PennNurse

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1. Working with Females VS Males

   PennNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Before becoming an RN, and all throughout nursing school I was a computer technition for 8 years. I worked in a male dominated field,* where 90% of the 8 years resulted in me being the only female hired at that time. I am now at my first job after n...

2. I Love My First Job

   PennNurse replied to PennNurse's topic in New Nurse

   Excellent advice! The thought of my unit changing makes me sad after reading this hahaha. Honestly, I hate making unneeded changes. Don't fix something that isn't broke. I wanted impartial advice from nurses who have seen more then I have. All of my ...

3. I Love My First Job

   PennNurse replied to PennNurse's topic in New Nurse

   Honestly, I was so nervous as well! Especially with the reputation the hospital has. I think I am going to stay, worse comes to worse I can try to go there in the future. I also don't want to screw the place I am working after they invested all the t...

4. I Love My First Job

   PennNurse replied to PennNurse's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you! I worked in retail for 9 years before getting my RN, knowing the entire time that I really wanted to be a nurse but couldn't at the time. I appreciate the fact that I am doing what I always dreamed of doing. The money is nice considering w...

5. How do you feel about being a nurse?

   PennNurse replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

   I honestly love it. My patient's make my day and if I can make them feel just a little better then they did before I went into the room, I consider that an achievement.

6. I Love My First Job

   PennNurse posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello! I just graduated with my RN in December. I recieved my first job offer 2 days after graduation and accepted immediately, knowing that I was super lucky to have a job offer so soon. The unit I am on is considered a 72 hour observation unit that...