Bookworm22

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1. burn out in first yr

   Bookworm22 replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in New Nurse

   Hi, Your post really struck a nerve. I also am a new nurse on a busy, well understaffed floor. I have 11 months experience and yesterday was one of those nights. I have had multiple nights i have come home in tears thinking why did i get into th...

2. HELLLPPPPP need to make decision tomorrow!!!

   Bookworm22 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Hello, I want to first and foremost thank you all for all the help you have provided me in the past and to others. I frequently read postings concerning current nursing issues,etc. They all prove to be very helpful. I have a BIGGGG curren...

3. Scared/unsure about starting masters degree in january

   Bookworm22 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am a recent graduate with a years experience in January 2010. Upon graduating, it took a while to find a job and I'm starting to get use to how things run. It has been extremely difficult transition..as im sure most other new graduates fee...

4. MSN in Edu or Adm, online vs on-campus programs, graduate scholarships

   Bookworm22 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Hello, I am a recent graduate from a BSN program in May of 08. After a long delay in finding a job, 6 months approximately, I finally was hired at my current facility. To say the least, it has been a very stressful and upsetting year. Not onl...

5. Almost off orientation

   Bookworm22 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi, I am a new grad and have my BSN. I have 2 weeks left of orientation for night shift. I have been on orientation for 5 weeks so far. I have a few questions actually. I find myself with such severe anxiety. I feel like im not getting thing...

6. I'm feeling dumb........

   Bookworm22 replied to FreshRN05's topic in New Nurse

   Than u sooooo much for this post!!!!!!! Ironically, its my 1st week on the floor of a med/surg unit as well. I came home today almost in tears. I feel sooooo dumb. The hospital i work at has mostly nurses who went to nursing school. They have bee...

7. Orientating new nurse

   Bookworm22 replied to Bookworm22's topic in New Nurse

   Im definately taking that advice..i asked tons of questions today. Its slightly intimadating when everyone else your orientating with has experience and your the only one who doesnt. Thanks for the advice..anymore you can offer me about good teachi...

8. Orientating new nurse

   Bookworm22 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I just began orientating on a med surg floor. I am orientating with 7 other nurses from all different units(all with experience). I think I'm feeling overwhelemed partly b/c i feel way behind in my skill set and my knowledge in comparision to other...

9. Can't find a job. What job could I do in the meantime thats healthcare affiliated?

   Bookworm22 replied to Bookworm22's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the idea...maybe ill look into that. Goodluck by the way..hopefully we will both get lucky finding something soon!

10. Can't find a job. What job could I do in the meantime thats healthcare affiliated?

    Bookworm22 replied to Bookworm22's topic in General Nursing

    Tell me about it...its really upsetting. Your told there is a shortage and than no jobs are available.

11. Can't find a job. What job could I do in the meantime thats healthcare affiliated?

    Bookworm22 replied to Bookworm22's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the phila. area. I am not looking to relocate. I don't have any experience as a CNA etc. I tried to apply for a nursing assistant job and other areas..but most places won't hire me b/c I am lookingmto have the job only short term and b/c ...

12. Can't find a job. What job could I do in the meantime thats healthcare affiliated?

    Bookworm22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and still have not found a job. Ive applied to about 6-8 hospitals. I havent gotten any interviews or anything yet . Most hospitals are saying to wait till the new year. I was thinking of doing something in the meantime..but Im not su...

13. Is it really worth it to become a nurse?

    Bookworm22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:Hi, I have a big question and I figured here would be the best place to ask. So, I graduated from a 4 year nursing program and recieved my BSN. I was always a big dork about studying in school..lol. I just found alot of pride in doing we...