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  1. Hardest things to deal with in NICU...

    Don't be nervous about your reaction. Embrace it! I have found reserves of mental strength and faith that I never knew I had before. I have developed a deep appreciation for life, health, and family, and I am happier than I have ever been in my life ...
  2. What is nursing school like?

    There are two gaurantees: your GPA will go down and your jean size will go up!!! :chuckle It is the best and worst time I have ever had: I am more confident and outoing than I have ever been. Family and friends come to me for medical advice, and I am...
  3. Britney demanding background checks for her L&D nurses..

    I'm so sick of Britney Spears. Ever since she flipped off fans/reporters in Mexico I have lost all respect for her. The background checks don't bug me. But as far as catered food and roses... the words spoiled brat come to mind. And anyway how specia...
  4. What do patients say that irks you?

    In postpartum we had an angry dad in the nursery telling off his wife's nurse and the baby's pedi. They had been there for 72 hours so their baby had to be seen immediately so his wife could go home and sleep! Understandable... but when the doctor ex...
  5. Anyone have a NON healthcare job while in nursing school?

    I hold down three jobs. 1.) Mariachi musician. Benefits: being comfortable onstage, in front of people. Constant interaction with many different types of people, and most importantly... STRESS RELIEF 2.) Violin teacher at high risk schools. Benefits:...
  6. Nurse, There's a Spider in My Throat

    That stupid song used to traumatize me as a little girl. And the pictures in the pop-up book were terrifying! I used to freak out anytime there was a fly by my food, because I thought I would die if I swallowed it. I wonder why we teach that song to ...
  7. MRSA question

    My clinical site runs rampant with MRSA and C. diff. Our instructor told us that now, after a semester in the hospital, we all probably have it colonized in our nares. While being colonized doesn't mean that you are infected and will be symptomatic, ...
  8. Nurse, There's a Spider in My Throat

    And I thought I had problems with insomnia before reading this post... :uhoh21:
  9. Maternal/newborn experiences

    Hey thanks for the encouragement. Now I have a better picture of what my role will be, so thanks for that as well. Although I won't get to practice many nursing skills, I think the change will be good for me. I love education, and I love talking! Tha...
  10. Flip side of "I hate nursing school"

    I wish you luck! I was so scared when I started NS, but now I'm glad I did. The sleepless nights and constant studying pay off when you actually make a difference in patients' lives. It is exciting when all the random textbook information starts to c...
  11. Stress out...burn out...

    Hugs to both of you... lots of hugs. You will get through it, believe it or not. I here you on the burn out though. LOL, obviously. I'm posting on this site instead of working on my care plans!
  12. Feeling like an idiot

    I used to get really nervous for interviews as well, but now I actually enjoy them. I made a few changes in how I prepare for them, and it has made all the difference for me. In the future, I advise you to get online and look up possible questions f...
  13. Flip side of "I hate nursing school"

    I agree... so I will add to my original post... consider the source and consider the comments. It's true that some students will complain and whine no matter where they are. But if current students have valid concerns then it should be considered. C...
  14. Interviewing for jobs

    My main concern as a prospective employee, especially as a new grad, would be the orientation/preceptor process. How long is it? How receptive are their preceptors to new nurses? How long will the training period be, etc. Show interest in the hospita...
  15. Top Ten Things You Don't Want To Hear During Surgery

    13. Nurse, get online, go to surgery.com, and click on "Are you completely lost?"