NurseThis21 BSN, RN

NurseThis21 is a BSN, RN and specializes in Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry.

Latest Activity

1. Done with nursing school!

   NurseThis21 replied to jelly221,RN's topic in General Nursing

   :ancong!: And on to the next one. ^_^

2. First Shift -- is this exhaustion normal?

   NurseThis21 replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

   You will definitely feel better after a few more shifts and it's totally normal. Think about how people feel after an enormous Thanksgiving dinner, just as their stomach is crammed with food, your mind is crammed with new things and both are very, VE...

3. What do I do about nurses who think my job is worthless?

   NurseThis21 replied to onlyj's topic in Relations

   THOSE WHO MIND DON'T MATTER AND THOSE WHO MATTER DON'T MIND. You should bring a bell to work one day, ring it, and tell them that recess is over. ^_^

4. help with path to crna

   NurseThis21 replied to someguy101's topic in SRNA

   Hi there! As a forewarning, do not be offended by what I say. You want advice, I'm here to give it. In terms of your question(s), you need to take a step back and analyze what it is that you want to do, make a game plan for yourself and stick to it. ...

5. RN jobs off the beaten path....

   NurseThis21 replied to studystudy's topic in New Nurse

   Never underestimate the power of a "quirky" or different type of nursing career. Apply to places you may not have thought of before and see where that takes you. Once you have a career, it's a lot easier to get people (aka recruiters) to notice you. ...

6. BSN recent grad -should i get a CNA???

   NurseThis21 replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

   Please, please, PLEASE!!! Do not wait so long to take your NCLEX. Each day that goes by is another tidbit of information that you'll likely forget about nursing fundamentals. You should take it in July instead and don't even think about applying to b...

7. Am I'm too serious to be a RN?

   NurseThis21 replied to winter_green's topic in Relations

   And this is why we need to continue to have a spectrum of personalities amongst RNs. Take this as an opportunity to learn from and appreicate others' behaviors and characteristics. Don't be intimidated; it's not like you're going home with these peop...

8. Nurse Extern Interview at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago

   NurseThis21 replied to boomersooner1's topic in Illinois

   First off, Congrats on getting past HR at Northwestern! I currently work there and the interview process is just like any other. Since you are a student, they are going to focus on questions that will expose your strengths and behaviors in situation...

9. Frustrated because I don't know as much as the older nurses.

   NurseThis21 replied to W, RN's topic in New Nurse

   Peers who will look down on you are no friend or mentor to you. Instead, seek out those who are ready and willing to provide vital information and immediate feedback as you will most definitely gain experience this way. And don't be so hard on yourse...

10. Work at Rehab, Lose Chance in Med/Surg?

    NurseThis21 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on how you sell yourself during the resume-review/interview process. If you present yourself as "I only want med-surg, any other job will suck", then you won't look appealing to the recruiter. However, if you do come up lucky and get a...

11. Concerned that my "type B" personality won't cut it!

    NurseThis21 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! After a little research, I realized that I too am a Type B personlaity, like, to the fullest! I do branch away from such personality at times like being a perfectionist at some tasks and am a neat freak, but that doesn't overshadow my other, mor...

12. New RN Grad...Cant find a job...NOW WHAT?

    NurseThis21 replied to RG33's topic in New Nurse

    Hello there! I'm so sorry that you are having difficulty finding a job right now! I was in the same predicament not too long ago, but I found out how to be creative in getting the jobs that I have. It definitely is all about who you know when it come...

13. Just hired as a New Grad on Med/Surg Unit for Night Shift...Any benefits to nights?

    NurseThis21 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in New Nurse

    I see the night shift as a fabulous incubation period for new grad RNs (I know that sounds awakward and disturbing, but work with me!). It gives us the time to process each task that we do and this is not to say that night shift is easy and requires ...

14. Panel Interview?

    NurseThis21 replied to biblepoet's topic in New Nurse

    Hello there! The panel interview is indeed a face-to-face interview where you will probably sit across the table from a nurse manager, RN staff, maybe a unit director, and other ancillary staff that have a few minutes to spare for the interview. It w...

15. has everyone forgotten what its like to be new??

    NurseThis21 replied to Asimpson's topic in New Nurse

    Awesomeness! I'm glad that you are vowing to make a change and help out those in need once you become more experienced. Not to say that every experienced nurse is mean and not helpful but it definitely leaves a lasting impression for the few that are...