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1. Pursue Nursing Now or as a 2nd Career

   rednotebook posted a topic in California

   Hello all, I'm hoping I could get some advice. I am 22 and just graduated with my BA in psychology with a 3.0 gpa. Originally, my goal was get into occupational therapy and I'm done with all of the prereqs, GRE, and set to apply this Fall 2015. Howe...

2. Confused with Aspergers

   rednotebook replied to hazyblue's topic in Disabilities

   Whether or not you get an official diagnosis of Asperger's, sit down and think about what you've achieved: BSN, 4 years as a nurse, patients noticing and thanking you for what you've done for them. Bottom-line: You've a achieved so much. In my humble...

3. Student

   rednotebook replied to ImeeRoseBB's topic in Disabilities

   While I am not a nurse, I hope this helps: Nurses with disabilities may have had experiences in which they themselves were patients. Having experiences being a patient may help nurses better empathize and put themselves in their patients' position. ...

4. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

   rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in Disabilities

   You all are lovely! If I ever become a nurse, it will be because of you guys. Also, if any of you reading this thread have a disability or limitation this book seems so interesting: It's called "Leave No Nurse Behind" and was written by one of the nu...

5. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

   rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in Disabilities

   PS: I'll take the pic down if it violates any rules :)

6. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

   rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in Disabilities

   You all are awesome! Thank you for the PM's and encouragement so far. Here's what my hands look like in case you guys are curious or if it would improve feedback!:

7. Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

   rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in General Nursing

   SleepyRN: Thank you for the care you deliver to your residents. The amount of residents you had to take care of at once sounds impossible and I commend you for doing your best. I hope that you find a position that is more manageable because 40 to 1 s...

8. Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

   rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in General Nursing

   Hi SleepyRN! What is the patient to nurse ratio where you work? I hope things get better for you!

9. Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

   rednotebook posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all! I love nursing for so many reasons: The contact with people, being able to care for them when they are sick, and the fascinating medicine and clinical aspects that you use everyday. However I want to know, what has been the most challenging/f...

10. Keeping Focus during a 12 hr Shift

    rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are awesome! Hopefully, if and when I get there, I'll build up the stamina too! As a former patient that has spent so much time in hospitals, that you for all that you do as nurses!

11. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in Disabilities

    Hi toucheturtle! Of course if I find out anything I'll let PM you! I've tried contacting a few manufacturers and we'll see what they say when they get back to me! Hi CrunchRN! That is very generous of you! I can't message you because I haven't post...

12. Keeping Focus during a 12 hr Shift

    rednotebook posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I am a student contemplating a nursing career and was just curious if you all have any tips to be focused your entire 12 hour shift? I have had internships in college where I am tired after only 8 hours, how do you manage to keep your physic...

13. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in Disabilities

    Hi Cobweb! I love the article. Thank you so much for linking it! I'm currently browsing exceptionalnurse.com :)

14. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in Disabilities

    Hi mama.RN! Your kind words are lovely and so encouraging. When the Dean asked about finding skintight gloves she mentioned that gloves that are skintight are more sterile, so I think that is why she might have been concerned. Her commen...

15. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    rednotebook replied to rednotebook's topic in Disabilities

    Keep the suggestions coming! Also, if there is anything I can help with or if anyone wants to know more about Amniotic Band Syndrome, feel free to ask or leave a message!