I will be 44 next month and also have teenagers at home:banghead:. One is in her senior year abd the other is a freshman. Hoping to start my RN -BSN in January and graduate in december of next year. I also work fulltime (6-12hrs +1- 8hrs) in two week...
dreameyes1 replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Uniform/Gear
I agree with the previous poster. They run a little small for me also.However I feel that you must try them on. i ITRIED the same size in different styles and materials and ended up needing different sizes. Hope this helps:)
dreameyes1 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing
i worked with a Nurse that graduated at age 60 . Myself i am 43 and been a nurse for 4 yrs, just graduated from LPN-ADN bridge last may.Now have my sight set on going back to school to get my BSN ...... then maybe even my MSN. You can do it . I work ...
Hello there....First off Congrats for going back!!!!! Itook the scenic route also. Completed my LPN-ADN last year in May and have worked as a RN a litte over a year now. Now I am thinking about going back to get my BSN.The hardest thing for me is tr...
dreameyes1 replied to MusicalCoffee's topic in Rock
Great article!!!!! I really enjoyed reading. I also took the scenic route into Nursing. Worked in Human Services for 13 yrs before I made the JUMP into my current profession. I also work in LTC , and can truly say that the good outweigh the bad and I...
dreameyes1 replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in Oncology
very inspiring ......Patient recently told me what you just confirmed......Not looking at what you do as a chore but just a little help to make someone more comfortable ,or give them information they have been looking for.They will remember that lon...
Congrats!!!!!!!! That was very inspirational. I also took the "Scenic" route to becoming a RN. However my Guardian Angel was my 11 yrs old daughter at the time. I had two attempts at a local Community college ,while working full time and being a sing...
dreameyes1 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing
I agree with having several ink pens in your pocket and a good pair of scissors will help ,too. Treating your aides with respect can make your life a lot easier, and remember most of your fellow nurses had to start somewhere eventhough they may have ...
dreameyes1 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing
#1 Not all your fellow co-workers and experienced Nurses mean you well. #2 Yes it is ok to question even a Dr.order, because they may have overlooked something or the patient forgot to mention it to them. #3 LABEL YOUR STETHOSCOPE !!!!!!IF SOMEONE BO...
I agree with both of you. I graduated last year and havebeen in my position for about 8 months. There are still things that chere an throw a wrench in my day , but that happens even to the nurses with years of experience. I have seen nurses that have...
I work (6) 12 and 1(8) in a 2 week period and i am a single mom of wo teenage girls ( 16 &13) . Their Grandparents help with transportation for after school with the youngest one . The oldest drives and starts her parttime summer job in a few wee...
dreameyes1 replied to born2circulateRN's topic in New Nurse
I drive 45 minutes one way on a good day with no traffic. Had a job that was 5 minutes from my house but the benefits were not so hot. I also work 6 (12hrs ) and 1 (8hrs )in 2 weeks and it is Fededral.
dreameyes1 replied to juh_lee_suh's topic in NCLEX
Congrats!!!!!!!!! your story reminded me of my own. Except i was a single mom through divorce, and was told by my instructors that I would never become a nurse. This is my third career. I had one of God's angels in form of one of my friends that tol...
dreameyes1 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations
Good Luck an all the best wishes. Judging by your post , YOU are a Professional at showing Cancer who is BOSS. You are a great inspiration to others. And as far as being naked where you work.....I believe the staff will kindly remember that you taugh...