Mar 7 - Mar 13 Hottest New Topics

• Telling relatives the patient has died
• So, what happened to all the nursing jobs?
• Sex in the work place...really?
• I Passed Nclex-RN!! Advice for test takers
• I fainted today in the ICU!
• Are private schools really easier to get into?
• Eight essential tools and tips for incoming nursing students
• Dream Job Offer - Horrible Pay Offer

Telling relatives the patient has died

Most shifts I have to tell unexpecting relatives that their loved ones have died. I believe that what we say and how we say it will potentially stay with those family members long after we have forgotten the patient so I would be really interested to hear any ideas as to how other nurses break the news, particularly when it's unexpected...

So, what happened to all the nursing jobs?

Can anyone tell me. "What happened to all the nursing jobs." For the last few years all you read was that there will be a nursing shortage till, at least 2020. That getting a nursing job was as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. Articles were saying that even in a recession nursing would be immune because people still need healthcare. So, what happened. Is it really the economy?

Sex in the work place...really?

So I'm watching televison.... nusring and hospital shows of course...and They are always showing someone in these shows who is in love with another nurse, or doctor and they always end up having sex while in the hospital. My question is does this really go on at the workplace? How many of you have witness this, heard about it happening, or was one of the parties involved?

I Passed Nclex-RN!! Advice for test takers

I just found out about an hour ago that I passed Nclex-RN!!!! I'm so happy. For a second there I thought I wasn't gonna make it. Just want to give some advice to the future nclex takers...

I fainted today in the ICU!

the doctor uncovered her body and started showing me her food tubes and other tubes and needles. That's when I took notice of the smell!!! I started feeling a bit dizzy. I stepped out and there was no where close to sit, so I stood and tried to relax. Next thing they tell me, I had fainted and I hit my head pretty hard on the floor. A bunch of nurses surrounded me and I told them I was fine and just need something to drink. Then, a few moments later, I supposedly fainted again!!!

Are private schools really easier to get into?

I've seen a few people mention that private nursing programs might be easier to get into than public schools... Is this really the case? I mean you look at the percentages admitted on sites like collegeboard and the numbers are MUCH higher for public schools.

Eight essential tools and tips for incoming nursing students

Nursing students have to develop ways of doing things that best accommodate their work style. Procrastinator? Sorry but that habit is hard to kick. My advice to you is to embrace it--late yet strongly focused work sessions can get you through nursing school for the most part. However, no matter what your work style is, there are eight essential tips and tools that can help streamline your efforts. As a senior nursing student, I can only wish that I had stumbled upon these sooner...

Dream Job Offer - Horrible Pay Offer

I'm at a loss. I finally got the job at the hospital I've wanted since I became a nurse. I have my year of nursing experience and they called yesterday to offer me a job. The pay rate is so low, I can't afford to take the job. I can afford everything except child care. But as an LPN, it's so hard to get into the hospitals ... let alone the job you really really want; how do I turn that down?!?! This job would be an excellent step in the right direction for my career. It makes sense in all ways, except the pay.