brathrn

brathrn specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. Does being a CNA really help if you want to become a nurse?

   brathrn replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you. I agree completely! In my neck of the woods, nursing colleges are requiring ADN students to be a STNA before you are able to get accepted in college. That has to stand for something. I was a STNA and worked in the hospital atmosphere for 4...

2. new grad staring orientation tomorrow !

   brathrn replied to kimber3ks's topic in Emergency

   Congrats kimber3ks! I'm glad things went well. One day at a time, thats all you can do! It'll get easier. Keep it up!

3. Clogs while nursing

   brathrn replied to Leselberry's topic in General Nursing

   Ha Ha! That's funny! Thanks for letting everyone know about Crocs. I am interested in getting a pair. Right now I have a Crocs offbrand from a nursing magazine. They are comfortable too!

4. Does your hospital offer a pension?

   brathrn replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know a lot about pensions, but I believe the hospital I just started working for is good. I can start contributing up to 8% of my pay and they match 50%. I did choose 8%. If or when I choose to leave, I can roll it over. The hospital has vari...

5. Nclex-rn Result Clue Please.

   brathrn replied to Yitta17's topic in General Nursing

   I'm hear to say I'm not sure what 150 questions mean, but I was one of the lucky people to have to answer all 265 questions. Very stressful, overwhelming, and exhausting. I thought for sure I was doomed. Someone had told me if you keep getting simula...

6. new grad staring orientation tomorrow !

   brathrn replied to kimber3ks's topic in Emergency

   I was in your shoes 1 month ago! You'll do fine, just keep your head up at all times. Don't show anyone your weak. BE CONFIDENT in yourself. In Nursing, everyday you learn something new. Try to get your own routine down and don't be afraid to ASK que...

7. Hit all time low

   brathrn replied to JentheRN05's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I gotta tell you, you should be 1) extremely proud of yourself for being an excellant nurse to even assess yourself, 2)sharing your story with a lot of people, 3)seeking help for yourself, and 4)doing your own homework! Your forum I'm sure will...