talullahmae

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1. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

   talullahmae replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

   Of course, I want a good and steady income to help support my family, but if I didn't love helping people, I would have to chose another path. I also enjoy working as part of a team. Hopefully this path will fulfill all my needs and allow me to help ...

2. Roll Call - Who's starting this summer/fall?

   talullahmae replied to manna's topic in General Students

   If all goes well, I will start clinicals this fall (aug). I'm really a bit scared as well as excited beyond reason. I'll find out for sure in about a week and can hardly stand the wait! Glad to hear there are others here who are starting then.

3. Met my classmates - feel like an old fart

   talullahmae replied to manna's topic in General Students

   undefined I can't believe you young things think you're old! It really makes me giggle. I'm 42 and hoping to start clinicals this fall. Don't worry about your age. Worry about your attitude and your willingness to learn. I think too many of my classm...

4. Do you still get nervous?

   talullahmae replied to CaliNurs06's topic in General Students

   I hope to start clinicals next semester and I'm sure I'll be as nervous as the rest. I just get nervous thinking about it. How do you handle the stress?

5. Calling all Perfectionists!

   talullahmae replied to CaterpillarGirl's topic in General Students

   Do your best and stop stressing. And DON"T drop out. But I must admit that I'm just the same. I expect so much from myself and am dissappointed by any errors. I'm hoping that will make me a better nurse. Only time will tell. But dropping out won't ge...

6. "You're Not Going to Make It"

   talullahmae replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

   Positive reinforcement.....if you don't get it from your instructors, you have to give it to yourself. Too bad your instructor is not more educationally inclined!

7. Nurses and smoking

   talullahmae replied to ashleyh_84's topic in General Nursing

   While I agree that it is each person's body and their personal decision, smoking creates an odor and can be carried in to the working environment on clothing, etc which I seems not only unprofessional but potentially hazardous to some patients.

8. please help....did I do the right thing

   talullahmae replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes it's hard to do what you know is right. The ultimate test is whether or not you can live with yourself. Your decision to not sacrifice the safety of yourself or others should be unquestioned, but even if it is, you can still feel good about...

9. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   talullahmae replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hi! I'm Debbie, mother of two boys (6 & almost 5) and wife. Will probably start RN program this fall and am so ready. This spring I will be taking Microbiology and Nutrition.....my final pre-nursing courses before starting the nursing program her...

10. is there such a thing as a typical day?

    talullahmae replied to talullahmae's topic in Ohio

    Thanks for your help! I'm so looking forward to being an RN and am working hard, but just wanted a "feel" for things.

11. is there such a thing as a typical day?

    talullahmae posted a topic in Ohio

    I am working toward my RN degree (AA), and would appreciate hearing what a "normal" day's duties include. Anyone??