Brad_RN_Student_PA

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1. AM I Smart ENOUGH?!

   Brad_RN_Student_PA posted a topic in SRNA

   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...

2. New Male GN with anxiety

   Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in Men

   why cant i take ativan, if it helps, as a nurse??

3. New Male GN with anxiety

   Brad_RN_Student_PA posted a topic in Men

   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...

4. GN starting rate?

   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...

5. You know you're a male RN when......

   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 ...

6. How much do u like nursing? Scale of 1 to 10

   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...

7. like everyone else...NEED ADVICE!

   Brad_RN_Student_PA posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

   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...

8. New grad, looking for advice

   Brad_RN_Student_PA posted a topic in CCU

   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...

9. Getting in an ICU

   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...

10. What is the worst part about nursing?

    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...

11. Susquehanna Health, Williamsport, PA? Any good (hopefully not bad) advice?

    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...

12. CRNA Someday????

    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...

13. New RN Grad, need advice

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in SRNA

    VERY encouraging! THank you! I am just like you, very motivated and determined. I need to quit bitching! haha Thanks!

14. New RN Grad, need advice

    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...

15. New RN Grad, need advice

    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...