I started on this site as a nursing student. I loved the wealth of knowledge and variety of the postings. I rarely post but like to come and look around. I have noticed the increase negativity also, which granted is everywhere. I have noticed this is...
Congrats. Don't let anyone or anything stop you. I barely made it into nursing school with way too many obstacles but it all worked out. 5 years later I can say I love what I do and the people that touch my life daily. Keep your head up. HIS plan is ...
I will get on my soapbox just for a few minutes. I have been a nurse for 5 years. I have always loved taking care of people. Nursing school was an experience I would not wish on my worst enemy but it was well worth it. I think there are a lot of diff...
Msleely212 replied to cardiologynurse's topic in Home Health
I started HH at the end of December after working in the hospital for 5 years mostly telemetry. The company I work for uses an android device. Once I got use to the software I am getting faster. I am loving HH because I was usually the nurse ready to...
Great post. I have been a nurse for 4.5 years and I must admit your post means so much. The hussle and bussle of the floor really makes it difficult to spend quality time with our patients (which is what I truly love about nursing). When I get a mome...
I worked in the PACU for about 6 months. One night I grab my husband's arm while he was sleeping and told him he had to stay in bed. He was startled because he was only trying to turn over in bed. I thought he was one of my pts trying to get out of t...
To send a little encouragement. I was accepted into UTA with a 3.0 GPA. It was a rough road, I was wait listed twice and got accepted on the second go round. Only a semester after my initial application. I always say once you're in everybody is on a ...
Hi everyone, I just started my first semester for ACNP program/part-time (2 classes). I am trying to decide if I should switch to a weekend (two day alternative) position. I am looking at the 7p-7a shift. I have a 18 month old at home and a husband t...
Hi everyone, I am looking for a little advice. When I graduated from nursing school I went straight to a medical ICU unit in a small hospital (10 bed ICU). Long story short, I had a baby and returned PRN. I had also started a new job in a day surgery...