GraceM

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1. Would OR nursing be a good fit for me?

   GraceM replied to GraceM's topic in Operating Room

   All, thank you all for your honest and sometimes encouraging responses. I feel like I need to clarify something that I did not make clear in my original post. I am not shy when it comes to dealing with people professionally. I can deal with peers,...

2. Would OR nursing be a good fit for me?

   GraceM posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi all. I am seriously considering becoming a nurse. I am worried about how good I will be at dealing with patients. Please don't get the wrong idea; I am not afraid to get my hands dirty, and I am not thinking of doing this to marry a doctor. (I...

3. Life really sucks right now

   GraceM replied to essarge's topic in General Students

   I am so sorry this happened to you. I know it must be so hard. You asked for advice so here's mine. Take all of the energy and effort you were putting into this man and his family, and transfer it to your career and education. Your schedule will no...

4. Are non-parent nurses discriminated against?

   GraceM replied to GraceM's topic in General Nursing

   My scenarios about the errands and the vet were just made-up examples. I would never leave ANY job early in order to do these things, unless they were emergencies! And I would let my dog die before I would abandon a patient. My examples were only m...

5. Are non-parent nurses discriminated against?

   GraceM posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am not a nurse, but thinking of becoming one. It is unlikely (but possible) that I will have children someday. I have heard that nursing offers great flexibility for people with children, and I think that's great. I think people should be able to...

6. Wanting to go into nursing

   GraceM replied to Donna Guerrero's topic in Career Support

   Donna, you and I are the same! I have a BA in Media Studies, and I am seriously thinking of nursing school. I have no children, but I have guardianship of my 12 year old niece. I can't be out of work to go to school because I need college money for...

7. Mother going to nursing school

   GraceM replied to Indianamomma's topic in General Students

   Here is an article I found: http://medi-smart.com/career1.htm

8. I got my letter!!!

   GraceM replied to GGingerSR's topic in General Students

   YAY YOU!!!!!!!!! I hope I get in when I apply.

9. I'm In!!!!!!!!

   GraceM replied to carlalogan's topic in General Students

   Congratulations! I am so very happy for you. I have not started applying to schools yet. Hopefully I will be joining you soon! Why do you have to take the Nursing Entrance Test? Weren't you already accepted to a school? Is this a special kind of ...

10. General Questions About Nursing

    GraceM replied to GraceM's topic in General Nursing

    Duh...I spelled amateurish wrong. Typo. I do know how to spell. :-)

11. General Questions About Nursing

    GraceM posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am thinking of becoming a Registered Nurse. This would be my second career; obviously I would have to start school. I am 32. You all might think these questions are silly and amaterrish, but I really would appreciate your input, since I have ...

12. This board has me worried...

    GraceM posted a topic in Career Support

    I am 32 years old, and until I came to this board, I was seriously considering going to nursing school to be an RN. Is there anyone out there who is satisfied with their nursing job? All careers have advantages and disadvantages, and I am sure nurs...