Hello I have an RN credit transfer question. I did all my RN prerequisites at a local community college and I am now trying to transfer them to the west coast? Has anyone done this?  Also, is anyone already doing their clinicals. And if so, can you please tell me if the clinicals are easier than the prerequisites? I heard from so many people that the prerequisites [...]

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hi everybody. im new here and im so glad i found this site while i am searching for topics and experiences of new nurses in emergency situations.

anyway, im an a new nurse working in this assisted living facility and even though the work load is not that stressful compared to hospital settings, as a new nurse im still very very scared especially whenever i think [...]

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Name: jonna
Is 57 too old to become a nurse practitioner? I am a ADN finishing my BSN; am I too old to become an APRN?

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Hi! I am a brand new RN with all of 6 months experience in a rural hospital. We deliver babies, have a fast paced 10 bed ER, long term care and sub acute ward as well as a medical floor. I was hired into a float position, meaning work between the units as required. It sounded like a dream job- lots of experience to be [...]

Well it's official nursing may be one of the WORST jobs out there in terms of your personal health.

Shift work, high stress,poor eating habits, poor sleep habits etc etc.. No wonder there is such a high turnover in this field.

Do you agree?

rondodondo

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I am currently a FNP student looking for a preceptor. It has been the biggest nightmare ever. University of Cincinnati is where I am attending. The biggest part of the problem is that they won't accept you into any hospital, pcan, family planning or health dept because of "contractual issues". Several of my friends have had to sit out up to 2 semesters because of [...]

Related: Florida, New Nurse, Nurse, Orlando, Salary

I am planning to relocate to Orlando FL. What is the salary for a nurse of 19 years experience in the OR and other surgical services?

Angella

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Can I take the rn nclex in ny after failing it 3 time in florida?

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Hi folks, I just need to vent. I'm lost, irritated, and just downright upset. I received my license in August 2008 and have not been able to find any type of RN position. I took two refresher courses did some certification and now I have a window of opportunity to get my masters, but I just don't have the strength to study or write papers [...]

Related: Abuse, assault, board of nursing, BON

Hello All,
I am 26 years old when I was 19 I plead guilty to simple assault,that is the only thing on my record,the judge gave me 11/29 suspend sentenc due to good behavior,It has been 7 yrs.Contacted TN BON i spoke to a woman there and she told me since its been so long ago and i haven't been in any trouble since then ,that [...]