Nansanurse

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1. Let's introduce ourselves...

   Nansanurse replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   Hi Lauren, I really appreciated your post and took note especially the advice to remember that you won't hurt your patients but to really be careful about meds. I am starting out in a critical care unit having just graduated and have had my confiden...

2. Let's introduce ourselves...

   Nansanurse replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   Hi Holli, I just passed boards June 11th and will be working in our CVU/ICU. I have not done any kind of nursing before and am really nervous but I am looking forward to working critical care. I am praying for a wonderful preceptor. Good luck to you...

3. New nurse blues

   Nansanurse replied to Pleaides's topic in New Nurse

   Hi Pleaides, I would feel the same way. You didn't mention what unit you are working but some are harder than others to start out in and believe me the right preceptor is so important. You may have already done this but, I am just wondering if it wo...

4. New, ICU, and Older Too!

   Nansanurse posted a topic in New Nurse

   I was hoping to find a forum for new nurses like myself. I just graduated with my BSN in May and passed boards in June. I was hired into an ICU/CVU/PCU position and am now in orientation. The thing that I think is a bit unusual in my case is that I w...

5. Anyone age 35 and and up and a nursing student? (say hi)

   Nansanurse replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

   I agree, this is wonderful encouragement! I have often felt like I was out of the loop with my classmates, the oldest besides me is probably 37 and she sometimes feels old. Anyway your comment about mothering them hit home in a funny way. One of my c...

6. Anyone age 35 and and up and a nursing student? (say hi)

   Nansanurse replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

   Hi, I have seen "aDN" here on the message boards and am wondering what ADN stands for...Advanced Degree Nurse?

7. Anyone age 35 and and up and a nursing student? (say hi)

   Nansanurse replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

   That is really cool! Good for you guys! Embarrass;-)

8. Anyone age 35 and and up and a nursing student? (say hi)

   Nansanurse replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

   I am so happy to know that I am not alone....I feel that way a whole lot! I am 43 will be 44 end of the month and I have one year (2 semesters) to go before I graduate with my BSN. I am always wondering if there are others out there like me. I may ha...