LittleLibra

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1. Nursing beyond the bedside-for new grads? Help!

   LittleLibra replied to LillyFish's topic in New Nurse

   LillyFish, I could've written your post verbatim. This is my first semester of nursing school, and I'm weighing whether to drop out now or to go through with my license and then "hope" something great opens up. It's a career change for me, too. I lef...

2. "Book Smart, No Common Sense" Is nursing for me?

   LittleLibra replied to LittleLibra's topic in General Students

   Hooliebug- THANK YOU! Yes, it's caring about people and the desire to connect with them on a meaningful level and help them that drew me to nursing. Lab so far has been so "clinical" and robotic and awkward and clunky with where to put my hands (as a...

3. "Book Smart, No Common Sense" Is nursing for me?

   LittleLibra replied to LittleLibra's topic in General Students

   RotoRunner- My jaw fell open when I read this, because being a flight nurse is exactly what I would want to do for a dream job!! I know it's super competitive for a tiny number of open spots, and takes a lot of experience. Kudos to you on such an awe...

4. "Book Smart, No Common Sense" Is nursing for me?

   LittleLibra posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone- Before I go any further in the nursing program, I wanted to ask the veteran nurses what REALITY looks like after graduation for someone like me. Bluntly, is there any place for people who are really book smart but sometimes fumble on th...