"There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!"

In January, I decided to take control my life and lose weight. I have lost about 30lbs so far. So, when I went to my doctor last week, he noticed that I was 30lbs lighter. He asked if I was on a diet and I told him yes. I told him I was going to nursing school and want to be a good example if I'm going to lecture on proper diet and exercise. I guess my statement gave him a green light to... Read More...

How long after graduation did you wait before taking the NCLEX?

How long after graduation did you wait before taking the NCLEX? Did you take it right after the end of classes, or did you take a few months to study? If you took it right away, do you wish you had taken more time? Read More...

Nursing student survival tips

Many will be starting nursing school for the first time this year. Do you have any tips to share?

Did you have to brush your classmates teeth?

I was on a nursing schools facebook page and saw pictures of them brushing each others teeth. Is this common to use other students for practice teeth brushing. I think i would feel REALLY uncomfortable with this. And brushing teeth shouldn't really be a skill that we are unfamiliar with... lol Read More...

HELP: Unable to transfer credits and now in debt!

I dont know. Maybe its just me and the way I manage my time. But I just finished my first year of nursing school and I feel my relationship with my boyfriend has changed because I dont have time for him even though its summer because I'm working alot and I can't fit him in my schedule. I don't really have time for my friends. I don't think I have time for myself either. I live at my parent's house and it sucks ... Is anyone in the same situation? Read More...

What should you review over the summer going into a nursing program?

I just got accepted into the fall semester of an ADN program. It has also been a semester or two since I had A&P I & II. I just wanted to know what are the main topics I should brush up on going into the program. Read More...

Are LPN and Associate RN degrees really being phased or rumor?

I know that many hospitals are now transitioning to "Magnet" status, and thus require all nursing to have BSN degrees. How will this affect LPN or associate RN nurses? I'm grateful that I will be obtaining a BSN, but what about those who are satisfied with ASN and/or just dont care for continuing education?? Read More...

What is your nursing metaparadigm?

I'm curious on how you view nursing how would you define your nursing metaparadigm? Read More...

Just had my first hospital clinical day

I just had my first hospital clinical day. This is my first clinical day for med/surge, in my 2 previous nursing classes my clinicals were at LTCs.

It was so awesome and amazing. I have learned so much today. The RNs at the hospital were so kind and helpful. I was able to follow my pt to different units and the RNs in each unit took the time to teach me about the unit and how to care a pt who is in that unit. They taught me things that I won't be covering for a few classes, but that is awesome. Read More...

Patient Goals for Presenting Internet Research to Docs Vary

When cancer patients approach their doctors with Internet research regarding their disease, their goals for the conversation affect how they perceive their provider's responses (attributions), according to a study published online May 17 in the Journal of Applied Communication Research. Read More...

Is nursing still a good career choice?

So, I have been doing some research...apparently, the RN job market isn't what it used to be when I first began considering a career in nursing. My question is....is it a good idea to go to nursing school at this economic time? I am in no hurry. I am a former teacher and currently a SAHM to two boys, and can enter the workforce now or a little later. Read More...

CNA vs. PCA vs. HHA

I just got hired to start training as a PCA (personal care aide) for a home care agency and I'm wondering how this differs from CNAs and HHAs. I know CNAs work more on the medical side and HHAs do a lot with ADLs, so are PCAs somewhere in the middle? Does anyone here work in home care? Do you like it? Read More...