SunnyBeach_RN

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  1. Thank You Morphed.
  2. Thanks Merleem and SonorityGenius...as far as confrontation, I have done so to no avail, and now its escalating. I will definitely look for a whistle-blower hotline! I appreciate the help :).
  3. Hello All, Ive been an R.N for approximately 2yrs and am currently experiencing workplace bullying by a co-worker. This particular co-worker has been working at this hospital for approx 8 yrs (I heard) and is known for being a bully. In fact, this c...
  4. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    Hi Mike532, I hope the job opporotunities would open up more with an R.N liscense versus an LPN liscense....At least out here on the westcoast the opportunities are endless for RN's (I know your geographical area plays a huge role in what type of job...
  5. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    Boy it seems as though this thread keeps going going and going and I love it!!!!:redbeathe Thanks to all who have responded thus far the they have been so inspiring. In an article I read on Nurses "re-entering the work force after a carreer break" mo...
  6. My Confidence Is Shot--need Help Overcoming Fear

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I recieved insight from each of your responses ... The common theme I think I gathered from your repsonses is that "Confidence" comes w/time--I knew that but I had to have it reinforced :). I truly appreciate you gu...
  7. Thank You Allnurses!!

    I second that!!! Ive only been on it for a couple of months and now Im addicted to it, so is another one of my girlfriends--I told her about it. Its great to be able to meet RN's from across the globe and get their different view points on various su...
  8. Hi All, Well, I need a little advice/encouragement and I am looking to my fellow Nurses on this forum to possibly lend it:bow:. I am at the begining of my first year in the field and I am s-c-a-r-e-d . I was just hired on in the MICU/CCU unit and I a...
  9. hurst review

    I took NCLEX twice. The first time I took Kaplan and failed, because the focus in the course is primarily test taking techniques. I then took Hurst Review the second time around and passed, I believe b/c their focus is on knowing content, and that i...
  10. New Grad In MICU/CCU--Weak In Patho--Will That Hurt Me?

    Thanks alot you guys for the GREAT suggestions!!!! I will be checking them out right away....finally a book for visual learners!!!!!!!:w00t:
  11. New Grad In MICU/CCU--Weak In Patho--Will That Hurt Me?

    Thanks for your response RNFELICITY, Ive been told that by others that as a Nurse there is constant learning--Im sure it never stops even for the seasoned Rn's. Im already shopping around for a really good critical care book to read before the consor...
  12. Hello All, I am a new grad and I was just hired onto a MICU/CCU unit and I am REALLY concerned about my pathophysiology knowledge. I took an online summer patho course--which I regret to this day--I did not learn much at all:banghead:. I will be star...
  13. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    :yeahthat: Caroleneo! Wow, what you said was truly inspiring! I especially resonated with the comment that you made.... "You are exactly at the right place in your life, at exactly the right time"!!!! I TRULY believe that! B/c this is the very first...
  14. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SoundofMusic, I started crackin up off of my spelling of r-e-s-o-n-a-t-e-d! (oops thats embarrassing :chuckle)--anyhoo, by no means did I think that it was an easy feat for you going for your RN and having a family in all--in fact I saw others in my ...
  15. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SoundofMusic, :typingYour post gave me goosebumps when I read it!!!!!!!!! It so resignated with me!!!! Just to hear about your struggles (kids, single parent w/a mate overseas) and to see how you made it and did not let those issues in your life ke...