Annieisfun

ESFJ 11 1 12 56. wow never knew I was that judgemental.:smackingf

I hate to admit that I have only attented 2 meetings since staring nights, one was for the 4 ceu's and the other was for the breakfast. After working 12 hours I just don't want to stay. My unit manager takes the time to type out the minutes of all meetings and send them internal e-mail. She also tries to schedule her kudos and celebrations close to shift change (including a pot luck breakfast so all of us night folk get hot food at the end of our day). take the time to learn and acknowledge the strengths of each night shift employee.

I like the post by "abbythe tabby". The truth of the matter is that you will only get out of nursing school what you are willing to put into it. I just graduated this past May. Now I have a (not job,but) career that I love, which i pursued while divorced with 4 kids and 2 jobs. Attend class every day, take notes and find points which interest you. If you are smart enough to get into nursing school (a very competitive schooling choice), then you are smart enough to pass. Self knowledge, of both strenghts and weaknesses will get you to you goals. someone had menthioned knowing your learning style, I am a kenitic learner. Hands on all the way, so I will add don't miss clinicals either. also, dont stress. the "I can't do this", attitude is self fulfilling. Dianne

i have to admit that I took one of the lowest paying jobs in nursing in my area because of the promises that were made to me. Step -down icu, 3 patients. I also am a new grad, but thus far all promises have been kept. I would rather make 3 dollars less than my class mates and work somewhere that I feel respected by my supervisors. I hope you can find a similar balance.

When I was pregnant (each of the 4 times), I preferred male nurses and doctors. For some reason each and every time I needed my cervix checked there would be no discomfort with males, but every woman would grind her knuckles into the worst of places. Maybe this is just an issue of finger length, but it is now my preference.

HEy Kel, Just because Jen has let you down does not mean the rest of us have forgotten you. Any time you want to come out just call me and I will do my very best. I know that I called you yesterday, but I thought that posting that your friends think of you just might cheer you up a little. D.

Good luck! I just graduated with honors, last week from an associates degree program. Yeah! I also am a non-conventional student (divorced and raising 4 children). I did not read all of the posted responses, but if I can make a suggestion for your second semester... work as a CNA or a "student nurse extern". You will have the chance to learn and see so much more than you will simply in clinicals. After a month or two working as an aide my evaluation skils went through the roof, and I was no longer shy or uncomfortable around clients. Now I can relax and just do my job. So, congrats on getting accepted into a nursing school. Remember that you would not have been accepted unless you were able to succeed.

So this post is a year old, How did it go? I am going to be a new grad next month and have already interviewed and accepted a job in one of chicagolands smaller hospitals.