erisme

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1. Why does anyone go into nursing?

   erisme replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

   These are facts that I, myself have experienced working with patients, for 11 years now. My facts and opinions are just words to take into consideration, not to put anyone in a defensive mode. Just something to take in and learn from if you haven't...

2. Why does anyone go into nursing?

   erisme replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

   Intentions are not to offend, but only to state the huge responsibility in nursing. Caring for someone who is dependant on you for their total care and their attitude make a big difference in that patients outcome. Patients will open up more to some...

3. Why does anyone go into nursing?

   erisme replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

   It's really sad to see from reading the many posts in the "reasons of wanting to become a nurse" are so far away from what should be the main focus. I thought that when one is responsible for the lives of others, the focus of importance of going in t...

4. Could I be the only reformed misfit in nursing school?

   erisme replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

   Dear Kate, Your mistakes, and what you experienced in your life is what will make you the best nurse ever! You know not to judge, you have great empathy for others, you know what it is like to be in shoes of adversity. Those are the tools that will...

5. Am I ever going to get this?

   erisme replied to jlynn2303's topic in New Nurse

   just wanted to ask you a couple of questions before you even begin to go in that direction... "have you ever been in the medical field at all, a job that is related in hands on experience with patients"? and second question-- "what is your age range"...