shonniemichelle

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1. OR to Medical/Neuro

   shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in General Nursing

   For me, I don't think so as I really want more patient care; one that's awake :). The manager did tell a girl I worked with that I could come back anytime, but that wouldn't be right, as I still wouldn't be happy. They've also changed the on-call req...

2. If you left floor nursing...

   shonniemichelle posted a topic in New Nurse

   If this is you, whether after a short time, or years of being a nurse, where did you go and do you have any regrets? I am at the end of my first year of nursing and feeling like maybe I made a mistake. I realize the feelings of being overwhelmed ect....

3. OR to Medical/Neuro

   shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the advice. So sorry I didn't see this before I took the plunge. It's been a stressful, whirlwind, that I am dying to get out of. This is a good learning experience and I am doing my best to hold out, but I know this is not the last sto...

4. OR to Medical/Neuro

   shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in General Nursing

   Just bumping this up in hopes of some advice from all the great nurses here!

5. OR to Medical/Neuro

   shonniemichelle posted a topic in General Nursing

   Good morning! So, I am a new nurse that started out in the OR 6 months ago. As much as I love the surgeries, the OR just isn't for me and I need more patient care. I have accepted a job on a medical/neuro floor. I feel like I am totally starting from...

6. Microbiology online?

   shonniemichelle posted a topic in General Students

   I am currently choosing my classes for my July session but micro and patho are not really working out time wise. Has anyone taken their micro online and if so, do you recommend it? I am typically not a huge fan of online, but I usually end up taking ...

7. Question for nurses

   shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks very much for everyone's input! In time, I will figure all of this out. I guess I better start worrying about learning rather than what comes after! :)

8. Question for nurses

   shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in Student Assist

   Before I was accepted into the program my first thoughts were Psychiatric nursing, or Oncology. I haven't gotten far enough in obviously, to have changed my mind yet. I am still taking some gen eds, and won't even take my first "real" nursing class u...

9. Question for nurses

   shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks! I was just now reading about some certification. I was unsure if this is required, or something that will help to be more hirable. I will read more about this, thanks!

10. Question for nurses

    shonniemichelle posted a topic in Student Assist

    Hello all, I am just now getting into nursing school. I am in my 2nd 8 week session of an accelerated BSN program. I am in my 40's and have never worked in any medical setting other than a receptionist years ago at a doctors office. My question is ...

11. How did you KNOW...

    shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I do plan on that. Thank you!

12. How did you KNOW...

    shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    That is basically the same boat I'm in! Any regrets so far?

13. How did you KNOW...

    shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks RNperdiem! I'll get it all figured out. I just don't want to make a mistake this late in life. If I do go the BSN route I will be almost 48 when I finish the program. I want to make a difference, even if in a small way... I think that is w...

14. How did you KNOW...

    shonniemichelle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Did you have to learn to be a nurse or was it instinctive? Did you grow up just knowing that is what you wanted?

15. Being pulled toward nursing

    shonniemichelle replied to shonniemichelle's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I totally agree! While it was going to be my plan B, it is quickly becoming my plan A. I know I have a huge heart and care greatly for people. All things medical interest me. So I know I have a good start there. The getting accepted, and the fin...