mel421

mel421

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  1. Advice needed please

    No, I'm not on my own yet. My clinical manager is there with me. Although at this point I am trying to use her only as a resource. I find that I learn better by doing instead of watching. I do ask her a lot of questions especially when it comes to se...
  2. Advice needed please

    I started with FMC a couple of months ago as a new grad and have really enjoyed it thus far. I did have a couple of years of experience on a med-surg floor working while I was in school. I think your clinical manager makes all the difference in the w...
  3. What matters is what is in your heart. If you enjoy the dialysis setting, go for it. I have known people that have started out in dialysis right out of school and have ended up retiring from dialysis. They loved it. I have also known people that have...
  4. Nursing vs?

    I chose nursing because of the hands on care I can provide. Physicians are seeing so many pts and only have a limited amount of time to spend with each one. I on the other hand, depending on the number of patients I have, have the ability to sit, tal...
  5. {While taking pre-reqs for nursing, an advisor asked me why I was going for a BSN and not the ADN that they offered. It all came down to the fact that I already held a baccalaureate degree, and could not go for anything less than the same. I was acce...
  6. freaking out

    When I was taking A&P I had just had my son. It also helped me as we were cuddling to think about the bones and muscles on my son. It helped me study while spending time with my son. If you have young children you are probably short on time as we...
  7. Anyone take Chem and A&P at the same time?

    I don't think many advisors recommend it, but it can be done. Don't worry. For me as I said before time management was key. :balloons:
  8. I am so scared

    Just remember you have made it this far. I think it is scarey until we can get in there. Fear of the unknown. I'm sure you will do fine. Good luck and hopefully we can all help eachother out. :balloons:
  9. Im SUPER nervous! Please Help!

    I know I am really nervous too. I am worried that I may be giving up my current career and time with my family for something that I may fail at or be bad at. I guess we have to remember this is temporary and when we get started we won't have time to ...
  10. I am in the same boat. I have to talk with my boss about reducing my hours. He is kindof rude about me going to school to be a nurse and always has a comment to make, but the pay is too good at my current job to give up all together. I have a 7 and 3...
  11. VENT: clincial site changed!

    I'm sorry about the change in your clinical site. I always get frustrated when anything changes. I know it is something that I will have to work on. I hope you enjoy your new site and it all works out. Good luck and let us know how it goes. :balloon...
  12. Anyone take Chem and A&P at the same time?

    I took Anatomy and Chemistry at the same time. It sounds like you have been successful in your classes in the past. For me time management and organization were very important. I also looked for websites that would help quiz me for Anatomy. It gave m...
  13. What's worst than getting rejected? I know!

    Congrats!! Keep your eye on the prize and don't let anyone take you away from it. With your determination I'm sure you can handle anything. Good job!! :monkeydance:
  14. Roll Call---How many start their RN this month!

    I'm with you GottaGetIn, my classes start September 4th. I wish that my orientation would be sooner. I don't think my orientation is until August 23. I am ready to find out what I need. I have already purchased my uniform, steth and pen light, but ot...
  15. picking your specialty

    Thank you for your reply. I have been wondering the same thing. If I could have things my way I would really like to go into L&D. My long term goal is to be a certified nurse midwife. But the L&D positions are hard to come by. I have had many...