Currently working at Vidant Medical Center

1 Hello,
I'm about to start the RN residency at Vidant. Part of completing the residency is a 2 year requirement to stay with Vidant or else pay $10,000 to break out of contract. I was told by the nurse recruiter that I can leave at any time during

CNA vs GNA Training: Hospital vs Nursing Home

Hello,

Are there any CNA's who can attest to having additional certification in phlebotomy, ECG, IV, etc. as making them more employable in hospitals?

As a new CNA/GNA working towards a second degree in Nursing; it's been quite challenging breaking

Advice to the Younger Nurse Me

Thank you so much for this! I have not started my classes yet, but I'm already a bit afraid of what will be headed my way. This will help guide me as to what to expect on the floor! Comment:Love love love!!! Comment:This is excellent advice! Wish I ha

LPN. or RN

I recently relocated due to a nasty divorce, I have been trying to figure out which to do. LPN or BSN. I was waiting for the in-state tuition to kick in before I made a decision. (In Arkansas the wait is only 6 mo ) I really need the opinions of RN'

Becoming a RN

After being a MA for 18 years what steps can I take to become an RN? As with everyone who wishes to be a nurse, you must attend a nursing program and pass NCLEX. Start by looking into programs in your area and choose which ones to apply to. You can al

Free nursing education in exchange for work

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Pharmacist-turned-RN?

1 I'm a residency-trained hospital clinical pharmacist, and in general I like my job, but I've always been curious how I'd like the nursing field. Some of the nurses I've had the pleasure to work with over the years have been simply amazing in te

Older new grad no employment history shy gay good academics

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Job Market in Pensacola Florida

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RN Position: Is it time to let go?

Hi,

My situation seems pretty easy to figure out but is more complicated I feel. I'll start from the beginning...
Out of nursing school I began working for a hospital I have been with for a while, I have held other position prior to becoming an RN.