dru2007

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1. Is it normal to panic?

   dru2007 replied to <3Nursing07's topic in New Nurse

   I, too, an axious and freaked out on my last day off prior to going back to work. I am a new grad who is orienting on a multi-system PCU floor. The patient load for nurses is 5. I have worked my way up to 4 so far. (its only been 3 shifts with 4 ...

2. NCLEX and Critical Care Internship

   dru2007 posted a topic in New Nurse

   My pinning was June 21 and I just started a critical care internship for the Neuro PCU. I received my ATT about three days ago and scheduled my test for Aug 24. The workload of the internship is extremely demanding and I have no idea where I will f...

3. Scared!!!!!!!

   dru2007 replied to jc1207's topic in General Nursing

   I, too, was afraid of entering nursing school. Just remember, while you are taking all your classes, they are trying to push the limits so you will do your best. I am now in my final week of nursing school! Let me just say, the fear doesn't subsid...

4. Interview Questions When Entering Nursing School

   dru2007 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks so much for this post. I am in my final semester in an ADN program and tomorrow I have my first interview for a hospital position that could lead to an internship as a GN. I am so excited. However, I don't have a blazer. Just a lovely blou...

5. Critical Care Internship

   dru2007 replied to dru2007's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the info. I have not been working in the ICU/CCu as of yet. I appreciate the info. Now, I am going to find the right track to begin that internship. As I said before, I love PCU. It has been a great way to train and the nurses have bee...

6. Critical Care Internship

   dru2007 posted a topic in General Students

   I am in my senior year !! I am currently checking into different paths for my career. I have had clinicals for the past year in PCU. I love it. I was considering applying for the critical care internship in one of the hospitals in my area. Doe...

7. Freaked out about clinicals

   dru2007 posted a topic in General Students

   I am a first year nursing student who began classes in August . I am loving all the fundamental stuff, however, I am having a hard time dealing with performing all the skills :uhoh21: . Does any one have words of encouragement or just words of w...

8. Discouraged!!!

   dru2007 replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   How about working in Florida Hospital system (you may not be able to start immediately with terminal patients) and they will pay you to obtain your RN and pay you a salary as well while you are attending their school. You must commit to one year emp...

9. new students - what do you fear most?

   dru2007 replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

   Keep in mind, it is not the grades in nursing school, it is the understanding of the material. I have read in a couple of books that if you just do the best you can and leave time for your family, you all will survive this much better. It sure is ni...

10. new students - what do you fear most?

    dru2007 replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    I too love my family more than anything in the world. I know that having my nursing license would provide opportunities that we really can't at this time. My husband also works tons and I have to find endless, creative ways to fill my son's time. ...

11. new students - what do you fear most?

    dru2007 replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    Jennifer: I am not sure how to PM you. Hopefully this will reach you. It seems that we should try to keep in touch as we will be experiencing the exact same thing. I start in August, too. Perhaps we could be long time email buddies..let me know.....

12. new students - what do you fear most?

    dru2007 replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    I am awaiting the first day of class for my ADN program. I am 40 years old and have a 4 year old little boy. I have been a stay at home mom since he was born (except for taking all my prereqs). I have been having trouble sleeping as I so worried a...