runninfool1009 replied to ILove2Shop's topic in Med-Surg
I work on a Med/Surg/Renal floor and love it. It's very busy, not uncommon to have seven patients apiece. The learning curve can be a bit steep at first, because there is so much to learn. I've been there for a year and am just finally starting to fe...
runninfool1009 replied to Wishinonastar's topic in General Nursing
Thank you for your touching story. I am a nursing student, set to graduate in a few days with hospice nursing as my goal. Stories like these are the reason I know nursing (and hospice in particular) are right for me. Merry Christmas to you.
runninfool1009 replied to runninfool1009's topic in Hospice
Yes, I figured I would need at least a year of acute care experience, but I'm wondering if an ADN degree qualifies me for hospice nursing, or if I need a more advanced degree.
Hi, All. I am currently an ADN student scheduled to graduate in December. I'm interested in pursuing hospice nursing, but I'm wondering if I'll be able to get a job with just an ADN program degree. Most of the job openings I've viewed are looking for...
Why Nursing? My mother was an RN...and a divorcee, raising four kids while in school, by herself! That was my initial motivation...Many years later, I would care for my mother while she was dying. Hospice was invaluable to me and my sisters in the ca...
runninfool1009 replied to Dottie, RN's topic in General Students
I just finished my second week of NS, and I'm definitely still adjusting. I went from working FT to about 12 hrs/wk. now. My husband can't find FT work, so we're living off savings and our combined nearly FT income. So far it seems to be working out ...
runninfool1009 replied to hunnybaby24's topic in General Students
I had a co-worker/friend whom I considered to be one of my better friends. When she heard I got into NS, she was happy...for about five minutes. Since that time, it's been hostility from her. And then, I had another co-worker tell me "I don't associa...
runninfool1009 replied to lvnhopeful's topic in General Students
My first day of school is coming as well--Jan. 20. I waited two years to get in...woohoo! Congratulations to all who finally made it in. Now the hard part starts...
I've always been an introvert. After getting my acceptance letter in the mail, I vowed then to really begin reaching out to people; actually initiating friendship, instead of just being open to it. I'll be seeing this same group of people for the nex...
Wow, CSantos, I want you to be MY nurse! ;-) I'm sure we'll be okay. My instructor told our class we'd get all the help we need. We're not just going to be thrown to the wolves...We'll just prepare as well as we can (without killing ourselves), and h...
Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I, too am beginning my first semester of nursing school in January. I am a little scared, but more excited than anything. I waited two years to get in! This is sort of my dream job, but I know also it's lots...