Erica1019

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1. Too queasy to be a nurse?

   Erica1019 replied to harmony00's topic in General Nursing

   Well...thats up to you to decide, but personally, I was able to get over my squeamish-ness. It took a while to get used to it, and LOTS of understanding nurses, teachers, clinical teachers...etc.....but basically I started off by volunteering at a ho...

2. Grumpy nurses??

   Erica1019 replied to RebeccaJeanRN's topic in General Nursing

   Honestly, I can't remember the last time I was as happy as I am now working as a nurse. I love it. Maybe it's the feeling of accomplishment, having graduated, passed boards, began my career etc.., maybe its the complements I get from my patients, I d...

3. Training at Fresinius

   Erica1019 replied to iriskkerry's topic in Urology

   Kinda glad to hear this from you all. I also worked for Fresenius as a Dialysis tech....for about 4 weeks....I was a full time student, and they knew this WAY before hiring me. I straight forward told them "part time hours", however they forgot to in...

4. Whidden Memorial Hospital or Somerville Hospital???

   Erica1019 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts

   As of May/June..neither of these were hiring. I sopke to both hospitals and they both urged me to go to a bigger Boston hosp. I ended up at Salem Hosp....Dont know if that info has changed

5. Do some families just find ANYTHING to complain about...?

   Erica1019 replied to Erica1019's topic in General Nursing

   Yes..I totally agree with everything you are all saying...the extra stress, the hospital environment, etc...but the thing that *frusterated* me was that even after a reply, with rationale (in non medical terms) she was still in a hizzy...and wow, tha...

6. Do some families just find ANYTHING to complain about...?

   Erica1019 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My second day on orientation...day was going well (it was only 830) when an IRRATE daughter of a pt. comes screaming out of her fathers room "WHY DOES HE HAVE AN IV RUNNING!!!??? WHYY NO ONE ASKED ME ANYTHING" The pt. had NS running because since his...

7. Night Shift worries!!

   Erica1019 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone. I will shortly be starting my first position as an RN. I was hired for 40 hr. nights, however, Ive never done a consistent night shift before. I don't have kids, or a husband or any other commitment that this may effect, but Im nervous a...

8. Wow..Disappointed!

   Erica1019 replied to Erica1019's topic in NCLEX

   YYAYYYY...me too!!! :-)

9. EEK!!! Taking the NCLEX-RN tomorrow......

   Erica1019 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in NCLEX

   I wish you the best of luck!!

10. Wow..Disappointed!

    Erica1019 replied to Erica1019's topic in NCLEX

    I am so happy you guys agree with me. Im becoming obbsessive over this!! Even though I know my results wont be posted untill tomorrow, Im checking HOURLY! Im nuts!! If I have to take this again, I jsut dont know what Im going to do..it's going to be ...

11. Wow..Disappointed!

    Erica1019 replied to Erica1019's topic in NCLEX

    When you finished your exam, how did you feel, confident that you passed or a little nervous that you didnt?

12. Wow..Disappointed!

    Erica1019 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Anyone else feel this way; took the NCLEX today, studied comprehensive books, took a review class and did VERY well on ALL tests in school...the NCLEX didnt touch ANY of that! Everything I had concentrated on wasnt on the test. My comp. shut off at a...

13. Wellbutrin XL

    Erica1019 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Wellbutrin has been a wonder drug for me! I had a bad problem with binge eating before I started the Wellbutrin for general anxiety and depression. Since I started the Wellbutrin, I only remember really binging about twice. Now, if I want to stop eat...

14. No response!!

    Erica1019 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi All!!! I just have a quick question....I sent my resume out last Sunday night. Ive had no calls or anything....am I expecting a respose too soon???? Should I contact somone over the phone to reinforce my interest?? EEshhh! Erica

15. Hi

    Erica1019 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi everyone. Im looking for some ideas. I need to do a presentation on current issues that new grads face when they begin their career. I figured Id come directly to the source. TO ALL YOU FIRST YEAR NURSES...what do you think are the top problems yo...