frogdream

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1. Little Brother

   frogdream replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in Oncology

   Thank you! I have been an a nurse for a year and a half, in oncology. Your beautifull story was just what I needed to hear. I will go to work tonight with a new perspective!

2. Shift Work Disorder

   frogdream replied to TheCommuter's topic in Stress 101

   I have been a nurse in an acute care hospital for around 2 years, the last 9 months have been on the 7P-7:30A shift. After a few months of adjustment, I am surprised at how well I feel. I am also post menopausal and I am wondering if the lack of horm...

3. Why such high new RN turnover?

   frogdream replied to Calder's topic in New Nurse

   I have just completed my first 11 months as a new RN (2nd career with lot's of other work experience). The first 4 months were the worst work months of my life. I really, for the first time in my life, began to doubt whether I was up to it. I stuck w...

4. Concern: Age Discrimination for a New 58 RN

   frogdream replied to Cyns's topic in Relations

   HI! I had just turned 59 when I graduated from an ADN program last December (2010). I have other degrees, decided to go to nursing school 3 years prior to that. I then go a job in administration at a major hospital, working for a top MD. I found an e...

5. What can I do now to help get the job I want?

   frogdream replied to chaplainjanie's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated Dec '10. the only people in my class who have jobs so far, have jobs in the hospital they were working in already. I worked in administration, one was a CNA, etc. I would suggest CNA or unit clerk - wherever you will have contact with nur...

6. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

   frogdream replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Relations

   I really like the solution you have outlined above! Sit down, look her in the eye and ask her how you can both work this out in order to make it a little less burdensome for both of you.

7. Orienting woes!

   frogdream replied to KeechieSan's topic in Relations

   As an older experienced person, but new grad nurse who is 2 months into a 4 month orientation, I would like to give you my perspective about preceptors. I have been working with 2 different nurses, mainly. Once in a while 2 others. I have gained a lo...

8. anyone leave high paying 1st career?

   frogdream replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

   I suggest finding a job in a major hospital where you might want to work as a nurse someday. I came from Finance, lost my job, decided to pursue nursing school, was hired in administration in a great hospital, once I finished school, I was hired as a...

9. Anyone who has completed an RN-BSN....

   frogdream replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

   I have an ADN (BA in another subject), just started my 1st RN job in acute care and start an online BSN program next week. I am only taking one class to start with. I can put it on hold if I can't handle it. I assume that the remaining BSN classes wi...

10. Older mature nurses: How can I encourage my mom to pursue her RN with me?& should I?

    frogdream replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    There are lots of admin jobs or even unit clerk. I came from finance, found a job as an administrative secretary in the hospital. There are also many types of service jobs. I think the fact that I told them at all interviews that I had decided to bec...

11. Older mature nurses: How can I encourage my mom to pursue her RN with me?& should I?

    frogdream replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from an ADN program in Jan 2011, and passed the NCLEX last week. I turned 59 in December 2010. I have an RN job lined up because I have been working in a hospital while going to school. Personally, I found myself to be much more focu...

12. Ever had a nursing instructor hate you?

    frogdream replied to bustthewave's topic in General Students

    You have to understand that you are an adult and need to take charge of your own situation. Don't give the instructor any excuse to misunderstand or doubt the quality of your work (it must actually be quality). You may want to make an appointment to ...

13. Any public online RN-BSN that accept out of state students that are more affordable?

    frogdream replied to heathert_kc's topic in Online Learning

    I am in the same situation. I am applying to Utica College, NY. It is a "brick & mortar" college with a good nursing program, fully accredited. The RN-BSN is all online and costs about the same as a NY State University school (in state). You may ...

14. staying in shape as a nurse?

    frogdream replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished nursing school (yippee!) and 20 lbs heavier! I also work a full time office job which doesn't help. I am actually looking forward to working as an RN for many reasons, but one important one is that I know I will not be planted in fron...

15. I'm 53 and want to be an LVN (Clock is ticking)

    frogdream replied to Motivated grandma's topic in Pre-Nursing

    This month (Dec 2010) I turned 59 and graduated from an Associate degree RN program! I worked full time during the 3 years it took me to get it. (Prereq's + 2 year program). I studied like never before but I have a huge feeling of satisfaction. You ...