I am a new grad with an ADN, working on BSN. I had a 3.2ish gpa in ADN, and plan on getting above 3.5 in BSN portion (if i dont, i dont think i will even apply to crna school!) I am having a bit of trouble, as a male, and as a new grad...I feel like...
I just graduated ADN. I've been having severe issues with anxiety, and I think it is going to affect my overall performance and the way management looks at me....Our first two weeks consisted mainly of classroom work, and for some reason, this trigg...
Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to RNismycalling's topic in New Nurse
wow. I feel great that i started at 23.00/ hour plus shift diff.....In central PA! Of course I only have ONE chance to pass boards, and I don't get a raise once i do. But working evenings, and assuming I pass boards, I'll be making 25/hour in my f...
Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men
...You know you are a male nurse when... ...You are 'expected' to be strong, insensitive, and looking at her butt ...You feel as if you have to explain to patients that your spouse is actually a female ...You have to explain to your friends that you ...
Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing
I am a new grad, and prior I had been a CNA for over three years. One and a half LTC and one a half acute care. I must admit that prior to this nice long vacation that i've taken in between jobs, I would have rated it a 2/10 (burnt out with so much...
I have recently graduated from ADN program, and begin working on a neuro-med-surg floor very soon. However, I've always kinda-sorta in the back of my mind wanted to be self-employeed. I've had a vision (a rather foggy one with lots of glare!) for a...
I just graduated, and decided to take the "traditional" approach...which means I accepted my first job in neuro med-surg. I was told this would make me more "marketable", and I must admit that getting a good foundation will make me much more comfort...
Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to CaslaRN's topic in SRNA
This is interesting. I "blabbed" my aspirations of CRNA to the wrong people, apparently. Oh well. I will end up in the right place eventually! CaslaRN, not to jump the gun, but you "sound" like a very very strong candidate for CRNA school! I hav...
Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing
I've been a CNA for four years, almost two in a hospital. I am already burned out, and I havent even started my first GN job yet! I don't think I'll be able to handle bedside nursing for more than a handful of years. My biggest pet peeve is the wh...
Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in Pennsylvania
Wow. That sounds pretty negative, but I think I'll wait and form my own opinion...I am pretty sure that there is NO way ANY hospital could MAKE a nurse work 20-28 days in a row...Not only is that UNSAFE, but border-line slavery. If I were MADE to w...
Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to bucknangler's topic in SRNA
Man, I'm SO with ya! I agree with someone who stated that there needs to be a standardized grading scale across the nation. It's just like nursing to be like this though...no fregin autonomy, no unity. I venture to state that almost all of nursing...
Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in SRNA
this ONE gets 93's and yes, a straight B (or 3.0)...it's TRUE!! Lock Haven University of PA. That's the culprit! AnD I JUST GRADUATED TONIGHT, thank GOD!!!! WHEW HEW. Keep the input coming. I'm already applied to a RN-BSN online program from a re...
Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in SRNA
Um, I am almost positive that the statement you have made is totally incorrect. PSU is 94-100 A, 90-93 is an A- (aka 3.5)...and that is all I have to say...cuz I always get above a 90. But my GPA has dropped because my 90-93 is considered a B, whic...