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Frequent fliers are the bread and butter to the ed.. Patients address me by my first name and I cannot walk down the hall without knowing at least one of them. It's too hard to care for five unit patients at a time. I'll take a " home run" all day long.. it took me a long time to get over the not sick people, they complain the most and require the most attention. I am thankful that they can talk! It it will get better!

New grads in my ed do well. My advice is to watch, learn and get involved with everything. The more exposure, the more confidence and knowledge will make you a great nurse. Learn from a successful nurse.

"I'm a diabtic" says the patient.. "but yor sugar is 400" says the nurse.. "but I'm a diabetic" pleads the patient.. "your sugar is still 400" politely repeats the nurse.. Sure, I will feed you, as soon as you sign the discharge paper.. or the AMA..

Nursing shortage: per my Manager NO.. per the lack of qualified interviews and implementation of the the sign on bonus.. MUST BE!

DudeRN.. As a first year student, first night on the floor, I agree.. As a THIRD time on the floor, I am learning that pushy may be a bit strong.. I would go with MOTIVATED. I also was a bit let down by how hurried the Nurses are, but on the THIRD time, the acts of caring, patience and impowering were there, I just did not see them. All it takes is to see some small acts of kindness to change your point of view.. and they are there. Good luck,

You have alot to consider...I live in trumbull. It is a very nice town extremely close to the hospital (15 minutes). As towns in the Bridgeport area are concerned Trumbull is much more affordable than Fairfield. Schools are great in either town. By the time you consider the high taxes in Bpt and the fact that you'll probably have to enroll your kids in private school. Bridgeport won't be a consideration. My wife and I grew up in this area and either town is great. Great community, very comfortable, people are friendly. Trumbull offers public pools. Fairfield has the beach. It is nice to live so close the NYC but be a world away from it at the same time. You might want to consider renting for a while until you get comfortable with the area and where you and your family would be most at home.

Thank you for your kind words.. Age is not ther real issue.. The school I am going to is affiliated with the hospital, and "if I sign the contract", they will pay for my tuition, but I must work for them for 2years. In the wonderful world of Corporate Culture, FIRST JOBS MEAN EVERYTHING, and I do not want to make the same mistake in Nursing. In otherwords, are wages tied to you?? If I start out on the "low side" of $$, do I stay there?

To All... Opinions desired and advise accepted. I am about to start Nursing School through Bridgeport Hospital, and I am wondering how others did it! As a father (yes a man) of two children and a wonderful wife, I know I have a busy two years ahead of me.. Some things I am looking for opinions on are like: Should I sign on with a/the hospital to pay for the education in return for a TWO years (24 hrs a week) commitment? Since I am on the older side of average, I would not like to limit my options upon completion of the program and commiting to ONE place before I see my options. What do you all think?