Thoughts to ponder.... Why is it considered necessary to nail down the lid of a coffin? why is the man who invest all your money called a "broker"? why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic wins lottery"? why doesn't the glue stick to the inside o...
Well said! Hopefully someday someone will listen and we'll see some results. I am soon to be entering the profession and I hope all you wise experienced nurses will still be around for guidance. Please don't give up yet!
Hello everyone! I am in my final semester of nursing school (ADN program) can't wait to finish up. I am 27 yrs old and have one child- it was tough but finally it's coming to an end! Nice to meet every one out here at Allnurses -this is a great site...
You know you are a nurse when.... You compliment a complete stranger on his veins! You use a plastic 30cc medicine cup for a shot glass! you can almost SEE the germs on the doorknobs and telephone! You can discuss a dismemberment over a gourmet meal ...
Several hospitals I am considering have 3 month orientation programs. You spend the first 4 weeks in the classroom learning policies and procedures and the next 8 weeks you orient to the floor you'll be working on. I agree with cheerfuldoer- Gn's sho...
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Several hospitals I am considering have 3 month orientation programs. You spend the first 4 weeks in the classroom learning policies and procedures and the next 8 weeks you orient to the floor you'll be working on. I agree with cheerfuldoer- Gn's sho...
I attend a 2 year junior college. I am in the RN program it lasts 2 full years or 6 semesters so we go all the way without breaks. It has been tiring, but I'd rather do it that way and get it over with. I am in my last semester-hooray! I graduate 8/7...
I totally agree with you. Nurses are needed so badly yet when you get in nursing school they make it so difficult to make it out. Nursing is hard by nature but all the extra stuff (boot camp) they put you through is ridiculous. I think the instructor...
Hi, I'm new here also. Actually I've been coming to this site reading post for a while and finally decided to post a message. I am 27 and will be graduating with my ADN August 7, 2002 (can't wait!) I read the post and couldn't resist! :roll