I have decided to post a blog of my adventures through my upcoming year of nursing school. I am currently a LPN trying to bridge to RN. Everyone knows of the economy and the shortage of jobs out there. I have my license, however I am unable to find a career. I have had small jobs here and there, but nothing that is full-time. I have always known I was going to take classes to bridge. Ever since that first day of PN school, I told people I am not stopping. So Orientation to the Transition to RN program ...

As a new user to Nurse.com, can you tell me how long a free CE course is posted before it is moved over to the paid subscription side?

I graduated with honors from a leading university (CWRU) nursing program. I have certification in my specialty (oncology) and more than ten years of inpatient and infusion clinic experience. I have been seeking a job for over a year and have not been able to find even a volunteer position. When I ask people at my church about networking assistance to find a job they avoid me. I have been told that if I had the background I claim and can't find a job, I must be a criminal or a drug addict. This ...

Good morning I will not take long I was looking for a hot topic to write about. I will be 60 Y/O in June and have decide to return to nursing school for the RN to BSN program. Both of my adult children are doing well, I pray to complete the course in December 2013. Maybe this is the paper I will write about, going back to school, have your grandchildren helping you with the techical issues, becoming isolated from friends and family at a time in your life you can not stand being alone, but I want ...

Originally Posted by Ginat25

For the last two semesters I’ve been working in the nursing simulation lab at a community college. A colleague and I have been running pediatric acute care simulations because there aren’t any hospital inpatient units in the area. One of the simulations involves a child who is brought into the hospital with epiglotitis. The manikin is cyanotic and has drool (personal lubricant) running down his chin. His parent tells the nurses several times he cannot talk and he must be sitting upright in order

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In the new world of magnet hospitals just what is the average n ratios picture looking like. On the news recently there is a trend in some hospitals back to the all rn care model, what is the n ratio? How much care/acuity goes into that consideration?

Originally Posted by CAB1RN

For our colleagues, for our daughters, nurses need to speak out! Equal access to contraception should not be based on the political or religious views of an employer! Give your employer your feedback on this important issue.
Especially for those of us who are nurses working within the healthcare industry, we CAN influence this issue. Speak out now for women's contraceptive rights.

I am so proud to have spent 37 years in nursing. I always tell people considering nursing, "it's a great career and you can change directions and STILL be a nurse". Most of my time is spent writing now, health newsletter, policy and procedures , and patient safety issues. My contribution may not be at the bedside, but I still feel I am contributing to patient safety and patient care.

I am currently a junior in my BSN program. Unfortunately I am in a situation where i have to work and currently work in retail. Recently a nurse aid position has become available in a local hospital and it has been suggested that i apply for the job. I am wondering, how beneficial would working in acute care be concurrent to my education and would they be flexible with my school schedule?

I recognize that all institutions are going to be slightly different, but I am looking for ...

Drumroll please..... We are adding Memorial Forum and St. Luke's Lakeside in North Houston to our clinical affiliations. I am so proud to see how our hard work over the years has established the kind of reputation that healthcare facilities can trust in us. Job market is tougher so more clinical sites means morepotential job opportunites as well. Now, we are doing our part. It is up to each indvidual nurse to get out their and shine. A good attitude and hard work still go a long way more so in this ...

Originally Posted by RN62

Hello Melissa,
I want to move too. Did you get a job first or are you moving then plan to look for a job? Don't mean to seem nosey, I just can't figure out how to get job before I move because I would like to move 2-5 hours from where I live now. I have been injuried and not working for 1 year

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March of Dimes holds 37th Annual Perinatal Nursing Conference: “Moms Babies & You”
Nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, lactation consultants and more invited

(January 30, 2012) CHICAGO – On March 1 and 2, the Perinatal Nursing Advisory Council and the March of Dimes will once again welcome nearly 400 nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, health educators, lactation consultants and more to its annual perinatal nursing conference now in its ...

I plan on moving to Florida this summer and was wondering what is the pay rate for a new RN with a BSN in the Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, or St. Augustine area... Thanks

Originally Posted by RLURKS40

I was drug tested at work and tested positive for marijuana.My DON said she has to report this to the BON.Does anyone know what kind of penalty I should expect?

well i guess i failed i did the quick pay today and found out ......i feel so dumb right now im really dissappointed in myself i have been a cna for 4yrs and a rehab aid for 2 years and im to dumb to become a nurse i dont think im going to test again im trying to figure out what i did wrong i studied kaplan i did 956 question i went over all precautions i prayed to god i had faith im just lost .....i studied so much until the day before i had the worst headache