CVICU Interview for newer RN

Dear RNs,
I could use some advice! My dream since becoming an RN has been to work in either critical care or emergency nursing. Upon graduation, everyone I've talked to has told me to get a year of med-Surg experience first prior to applying to the

Staffing and patient abandonment

1 Here's the situation: Oncoming shift nurse is no call, no show. No one can come in to pick up the shift. Oncoming shift is already overloaded and refuses to take an extra 3 pts each (don't blame them, they already have 7 each, grid states 5, busy

Job interview/ still in school

I don't know where exactly I should be posting this so if this isn't the appropriate place I apologize.

Anyway, I have an interview Friday for a LPN position at an assisted living facility. I really want this position so I can gain experience seein

To all nurses working in any setting of the healthcare field

Hi,

This post is just to ask a couple of questions so forgive me for the rambling.

My questions are: where you work, what type of positions are in need or have a shortage of personnel? Where are you located?

I am asking this because I want to make a

Advice on current job

Hello Nursing Community,

I am in need of advice regarding my current career. I made a career change and entered the field of nursing last year. I was unable to find a job so I volunteered and started grad school. Last Feb I was offered a part-time po

Is nursing a practical career choice?

Hello! I am very new to this website, I just made my account to ask this question. I want advice from real nurses. I am a highschool student. This fall I am attending my county's vocational technical school for the nursing program. Upon completion I

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! I have been hired for 2 FT jobs.

I have been hired for 2 FT jobs. One with aetna as a UM nurse and the other with Walter Reed Military Hospital. Both jobs pay the same amount. Aetna's hours are Mon-Fri 830-5p. Walter Reed is 7-7. I have the choice of days or nights. I don't have m

Bedside to telephonic nursing

Hi everyone,

I recently got offered a telephonic nursing position (case management). I've been doing bedside for the past few years, mainly in med surg.

Does anyone have any experience transitioning from bedside to telephonic nursing? Any advice wo