I am starting my new grad RN position in August and i couldn\'t be more excited. The shift I am hired to work is the PM shift. However, I am to do my 3m (possibly longer) preceptorship on the AM shift. Due to a medical condition (I have IBD, Celiac Disease, and hypoglycemia), working the AM shift is nearly impossible for me [...]

Hi, everyone. I have been working as a staff nurse (med-oncology) for 8 months and I have decided to change to a job in home infusion nursing. The negative side is that I am positively overwhelmed by the conditions at my hospital and it is destroying me; the positive side is that I have been interested in IV therapy for a long time [...]

I am attending the University of Pheonix online, when clinicals come around, I am suppose to find a facility that will allow me to take them for schooling. Is this going to be a difficult task. (NY)

Melissa

I will be starting the RN course soon. I was wondering if I will have an issue with a stupid misdemeanor I received. It is: Obstructing Governmental administration (in another words; stopping/interrupting an arrest)

Melissa

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Hello, I am wondering if anyone can reassure me that I will be able to get my RN license in GA. I am currently starting my senior year of Nursing school, and am an honor student (I was chosen as student of the year at my school for 2008). I have a misdemeanor marijuana possession conviction from 13 years ago..I was young and stupid, [...]

My husband and I are moving to Massachusetts in 42 days - we just found out yesterday! Does anyone have recommendations on good hospitals for new grads in the Easton/Boston area? There are so many to choose from, and I do not have a lot of time. I would REALLY appreciate any suggestions!Thanks,

Jenny

I'm taking the Maryland NCLEX-RN on Tuesday. I have been taking tons of practice tests and have read the Kaplan NCLEX-RN review book.Does anybody have any other tips?? I'm trying not to freak out!

Lindsey

This August I will have finished all my BSN coursework, then start to study for Boards. I'm just starting to test the waters of looking for a job. Does anyone have any advice in terms of how to find a supportive situation for a new RN. Has anyone had experience with nursing residency or formal preceptorhips. I'm in the New York area, [...]

A fellow preceptor and I were sent an email that we were to start precepting a nurse from another local hospital in our unit.
Through the grapevine and a check with our state LLC, we find out our new nurse was fired and is on probation for recent drug abuse (within the past six months) for a drug we use frequently a shift EVERY DAY.
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