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1. Preceptor issues

   billlee2 replied to billlee2's topic in New Nurse

   sorry 'bout that. wish you well. i got a new preceptor and am trying to start from the beginning. good luck to you!

2. Preceptor issues

   billlee2 replied to billlee2's topic in New Nurse

   i know its stupid to call out but i felt i had to break this prceptors momentum. things were heating up and she seemed like she was enjoying giving me a hard time. i couldnt take it another day. i made a phone call to the nursing educator and hop...

3. Preceptor issues

   billlee2 replied to billlee2's topic in New Nurse

   Hi and thank you for your valuable advice. I really appreciate your support. I called our nursing educator and informed him of my concerns. He said he'll be looking into it for me and was very supportive. I also took your advice and used this day ...

4. Preceptor issues

   billlee2 replied to billlee2's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your response. Yes, the preceptor makes me nervous. It's almost a self-fulfilling prophesy kinda thing. For instance, the ritual is to see my patients, chart, and give meds. This morning, I forgot to give the meds. She said, in her ...

5. Preceptor issues

   billlee2 replied to billlee2's topic in New Nurse

   hello, thanks for responding. Today, i got the sense that my preceptor knew she made me uncomfortable. She needled me alot today. It's just so disappointing because i really liked this hospital. I dont know how I'll ever explain to my family, who...

6. Preceptor issues

   billlee2 replied to billlee2's topic in New Nurse

   I understand what youre saying but actually, she's always sitting around, talking with the other nurses, eating, etc. Occassionally she asks if im OK but I'm essentially on my own, just as the other nurse she's precepting is essentially on his own, ...

7. Preceptor issues

   billlee2 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello forum, I was wondering if I could get some help with something. I started a nursing job, my first out of college, 2 1/2 weeks ago. I've been assigned a preceptor that is very good, very smart, and has a great deal of experience. However, she...

8. Paying for Nursing school and private loans, 2ND BS

   billlee2 replied to billlee2's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks to all who responded with the encouragement. I just checked out sallie maes website and they apparently dont have any income requirements. you may all want to look into that. im looking into other banks. will keep you all posted with what ...

9. Paying for Nursing school and private loans, 2ND BS

   billlee2 replied to billlee2's topic in Pre-Nursing

   really? what nursing school are you going to? are you going full time? have you applied for private loans?

10. Paying for Nursing school and private loans, 2ND BS

    billlee2 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Anyone else needing to apply for private loans for nursing school? I've been accepted to Drexel and it's very expensive, almost 30k. Since i have an undergrad degree already, I'm not eligible for grants, etc. Anyone else in a similar position? Ar...

11. Confused!!!!!! What do I do

    billlee2 replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Career Support

    well, im planning on leaving. im workign as an accounting temp for a few months and then ill enter school full time this spring, to take my pre-reqs. hopefully by next fall ill be enrolled in an accelerated bsn program.

12. Confused!!!!!! What do I do

    billlee2 replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Career Support

    whether he's a nurses aid or an emt, either way he's leaving corporate america so he might as well go into nursing. once youve left corporate america, it's unbelievably difficult to explain leaving and then reentering. one really doesnt have the lu...

13. Confused!!!!!! What do I do

    billlee2 replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Career Support

    Dude, I'm totally in the same boat. I graduated with a 2.7 gpa undergrad. Here's what I've heard from a few different admissions officers. You MUST, ABSOLUTELY MUST, get A's, maybe a B+ once or twice, but a 3.6 or above is a must. I spoke with d...

14. is it really worth it???

    billlee2 replied to billlee2's topic in Career Support

    thanks for the reply. your point about finding work anywhere makes alot of sense. ive heard this, as theres a nationwide shortage of nurses. thst student loans bother me but i guess nothing worthwhile comes cheap. ill be going to camden county comm...

15. is it really worth it???

    billlee2 posted a topic in Career Support

    I'm seriously considering nursing and in fact, ive registered for some pre-reqs. But ive been looking at some of the tuitions and i just cant believe how high they are. Ive figured ill be loaning out some 30k after its all said and done. my friend ...