Is nursing that bad?

Hello all,

I am a prospective career changer and soon to be pre nursing student. For the past few months I have been on this board regularly getting all the info I can regarding the field. While the info has been very helpful, I could not help but no

Can I be terminated for this mistake?

Today is probably the worse day I have ever felt despite a long non-lunch break 12hrs shift. This morning I have a pt from facility for blood transfusion only. Well, I got the orders to do so but what I didn't do from the beginning or forgot to do w

What's better? LPN to RN online or at my community college

I just graduated as an LPN. I want to go back to school and get my RN license, but I don't really know what is the best option. Should I do it online (ex. college network) or should I go to my city community college. Which one is more expensive? Whi

transferring license from one state to another tips needed

I need your advice on things to do in order to transfer my license from one state to another. What things did you do to get ready for your big move including things that may not be so obvious. Please help. Give yourself time and check the BON website

inpatient hospice/ advice

Hello,

I was offered an inpatient hospice position today. It seems like a nice place and they have a decent amount of acuity. They do have an occasional pt that receives the occasional blood tranfusion ect.. but not a lot of iv's , antibiotics...ec

Need advice about going back to school..

Hello I am currently an LPN in PA. I am already 30 grand in student loan debt 10,000 from my first year of college and living on campus. I was except for an LPN to RN bridge program which is going to cost an additional 25,000. Good new is my employer

Advice to become a CRNA or NP

Hello! I am currently in school finishing up my bachelor's in Exercise Physiology. I wanted to go to PT school but realized the odds were not in my favor. So, I will be applying to an accelerated BSN program this winter. I know of the advanced caree

Is this normal or am I asking for too much?

I am working at a unit where staffs do help each other, however staffs are splited into groups and I belong to none of the groups so I have no say in anything. I do not mind of not belonging to a group but I am getting sick of hearing them complainin

what alternative do I have?

I am a RN in Missouri. I can not do hospital floor nursing any longer. I had a knee replacement and hae limited range of motion. I need to find another field to work in. I Love nursing but I do not have any idea what to do now. Any suggestions would

RN or PTA

I'm 38. I've been planning on being an RN because of the diversity in positions and specializations and pay. But to be honest, being a PTA sounds much better to me. Though once your a PTA, that's kind of the end of the line. I don't think I'll b