runninfool1009

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1. First RN job: Med Surg/Renal... ADVICE!!!!!

   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...

2. Merry Christmas Mr. J

   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.

3. Current ADN student interested in Hospice Nursing

   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.

4. Current ADN student interested in Hospice Nursing

   runninfool1009 posted a topic in Hospice

   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...

5. Why did you choose nursing?

   runninfool1009 replied to Carol's topic in General Students

   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...

6. Going to Nursing School!

   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 ...

7. I am loving this!

   runninfool1009 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Students

   Yes, I'm there too! We just finished up our second week...It's so different from all the pre-reqs; so much more interesting!

8. Do friends outside of nursing school give you a hard time?

   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...

9. First day of nursing school

   runninfool1009 replied to lvnhopeful's topic in General Students

   No, pwootx, I'm going to ARC, in California. Where are you, Texas?

10. First day of nursing school

    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...

11. Making Friends in Nursing School

    runninfool1009 replied to anewday's topic in General Students

    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...

12. New Student Stress

    runninfool1009 replied to sh1901's topic in General Students

    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...

13. New Student Stress

    runninfool1009 replied to sh1901's topic in General Students

    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...