NursePick

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1. What's the best nursing schedule for me?

   NursePick replied to NursePick's topic in Career Support

   Actually, all three hospitals in my area hire grads in the OR and ER. In our program, we do have some choice as to where we precept in our last semester. I'm trying to make the most educated decision so that I might end up somewhere I like and possib...

2. What's the best nursing schedule for me?

   NursePick posted a topic in Career Support

   I graduate in 9 months with a BSN and I'm still on the fence about which area of nursing I want to practice. I know that I want either ER or OR. Now it sort of comes down to the typical schedule for each and how they correspond with my family life. I...

3. BSN student questioning my career in nursing

   NursePick replied to NursePick's topic in General Students

   You don't put a company on hold when you have monthly expenses. If I do that, I might as well sell it. This is how I pay my bills and my tuition when financial aid is not available. I have wind back in my sail so I'm just gonna push through one more...

4. BSN student questioning my career in nursing

   NursePick replied to NursePick's topic in General Students

   I want to thank each and every one of you for your encouraging words. I am so glad I posted on here. You all have helped me realize that it's okay to be passionate about more than one thing. I can be a great nurse and a business owner. You know, I th...

5. BSN student questioning my career in nursing

   NursePick replied to NursePick's topic in General Students

   Thank you Mrs, Hope, and Everline for your words of positivity and encouragement! I feel like I have no one to relate to in nursing school which worsens my feelings of doubt. I am by far the oldest in our class with an average age of 20. I own a part...

6. BSN student questioning my career in nursing

   NursePick replied to NursePick's topic in General Students

   I know what the expectation is and this is the first time in my college career that I requested a miss. It's my brother's wedding, however, and I did not set his wedding date. Do you really believe my uncertainty means I should not be a nurse? And I'...

7. BSN student questioning my career in nursing

   NursePick posted a topic in General Students

   I have one year left until I graduate with my BSN and I am questioning my place in this field. I am in my mid 30s, married with 2 kids, and I have own my own business which I started in order to pay for nursing school. My business has grown exponenti...