When do they get a return on investment?

I recently started a new job working part time. I'll skip the details, but basically, it's not going to work out for me to stay here. I feel bad to be planning on leaving so soon, and would feel a bit better if we can guesstimate that I've "worked off" the cost of my orientation.

So that brings me to my question: is there any sort of algorithm for breaking even on orientation costs versus the value of my labor? Like, x days orientation breaks even in y weeks? Read

It would be from a nurse not you.

I love this one. This is one of my favorite!

Everyone has an idol, so who is your idol? Have you ever met this person and if so, let's hear how it happened. Read

The Power Of Prayer in Healthcare

Research indicates that patients who pray and meditate experience increased health benefits. Some of these benefits are measurable, while others cannot directly be observed. The purpose of this article is to explore the power of prayer in healthcare. Read

New grad, first job on a busy med surg/telemetry floor and I LOST my cool

This past weekend I had two shifts back to back and I was DETERMINED to become vastly more independent. I was pulling meds without my preceptor, passing them mostly without her, charting on my own and doing a really good job with keeping up with the routine of things. She remarked early in the shift how shocked she was at how quickly I was improving and coming along. Then yesterday around the middle of the shift things started to spiral out of control. I got overwhelmed and panicky... Read

Would you do this for someone else?

I'm a new grad. I just realized I forgot to sign off on a 0600 hr g-feed that I gave. I just phoned and spoke with the nurse who came on after me and asked her if she could just put my initials beside it for me on the MAR. She said ok, but what I am wondering is if this is common practice? would you do it for someone else? She knew I gave it because the pt vommited up the feed and I stayed to clean it before I left...I just don't want to get in trouble for asking someone to do something that they shouldn't have to do. Read

Employment Scams And Fake Job Postings

Scam artists are conjuring up increasingly creative ways to take advantage of desperate job seekers during this rough economic climate. The purpose of this article is to explore the telltale signs of employment scams and fake job postings. Read

I am sick of being a job hopping RN

I need advice. I am a RN with 2 years of experience. My speciality is cardiac although I have med surg experience as well. Ever since I graduated from school with my BSN in 2010, I have had this love/hate relationship with nursing. I will start with my first job... Read

How will the DNP be integrated into NP education?

Why are so many graduate programs still offering masters degrees in their nurse practitioner programs? Shouldn't they be switching to doctorates? Are they planning to graduate a bunch of nurse practitioners starting in 2015 who can't actually be licensed, and must go back to school for a separate DNP? Read

Depression Triples Between Ages 12 and 15 in Girls in U.S.

An average of 12.0 percent of girls aged 12 to 17 years have experienced a major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year, with the rates tripling for girls between the ages of 12 and 15, according to a report published July 19 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Read

Getting back into the U.S. Job Market

I feel like a true failure. I went to school and struggled to become a Women's Health/Adult Health NP. I did everything right (I thought). 2 yrs post graduate degree and I am not working as a NP. I believe I have some experience under my belt. HOW DO I BREAK BACK IN TO THE JOB MARKET? Read

Is all nursing experience equal?

I am a new grad from the Bay Area. I have put in over 30 job applications: Northern CA, Southern CA, Idaho, Minnesota, Washington, and Arkansas. I have been offered a job in Arkansas on an inpatient Oncology Unit. Granted, I have family there, which would ease the transition tremendously, but my family has grave concerns about this being a potential issue in the future, so now I'm wondering if, after a year or two, I decide that I want to try and move back to CA, will experience as an RN in Arkansas hinder, or help me? Read