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Hi after years of working in the administrative and legal field I have changed my major even though I have a degree. I decided to go back to school for nursing because I love taking care of people. Now that I am in, I am having a hard time in my Theory class. I failed 2 test and have 2 more left to take. I [...]
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I am planning of going as a travelling nurse in Orlando, Florida. Can anybody tell me how much the hourly rate for nurses in that place?
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Was hoping for information on my situation..I graduate nursing school in a few months in Ohio. I have 3 misdemeanors(B&E, theft and forgery) from 9 years ago that have since been expunged. They are in no way a reflection of who I am today, I was running with some bad people in a difficult period of my life and do not have any other issues [...]
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Hello, I am new grad with my BSN and was wondering the starting pay in Daytona beach, fl..... Any suggestions on hospitals - Florida memorial vs Halifax?
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When I was growing up, there were only a few jobs for a girl look forward to: Teaching ($25,000 year), Nursing ($28,000), Wife/mother ($?), or Hooker (rumor has it, $60,000+). I was not much of a student and the thought of teaching 30 little me’s in the same classroom was enough to send me screaming out into the streets, as I did to most of [...]
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I work in a facility that has hired a new grad/charge nurse with limited experience. She has a great heart for nursing and good book skills. VERY limited floor experience.I see lots of issues in hiring a new grad. Frankly, they aren't experienced enough to recognize the subtle signs of an acute illness. This is not a slam against them. The rest of us who [...]
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I am currently a LPN who was enrolled in the RN program at a local community college. I failed my level 3 lecture twice by 4-6 points and now out of the program. I have all pre requisites compleeted and nursing clinicals level 1,2&3 all with grades of C or above. I was wondering if anyone knew of online programs i could switch to that [...]
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I've been a nurse for less than two years. Nursing was a career change for me, so I'm a slightly older new nurse. I excelled in school and am now on my second job...my dream job. BUT, I contiune running into the same problem. While I am confident in my skills, I love connecting with my patients, I have trouble with the other nurses. I [...]
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Hello everyone,

Well I have been a nurse for just over three years.

I began my career as a new nurse in a small community hospital. It took me about a year to be comfortable there. I remember being so anxious driving into work...almost in tears! But soon enough I got used to the processes, and began to precept new nurses and be charge RN.

Well I have [...]
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Will a Simple Misdemeanor hurt me when it comes to the state board in CO?
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