Peanutter1

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1. New Grad RN new to Denver.. Any help with finding a job?

   Peanutter1 replied to MM123's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm in Denver...graduated in May 2010 and started working in September-only because I knew people who got me a job! It's ridiculous here, I have friends who still don't have jobs. If you're willing...

2. New Nurse Needs Advice

   Peanutter1 replied to Sara RN's topic in General Nursing

   I had an advisor in nursing school (I've only been out since May 10) who told me opportunities will present themselves in nursing. She said it's great to plan that next step, but not to worry about...

3. Chaos and stupidity

   Peanutter1 replied to BrazenBrownEyes's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm with you. I oriented on an ICU unit for 6 weeks as a new grad, and had to ask for two more. I had my first night solo a few nights ago...I think it went okay, but like you, am constantly worried...

4. Burnt out; thinking of HH

   Peanutter1 replied to Blouis's topic in General Nursing

   Funny...I have only been a nurse for 8 weeks and I was thinking...you know, this is really stressful! I started in the ICU, and now I'm thinking home health would have been a nice option. Obviously...

5. New Grad Jitters

   Peanutter1 replied to shopaholic42488's topic in First Year After Licensure

   My preceptor has informed me I need to quit asking so many questions...(I really don't think I ask too many, just ask for clarification and reassurance if I'm not 100% sure of something I'm going to...

6. New Grad Jitters

   Peanutter1 replied to shopaholic42488's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm with you. I feel the same way. I work nights, and recently discovered the earlier I get up before my shift, the worse it is. If I wake up and have to wait 4 hours before my shift, I can't do...

7. What are the chances of getting a job?

   Peanutter1 replied to nuwbee25's topic in Colorado Nursing

   As a BSN New Grad (May 2010) from Denver, I can tell everyone the job market is tough! Most of my friends from nursing school do not have jobs yet. Many of those who do have relocated to other...

8. Management of Marijuana Withdrawal

   Peanutter1 replied to TriniStudentNurse's topic in General Students

   Seriously, you have to write about withdrawl? There are no actual withdrawl symptoms. If I HAD to write about this topic, I would probably go in the direction of anxiety. Those who are used to...

9. Any students with hearing aids or hearing loss out there?

   Peanutter1 replied to Peanutter1's topic in General Students

   Thanks so much for all of your replies! I go tomorrow to be fitted for my hearing aids. It's nice to know there are people out there with the same difficulties. I have been able to get by okay, but...

10. Depression & Nursing

    Peanutter1 replied to noellebell's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear about your struggles with your nursing instructors. Along with the advice given in the above response, I think it's important you know all nursing students experience to some level your...

11. Any students with hearing aids or hearing loss out there?

    Peanutter1 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, I have searched older posts, and searched the internet, but find very little information about nurses (or nursing students) who wear hearing aids. I am about to get my first set. I have...

12. When paying back loans for getting BSN degree

    Peanutter1 replied to Regisp's topic in General Students

    I'll have about $80,000 out when I graduate. This is more than many students in my class, but there are a few who have close to the same amount out. My plan is to live the same way I have been...

13. Nursing school or OT, and mom of young kids: doable?

    Peanutter1 replied to beausmom's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to let you know I am in nursing school right now with others who have children. One of the women is in her mid to late thirties, a single mom, and has four kids ages 4-9! Another woman...