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1. is confidence a turn off

   alluvme replied to alluvme's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you soooooooooooooooo much everyone. You are all amazing and I appreciate all your responses. I do think I need to get "thicker skin", not internalize everything and take it too personally. I dont think I am coming off as cocky but I need to m...

2. is confidence a turn off

   alluvme posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a new grad hired on L & D and absolutely loving it..... except for today. The staff is wonderful , the unit is great and my preceptor is awesome. But today I felt a bit overwhelmed. Today was my 7th day on the unit, and we do 12 hour shi...

3. Where were u 9/11/01?

   alluvme replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

   I was an EMT with the FDNY and was home asleep at the time since I worked 4-12's. My daughter woke me up and as soon as I saw the 2nd plane hit I knew it was an attack Called my supervisor who told me not to come in yet and not to go downtown. We we...

4. What is the hardest thing about Nursing school?

   alluvme replied to chicksmom's topic in General Nursing

   I found the hardest part was getting all the required reading in. Never procrastinate. You usually wont have the time you thought you would to do it later on. And get used to missing your favorite shows on t.v.. Pharmacology ... go over, and over...

5. no turning back

   alluvme replied to alluvme's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you all for your words of support and encouragement, they really mean a lot. Today I turned in my equipment and badge and have been feeling down all evening. I guess it's because a chapter in my life is over. But I read your replies and I'm fe...

6. no turning back

   alluvme posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   there's no turning back! Today was my last day at the job I thought I was going to retire from. I worked there for 8 years and learned so much, but now I begin my career as a nurse. I graduated from nursing school in may and passed my boards july 1...

7. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   alluvme replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   Hi everyone, I'm hoping for a little guidance. I graduated in May and took the NCLEX today. I haven't applied for a job anywhere yet but would really like to specialize in labor and delivery (the reason I went to nursing school). My problem is that...

8. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

   alluvme replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have 4 daughters and they all ,thankfully, like their names. Elysa Ann (pronounced like Melissa without the M), Erica Janine, Cassandra and Deanna (pronounced Dee- anna).

9. New Jersey--how long for ATT??

   alluvme replied to Lurksalot's topic in New Jersey

   Hi, I recieved my ATT through e-mail on the day of my graduation. Freaked me out because I thought it would take about 4 weeks. Scheduled my NCLEX for July 11. I'm in Middlesex County. Congratulations on graduating and good luck!

10. How many May graduates?

    alluvme replied to summersbreeze's topic in New Nurse

    Congratulations Everyone! Pinning Monday, Graduation Thursday... Not taking an NCLEX review except for the mandatory 4 day, in class ERI course, but have Kaplan and Saunders review books.