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1. The MILITARY and NURSING???

   jen.lu replied to Sweetie's topic in Government, Military

   I know it is hard to make decisions based off of what your heart tells you but try your hardest to make these decisions because nobody can make these decisions and obligations but yourself. Giving you...

2. New Job Anxiety

   jen.lu replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

   Anytime you get out of your comfort zone, you will feel doubts, feel questionable, and feel scared. Embrace your decision and welcome this new job with open arms! I am on a medical-surgical floor now...

3. Dealing with a dirty old man

   jen.lu replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

   If it's something direct and obviously intended to have a sexual inuendo behind it, I always remind my patients that those comments aren't professional and they can't say things like that, and they...

4. Did you learn how to study during prerequisites?

   jen.lu replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

   I agree! Studying for nursing school was different than any other studying I've ever done. You'll find your technique that works the best for you even if it takes a few trial of techniques to get...

5. Advice on how to prepare for FNP program?

   jen.lu replied to jen.lu's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Oh that's smart!! I will definitely do that! I'm nervous!

6. Advice on how to prepare for FNP program?

   jen.lu posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hello All, I am starting an online FNP program (Herzing University) this upcoming May. I have read and bookmarked previous forums on some books to purchase to attempt to read and study between my...

7. Gift for Preceptor and unit?

   jen.lu replied to Scottishtape's topic in General Nursing

   When I went to school, I made a cheapy little thank you package for my preceptor and I think it's best to gear it to his/her personality. For example, my preceptor was really girly so I did a package...

8. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

   jen.lu replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

   When there's dried blood under the tegaderm of the IV. It drives me

9. New graduate: I don't feel competent enough :(

   jen.lu replied to tmjwe3's topic in General Nursing

   I agree on all previous posts, 8 days is not a sufficient amount of time for a new-grad nurse in any setting to feel at all competent and it is most likely management's way to fix staffing issues by...

10. What Are Private Conversations?

    jen.lu replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Thanks for the info! New member here and wondering if it is 15+ topic thread new posts, or 15+ comment posts? thanks in advance

11. Waiting...

    jen.lu replied to diamondee777's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!

12. Herzing University FNP program?

    jen.lu replied to just keep swimming's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi AprilJ90! I am very excited (in a not weird way) to have seen your post on this thread! I am a new nurse corps nurse and am scheduled to start the Herzing University FNP program. My chain of...

13. Most efficient, easy way to stay UTD on new medicine?!

    jen.lu posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello! I am a new nurse and while I am still trying to find my feet on my medical-surgical ward, I still would love to stay up to date on new medicine and new evidence based practices. What do you...