CVON

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1. Nursing is a passion?

   CVON replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Professionalism

   Before I started working as a rn I would have said the same thing - nursing is a passion, a calling. However, the exhausting, thankless, fraustrating, draining nature of the job has made into just a paycheck. I personally don't mind dealing with pra...

2. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

   CVON replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Professionalism

   LTCnurse11, I am glad you brought up this topic. I'm a new grad RN and I just completed my first full day with my preceptor, with my anxiety level going through the roof. While she did not say I was incompetent for not knowing exactly what to do or l...

3. Older, New RN

   CVON replied to CVON's topic in ADN/BSN

   Thank you, AmyRN303, for your encouragement.

4. Older, New RN

   CVON replied to CVON's topic in ADN/BSN

   Mossback, You are a wonderful example of what can be achieved with the determination and strength of will that nurses are known for. Thanks for sharing your experience.

5. Older, New RN

   CVON replied to CVON's topic in ADN/BSN

   Baubo516, i just wanted to thank you personally for your encouragement, and I wish you the same as you go through this challenging journey.

6. Older, New RN

   CVON replied to CVON's topic in ADN/BSN

   Baubo516, i just wanted to thank you personally for your encouragement, and I wish you the same as you go through this challenging journey.

7. Older, New RN

   CVON replied to CVON's topic in ADN/BSN

   Thank you for your support. I'm glad there is a forum where we as nurses can get the support of others like us.

8. Older, New RN

   CVON posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   Hello everyone, I'm new here and I will be starting my new job in a few days at a magnet hospital and I am scared out of my mind. I am older - in my 40's - and this will be my 2nd career. Nursing school was hard but you know what was expected of you....