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Getting injured the first day of work is not good. Reporting on the job injuries as soon as possible is very important! I hope this was done?! Learning proper body mechanics, how to ask for help, and asking the patient to help if possible are ways to help prevent further injury. Staff nurses are also required to help with lifting, etc. so these tips will help you even after nursing school. As the job market nationwide is sporifice, perhaps sticking it out might not be a bad idea. Be sure to take precautions to avoid further injury! Of course we've excellent online sources so you can always keep an eye out while working. Best of luck!

I think I used Saunders and signed up with Kaplan. For me, understanding the concepts was crucial. Best of luck! :wink2:

Sounds like it was almost set up that way to work in their favor! I'm sorry about your losses. Hope you have been able to work through your loss and stress. Thanks again for your information. :wink2:

I'm scared to ask what state that is. I know I was lucky that I filed an incident report as soon as I knew I had an injury and that I was in the state I'm in! I hope you are doing ok. Thanks.

This is a great website for support in successfully passing your CPNE. I passed almost 2 years ago after many posts on this site, planning, stress, studying, etc. (You know the drill!) To PM someone, go to their blue section and next to Registered User click the icon with the pencil...you are limited to 25 or so ims... best of luck to both of you! YOU CAN DO IT, AND YOU CAN DO WELL!!! Best of luck!!! :wink2:

Whew, what a story. I'll email you to ask for some details. Thanks.

Thank you for all your information! :wink2:

Thanks miiszkim0711 and IsabellasMommyRN2B! Anyone ever go on "temporary disability" because of an on-the-job injury?

Has any nurse ever been on "temporary" disability? Post your "story"-- whether it's got a "happy" ending or not. Thanks.

...it's that special combination of "feeling and looking and being"...you know what I mean! :wink2:

You want to also think semi-long term career...and keep those options open. Sometimes, not always, if you begin in too specialized a department, you won't get the broad range of experience...then again hopefully you'll get into a new grad program. I've been in nursing for over 8 years; also you can float--this will give you a variation and exposure to different departments. ER and L&D are quite different areas of specialty.

Tons of varied scrub sets and tennis shoes, studded earrings of all colors and styles! I change up my hair style and color often too! Scented hand lotion during breaks...we work with what we can! :wink2:

If I had to choose one, I too would say Med Surg, just because, as others have said, you get some of everything. Once you start nursing school, you may find that you enjoy a particular area of study...maternity, etc. Good luck in your quest towards a nursing degree! :wink2:

Allelluja!!! Congrats WildcatFanRN!!! Best of luck on your new job!! Life is good! :wink2:

I graduated from nursing school at 52, 1/2 years ago after many years of school. Yes, you will be studying in a class with students 1/2 your age, nursing school isn't a walk in the park, there will be a number of prerequisites. Here in California it's very difficult to even get in---lottery in some cases. BUT, I too think it's been one of the best investments I've ever made. I work in a hospital. Giving care to those who so need it-the rewards are worth the efforts despite the hard work physically, mentally, emotionally. Yeah there's a nursing culture...as in any career world. To get in to it would take another couple threads. Start with nursing school or as someone suggested volunteer--you'll begin to grasp a feel for that culture without investing too much time or money. Best of luck to you! :wink2: