StephPR

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1. First Clinical Tomorrow in Oncology... Any Tips?

   StephPR replied to StephPR's topic in Oncology

   Thank you all so much! I agree, I thought oncology was a pretty intense place to start, but I'm feeling more confident about it after reading all of your helpful comments!!! :)

2. First Clinical Tomorrow in Oncology... Any Tips?

   StephPR replied to StephPR's topic in Oncology

   Don't kill anyone... check!

3. First Clinical Tomorrow in Oncology... Any Tips?

   StephPR posted a topic in Oncology

   Hello! I have my first clinical coming up tomorrow (night shift, 7pm to 7am), and it happens to be on an oncology unit. I haven't had any courses on cancer or cancer medications yet, so I'm researching them on my own so that I have a least a little...

4. Dining room vent.

   StephPR replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric

   I'm sure they want the TV off so the residents can focus on their delicious meals. Paper meatloaf... mmm....

5. Too sensitive to be a nurse?

   StephPR replied to StephPR's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all! I consider myself extremely lucky to have such compassionate and insightful people respond to my post. I REALLY appreciate you guys taking the time to give me a little encouragement. Allnurses is awesome!

6. Too sensitive to be a nurse?

   StephPR replied to StephPR's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, Miranda. You offered some very insightful advice. I do know that while I am a very sensitive person (I'm known for crying at Hallmark commercials and the occasional Full House rerun), I do have some preexisting emotional issues when it c...

7. Too sensitive to be a nurse?

   StephPR replied to StephPR's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you soooo much everyone. Your comments are definitely helping to restore my confidence a bit. I appreciate all of the encouragement!!

8. Too sensitive to be a nurse?

   StephPR posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm really concerned that my sensitive nature will make it difficult for me to be a good nurse. Recently I had a few incidents with animals dying while in my care, and I didn't handle myself well AT ALL. About 2 years ago, I adopted a kitten and tw...