jack1971

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1. New nurse trying to get into injecting..advice

   jack1971 replied to ladelleruiz's topic in Aesthetics

   I too would love to become an aesthetic nurse. I am so torn as to how to go about doing this. I am in an ICU currently and am so unhappy. Before nursing, I worked as a nail tech, so I love the salon atmosphere and want to get back into that enviro...

2. Advice, Please! Need to Leave ICU...

   jack1971 replied to jack1971's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you both for the kind words. Since I have been out of school for almost 2 years, I don't think I would be a candidate for a nurse residency program. And floor nursing would mean a huge patient load, which I have a hard time with also. I Hone...

3. Advice, Please! Need to Leave ICU...

   jack1971 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a relatively new nurse. In May, I will only have two years under my belt. Currently, I work in an ICU. I have been in the ICU for a little over a year. I still have so many questions and it is obvious the other nurses think I should know more th...

4. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   jack1971 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   You know what, I totally agree with you 100%. After re-reading how I responded, I overreacted most definitely. Honestly am sorry I came across as yelling. That was not my intention. But it stems back to some issues that occurred in my past that I...

5. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   jack1971 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you to all that have taken the time to post. I have read some negativity, but for the most part, everyone has been helpful in trying to give their advice based on the experiences they have had in nursing. I appreciate that! I want to clarify...

6. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   jack1971 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   I found myself spending WAY too much time in my patients room causing me to become behind. I was even told that from time to time by other nurses. I became a nurse because I TRULY care about people. I know, I know, eyeroll... But it's really why I...

7. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   jack1971 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   I appreciate your comment. In my 40+ years I have never been called names like, "special snowflake" or "buttercup." I'm actually laughing. :) Yes, I did start this post. But I guess what I don't understand is the fact that if floor nursing is not...

8. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   jack1971 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you! I finally found someone who can relate to me!

9. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   jack1971 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your comment, but please be careful who you advise to get "treatment" unless you know their whole story. The last thing I wanted to do was get into controversy over an internet post, but I take that remark VERY offensive. Not everyone...

10. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    jack1971 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

    As far as correctional nursing, that wouldn't be my first choice, no. What scared me on my floor were the number of patients and the type of care they required. Bedside nursing is not for me. As far as dialysis, the positions I applied for are in ...

11. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    jack1971 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I graduated in May and started my first job as an RN in July on a busy surgical floor at a local hospital minutes from my home. It was a perfect set up. The nurses I worked with were awesome, the supervisors were supportive and helpful, and as ment...

12. Is This Normal?

    jack1971 replied to jack1971's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you ALL for this positive feedback! Today was a little better. I've heard from so many nurses each day gets a little easier. I needed this support system. Really glad to hear I am not the only one. Thanks again!!

13. Is This Normal?

    jack1971 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May and started a new job 2 weeks ago. I was so happy to get a position at the hospital of my choice, however I am now beginning to wonder if nursing is going to work for me. I cannot explain how overwhelmed I feel! I ask questions ...

14. How many tries did it take you to get in to Nursing school?

    jack1971 replied to spindash's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Reading these posts makes me scared that I am may have a problem. Fifteen years ago I went to school and bombed my GPA because I had no support system. A support system means everything when you are trying to go to school with small children. I al...