proudmomof3

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1. New grad in SoCal scared any jobs out there??

   proudmomof3 posted a topic in New Nurse

   This is on behalf of my dd who is 23 and graduates in May. She is too busy filling out essay-long applications to local hospitals to post and I come here occasionally. She is doing an internship @ Rady's in Peds (very fortunate to have even gotten th...

2. Declined nursing program. .. need to vent.

   proudmomof3 replied to proudmomof3's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much for all your replies and support. It was difficult and I'm trying to "make peace" with my situation and not let it get the best of me. I've invested too much time and energy in trying to get into the program that I'm determined no...

3. Declined nursing program. .. need to vent.

   proudmomof3 posted a topic in General Nursing

   After much, much agonizing thought to whether or not I should start the nursing program, I unfortunately realize that my aching back and knees would not be able to withstand a career in nursing so after much agonizing thought I gave up my coveted pos...

4. Need to make decision soon re: Nursing vs other profession . .

   proudmomof3 posted a topic in Career Support

   I have been officially accepted into the nursing program at my local community college next year. However, I am having second thoughts for many reasons and am hoping I can get some feedback from professionals currently in the field. I know nursing of...

5. My RN venture ended today.

   proudmomof3 replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

   I'm sorry to hear about your dilemma. I rarely post to this site and am still "thinking" about going to RN school next Fall. Your post really brings to light the reality of nursing school. It's hard enough hearing my daughter's, yes my daughter!, ...

6. Contemplating whether to become RN . . . .

   proudmomof3 posted a topic in General Nursing

   HELP!!!! Hello, I'm new here and have come here often just to see what the field of nursing is really about. I'm 42 and have a very good chance of getting into nursing school NEXT year. My apprehension, however, is comprised of a multitude of things,...