I have been out of school for one year, doing really well in my first RN job. I truly do love my job and coworkers - it's the only way to get through some of those tough days.

I have enrolled for fall classes to start working on BSN. My plan is to go part-time for 1 year and to continue working FT. Then, I'd like [...]

Have a patient with an orthopedic problem. One doctor in one county says there is no way he'd operate as it would be of no benefit, and the patient has a 25% chance of losing one third of his strength in his arm if he did operate. The doctor is a highly respected surgeon.

Another doctor in the patient's home country said the first doctor was [...]

Hi. I live in kentucky. I was charged with dui, court date this week. I was injured and no other people were hurt. I have no memory of this incident and anlm recouperating from a concussion.

Does anyone has wisdom about applying to sit for boards and am i completely screwed if convicted. Will i still be able to get a [...]

Hello,
I am a nursing student in Indiana and I wanted to know if I can sit for nclex w/ this misdemeanor on my hands.My mom had called the police and said I threatend her and I had no clue about it and they picked me up on a warrant.They charged me with a class A intimidation misdemeanor.My mom gave me to the state of Indiana [...]

Hey yall... I was wondering if anyone knew of any company or non profit group that does medical missions or something similar to doctors without borders but for nurses too? My church does mission trips, but they aren't medical related and I feel like I am wasting my gift, which is helping people who are medically sick.

If yall do know of any, I [...]

I need at least 6 CEU's on, "Patient Rights" - can anyone, help me find that on one site???? I am having a horrible time. I can find one here - one there, all the join - for all you can take, for $29.99. But I cannot find 6 in the ones I have checked for the title above. It can be 30 CEU's...as long [...]

A few years ago I was going through a difficult marriage and it ended with a domestic violence charge against me, I followed that up with a dui. How much does this hurt may chances of becoming a RN? Ive never been convicted of anything prior and havent been charged with annything since. I really want a career in the medical field [...]

I recently passed the NCLEX and I cannot find a job. Everyone says the same thing, "we only hire new grads twice a year." What is going on? I was told there was a nursing shortage everywhere! Please help me if anyone has any information!

I know the NP role is being phased out... but I\'m curious... To be an ER NP would I get my family NP? When it is only DNP\'s would it then be a ER DNP or are the details still in the making? Anyone know? My goal is to become an ER NP with SANE certification. What\'s the take here...

Emily

I recently graduated from an accelerated 2nd degree program with my BSN. I was hired at a large NYC hospital in the ICU, and am just finishing up my orientation. Although orientation has taught me a lot and is six months long, whenever I am left to myself I feel extremely insecure. I get sooooo nervous that my face turns bright red and I start [...]