vickycasrn

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1. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

   vickycasrn replied to violetrays's topic in Student Assist

   you can do it! I graduated this January - 1 week later - I turned 40! Just started my first job 2 months ago and - it is hard work but I love it!! If it's your dream - go for it!!

2. New RN, 3 weeks into orientation, total screw up.

   vickycasrn replied to Nugget's topic in New Nurse

   I am a new nurse and also on orientation. My preceptor is great and he gives positive as well as negative feedback (constructive criticism lol). I often feel like I'm running around like a chicken without my head and asking basic questions just to ...

3. ADN's being pushed out

   vickycasrn replied to MSN Student's topic in ADN/BSN

   I am a recent grad from an ADN program. I found it extremely difficult to find a job because everyone wanted BSN or at least persuing a BSN. I had to start a BSN program online just to be considered for a position. Thankfully, I was able to get a ...

4. I just finished nursing school...thanks!

   vickycasrn replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

   congrats and good luck!! u can do it!! i did - im a single mother of 2 and I also met some awesome people in school and i just started my first nursing job and I love it so far - lots of work but wonderfully helpful people around me. Best of luck to...

5. Do I need 2 stethoscopes?

   vickycasrn replied to meghan91's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I had the littmann lightweight II se for nursing school and it was not too expensive (maybe $50-60) and it worked really well. Actually - just saw it on amazon for around 45. I would spend the money - if you can't hear properly - it's not worth ha...

6. Is this badge holder too morose?

   vickycasrn replied to kayruhh's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I like it - but i like things like that - idk if the patients will appreciate it though.