Alex_RN2b09 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing
My problem lies with the issue of boredom I'd die if I had no major obligations outside family for 45+ years of my life. But that's me I guess I like being busy. Regardless keep planning for your...
Alex_RN2b09 replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing
I actually had a clinical instructor that took major points off my grade because she said talking to myself scared other nurses and patients. I'm glad to know she's just a crazy as I thought she
In Michigan I've never heard of CNA requirements for enterance into a nursng program except for one or two schools. Part of MI law is that student nurses that have completed a semester or maybe it's a...
Alex_RN2b09 replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing
The words "grow a thicker skin" are misleading, and makes me think of reptiles. Your situation sounds very similar to mine, and it has nothing to do with your dermis. :-) You need confidence, pride in...
Alex_RN2b09 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in General Nursing
I just stayed up all night writing my paper for my nursing fundamentals class, but this is the norm for me. Sadly it's worse when I actually care as well. I feel your pain.
I'd go with the Ortho job to make life less stressful on yourself, once you're more settled in you can always transfer. Just keep an eye out for a NICU day slot opening, and keep in contact with the...
Alex_RN2b09 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency
Being a student nurse and unsure of the exact area I want to work in, is it wrong I now want to work in ER MORE after reading this entire thread? But in all seriousness you ER Nurses seem like a...