nolookingback

nolookingback specializes in Cardiovascular Step Down & Trauma ICU.

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1. first year nurses.......what is the longest you have stayed passed your schedule.....

   nolookingback replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in New Nurse

   I work on a busy CV stepdown unit, 5-6 pts on day shift 7a-7p. Doesn't sound like much, but it can get pretty crazy for a new nurse. I've been off orientation for about 3 weeks....and my 8-week orientation was cut down to 4 weeks thanks to "the budge...

2. New job now vs. move soon

   nolookingback replied to Ilovefruit's topic in General Nursing

   I'm currently in a similar situation and I agree with the majority of the posts - take the job. It will be easier for you to get a job if/when you move if you have some experience than if you have no nursing experience at all. Best of luck to ya!

3. Trying SoooHard...

   nolookingback replied to dmn1012's topic in New Nurse

4. Scared To Start Nursing School

   nolookingback replied to Mustang Sally's topic in Student Assist

   On this post, you get an A++! I couldn't have said it better myself. Ditto, ditto, ditto. I have two kids, (husband makes 3), a night job and SCHOOL. I wonder how I ever get through a semester! All I know is that you really have to want to do yo...

5. Scared To Start Nursing School

   nolookingback replied to Mustang Sally's topic in Student Assist

   Hi! I just finished my second semester and all I can say is "please remember to manage your time!!" There is an incredible amount of information to remember. If you think it won't be on a test...chances are, it will be - so read the designated chapte...

6. Grades from school to school....

   nolookingback replied to IrishIzCPNP's topic in General Students

   Congratulations on your 100! I thinks it's unfair for people to think that if someone gets a high test grade, or high class average that the content "must be easier". I too bust my butt for my grades, which happen to be A's, and I don't think any of ...

7. What is the most challenging thing about attending nursing school?

   nolookingback replied to reidesert's topic in General Students

   I have to agree with many of the previous posts - the amount of information you are responsible for learning is quite overwhelming. However, I too have kids, and time management has been the greatest lesson for me to learn. But I've managed to keep m...