lesley_girl

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1. How do I deal with patient families

   lesley_girl posted a topic in General Students

   I am graduating in May 2004 and am so excited. My nursing skills are quickly progressing and I'm finally gaining confidence in my abilities. However, the hardest thing for me is dealing with families. I get so nervous when family is in the room. I so...

2. Licensing and NCLEX Question

   lesley_girl posted a topic in NCLEX

   I am going to be graduating in May and I want to know what everyone thinks about temporary licenses before taking the NCLEX. I can't decide whether I just want to get my NCLEX over with as soon as I'm cleared to take it, or if I should work on my tem...

3. need ideas for a change paper

   lesley_girl replied to ocicat's topic in General Students

   Alexander, thanks for the laugh...it's been a long day and I giggled when i read your reply

4. Can I finish all the prereqs in one semester?

   lesley_girl replied to Nurse Jeni's topic in General Students

   Hmm, Jeni, I'm not an expert student, but I would seriuosly try not to take them all in the same semester if you can help it. I know of people that have done it and been fine, but the majority that try, fail. We lost probably a good 7-10 students fro...

5. how hard is it

   lesley_girl replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

   I don't actually have children yet. I'm still young...only 21, but so baby hungry, I can hardly believe myself. This question was mostly for future reference and just to see if I'm totally crazy in wanting a career and motherhood.

6. student question about entering nursing profession

   lesley_girl replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

   I think I like you Vicky. I'm already burned out on a med/surg floor just from my clinicals and precepting. You sound like an awesome instructor...caring about all your little "babies". You must be cool. Thanks for the advice.

7. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

   lesley_girl replied to yazisizit's topic in Humor

   Alright, I currently work on an Alzheimer unit as a CNA. I too was naive as I started this job, thinking that all elderly people are cute and sweet and polite. Boy was I surprised. I have plenty of disgusting stories to tell, but here's one of my fav...

8. how hard is it

   lesley_girl posted a topic in General Nursing

   How hard is it to be a mother and a full time nurse? Any suggestions on how to be great and both roles?

9. nursing vs. motherhood

   lesley_girl replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, I'm still a young'n. Only 21 and married two years, so I've got plenty of time ahead of me, but somedays I'm really torn between a career and motherhood. I want both, I really do, but I don't know if I can, or even should do it. You know what I m...

10. nursing vs. motherhood

    lesley_girl posted a topic in General Nursing

    My ultimate goal in life has always been to be a mother. Nursing is important to me too. I'm in an ADN program right now and graduating in May...I want my BSN as well, and maybe even my masters, but I want a family too and I don't want to wait any lo...

11. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    lesley_girl replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Well hello, I'm new here, but enjoying reading and replying to all these discussions. My name is Lesley, I'm 21 and in the 4th semester of an ADN program and will graduate in May!!! I'm married and have one child...my husband that is. I live in a pod...

12. I'm just worn out

    lesley_girl replied to Altra's topic in General Students

    I know what you're talking about. I've had days like that, and even months. In fact, I suppose I hit all wall as well, just two weeks ago. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a while now and we finally were, and then I miscarried. T...

13. student question about entering nursing profession

    lesley_girl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Alright, here goes. I've never done this discussion board thing before, so I hope this goes okay. I am an ADN student graduating in May. I would really like to work on a maternal child floor. However, I've heard from so many instructors and other nur...