Aren't You just Incredibly Proud?

[Carpediem1012]

I am a newbie. Like I said in a previous post, I am at the wiggly puppy stage; just about to embark on my schooling as a nurse. I have been drawn to this forum lately and have been reading like a sponge (okay, finishing statistics is boring too...), but the stories I am reading are amazing. Struggles to get in, to find a job, to keep a job, to balance all that life throws at everyone here. I can't help to think how proud (and daunted) I am to join this unique group of individuals. I am humbled to think of what you all have done to make it through and to make it work. I can't wait to get started.

[LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN]

I guess all we can hope for is a change of leadership in 2016. I know I am. I'm sorry to hear stories of people who are laid off, underemployed, unemployed, or any of the like. Rather than blame other people entering the field, show up at the polls and make yourself heard.

[wish_me_luck, BSN, RN]

glycerine, I was a PCT for a short while. My point is this--whether it is healthcare or regular jobs (non-healthcare), you are typically over qualified when you get a license. I wasn't comparing those two--just saying that whether it is within healthcare or outside of it, you are over qualified.

I applied to both--nursing jobs and non-healthcare (lower wage jobs, but it is a job). Lower wage jobs were a no go as I was over qualified and they thought I would jump ship if I was offered a nurse position.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Thread closed for staff review

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

Re-opening thread.Please note some posts were not edited/removed. Other were left intact This re-direct should serve as a fresh start to continue the conversation/debate, o.k.

THe topic is: Aren't You just Incredibly Proud (and, is in the pre-nsg. student forum so be mindful where you are posting when you reply):

THe OP sated in the 1st post:'

Let's continue to lift up one another discussing the daunting road ahead of the real world of nursing taking care of our loved ones, total strangers, and those who are ill/infirm and need our expertise. As PRe-nursing students, you can gather much information about how to handle certain situations that have positive outcomes. Sometimes, despite out best efforts, nothing can be done to salvage a tedious situation. Outcomes are not always positive, but we can discuss alternatives and "debrief" after the fact that could spark something in an individiual who can carry that necessary information on into real life and make a meaningful difference in the life of our vulnerable clients.

So, let's lift each other up, stay on topic of what "we do to make it through our work each and every day; with a little support thrown in that helps lift the spirits of those who are low and need a "breath of fresh air".

Let's keep this thread open, viable, and productive.!!!!!!!!! Thank you in advance and truly expect some great replies.

[MassED, BSN, RN]

So you are done with nursing school or are you still in school? That makes a difference on how you make your point. If you are not yet working, then once you start to work, you will realize it is far more than nursing school prepared you for...

I never said lay people do not make life and death decisions. Of course they do. You will find your fit somewhere, I am sure. Everyone has their interests and certain soap boxes boxes that really speak to them, just please try not to group everyone into a lump. Everyone changes and matures over time, in their personal, as well as professional life. That can only help us in our evolution. We can fix the back parts and change those things that we had issue with, like nurses eating their young. It is silly, jealous, insecure, and competitive. I do wish nurses were more of a camaraderie type field. Maybe one day.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

The OP stated she is starting her nursing journey with the beginning of her schooling. I fremember how excited I was to get to college!!!!

[Carpediem1012, BSN, RN]

Hey gang. Glad to see the post reopened. I am in the second year of nursing in a a four year BSN program in canada. I have seven years of previous university in med sciences and vet med. After some time off from school, I am returning to do nursing. I considered continuing on with vet med and also considered med. Nursing is where I want to be.

[Carpediem1012, BSN, RN]

Ok. Here is a case in point of why I am proud to join you all in the health care field. Today and yesterday I was in my first aid /CPR/AED class. 18 hours in two days. We had a very intense instructor. She was thorough and TOUGH. She said no question was a dumb question but--- some questions were dumb and she did not have a lot of patience for it. She gave us a lot of info in a short time. Then we spent a lot of time implementing these skills. Not straight out of the text book but real type scenarios where you had to apply what she told you (just minutes to hours before with no time to study). You had to "get it" quickly, absorb it and then when the situation changed, adapt. In my opinion- great teacher! Tough, yes. Real life, yes. She was preparing us for what we really might encounter. She knew enough to make us go beyond the text and run with it. This is what I expect life as a nurse is like. Not nursing school alone but real life. And again- be proud you have been trained or had the aptitude to do this! The first time I blanked and panicked. Had no idea what to do. Then I went back to the basics in my mind. A,B,C,D. SAMPLE. the acronyms to follow every time. And then I found my groove and went with it. Sorry for the long post, but again, look at what you all know!! I had two days of simple training and although I was far from perfect, was capable of stabilizing a patient without killing them (in simulation). What you all do and what I can't wait to learn is something g you guys do almost without conscious thought (in an emergency) and when you do have the time to think- what you can deduce from your patients! Yup. Even more proud today to be joining you all!