DougRN

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1. New Nurse Jitters

   DougRN replied to DougRN's topic in General Nursing

   It would seem that I'm not alone and I want to thank everyone for their insightful replies. I think I'm on the right track by going to med/surg first. I know there are some that have gone right into a specialty area from school and I commend them f...

2. New Nurse Jitters

   DougRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I don't know why I'm posting this as I'm sure everyone goes through what I'm feeling. I guess I just need to hear from others about their experience and maybe get a little advice. I graduated a month ago and have yet to sit for my boards. After so...

3. Need advice and encouragement

   DougRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm just about to graduate from an LPN/RN transiton program. (I never worked as an LPN, just went from school to school) I understand that our 'real' education begins with our first job but, I'm apprehensive to say the least! I don't feel like I have...

4. I graduate in 2 months, and I'm terrified!

   DougRN replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

   Laura, I put RN after my name to practice and accept that is who I am and will be in 2 months, too. I am graduating at the top of my class but feel like I'm at the bottom of the barrel with clinical know how. Most of my peers are LPN's or have a ...