Need Advice Nursing or Ultrasound Tech.?

Hello everyone:

I've been perusing this board for quite a while and I'm glad such a fabulous nursing forum exists for everyone in the profession and for those considering it. I really need some career advice from the wonderful seasoned nurses on th

School Nurse Interview

Hi all! I am a LVN with. A little over a year experience. I have an interview for an elementary school nurse. I really want this job. I was hoping someone could give me advice on interview questions & answers they might ask. Anything would help.

Becoming an RN

Just wanting to first of all thank God for all his love and mercies...I want to become an RN I'm a CNA and an Activity Director. I have a BS in exercise, sports, and science. I love what I'm doing its my calling...just wanting to know how much of s

Any advice for the old "new grad"?!

I finally passed my NCLEX and have begun the hunt for a new grad position, although I've been out of school over 2 years :/ I've been working as a PCA (patient care assistant) but my hospital hasn't confirmed that they are having a new grad progra

New grad...specialize or work on the floors for a while?

I have one semester left before I graduate from the ADN program. I was wondering if I should specialize or if working on the floor for a year or two before would be best. I am interested in the ER, but just in general which is better? any thoughts? Wh

New Grad RN-->No Jobs Then what?

4 I have been reading through these threads and haven't seen an answer to this question. I know that it is tough to get a new grad RN position and some say they are still looking after a year post graduation. So what happens to those who get no expe

Nursing as a career choice for childhood cancer survivor...

I have been thinking long and hard about my decision and passion to become a nurse. I struggle with the decision because I do have some physical limitations due to the radiation I received, the young age I received it at, the congestive heart failure

New Grad in Miami...HELP!

Hello everyone,

I am in need of some desperate help. Here is some background information: I just graduated in May with an Associate's degree from a school in Las Vegas, NV. Now I live in Miami, FL and the problem with that is I do not know ANYBODY.

Just got an RN job at a laser clinic does this hurt my chances at New Grad Programs?

I'd like to hear some feedback from nurse recruiters or anyone who has been in this situation. I've been trying to get into a New Grad RN Program for several months now and have not had any luck. I know most new grad programs consider applicants wi

Looking to move on

I'm an ADN getting ready to start my third year in psych, which I love, but I need to get clinical skills. I can't get on at a big hospital without my BSN. I'm in the process of applying to a school locally but I'm looking at a waiting period bet