I'm thinking about transferring to psych.

Any advice from the psych nurses out there?

How do you feel your position differs from med-surg? I worry about losing my clinical skills. Thanks!

Hey all,

I'm just about done with my nursing pre-reqs and am getting ready to apply to several nursing programs here on the west coast. I'm looking several schools based on location and some hear-say about the quality of their nursing programs, but I find my self a little lost as to what I should be looking for.

What are some of the factors I should consider? [...]

Hello all. I am a new grad and I have been working in the PACU for a month and I already hate it. I like what we do for the patient and my role as a nurse, but it is NOT at all a welcoming environment or conducive to learning. Me and two other girls were the first new grad to be hired there so [...]

I would like to know to things:

1. Is it hard to find a job with a DUI on your record for a LVN?

2. Will the state of California license you with a DUI on your record?

Sheri

I am an experienced nurse in labor and delivery and newborn nursery. I am moving to Irvine, California and I would like to know which is the best hospital to work for. Can you also let me know what an average pay is also? Thanks.Crystal

Does anyone know if UC Irvine's new nursing program is good? I am going to be a second year this fall in their nursing major.. but I dont know if I made a right choice in coming here for nursing. I kind of want to transfer to Cal State Long Beach.

Mita

i have a degree in biology already, and am looking at several different accelerated BSN programs. I have two other brothers in college, so my family is kind of in a rut for money. I am seeking advice as far what my options are. I have read a little about hospital loan plans but do not know where to begin. help?!

Marcus

I just started working 12 hour shifts as a nurse tech and my feet are KILLING me. What are the best/most comfortable shoes and any advice about achy feet?

Thanks!

Jo Ellen

I have a BS in business along with an MBA. I am considering switching to the nursing profession. In order to do so, I will have to complete a 1 year advanced RN program since I already have an undergraduate degree.

However, I do not want to go back to school if I cannot obtain a license and get hired by a decent hospital. I may [...]

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I have been a Registered Nurse for about 32 years and have a BSN and MS in Nursing Education and Maternal-Infant Nursing. I am also a Certified Diabetes Educator.

Although my graduate work was in OB, I have accrued many years experience in Med-Surg and Ortho (thanks to the United States Army Nurse Corps' approach to deciding where to place their officer nurses.)

About six months [...]