cherubhipster

cherubhipster

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  1. "Performance" Anxiety?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Friends! The count down continues..I am starting school in just over a month. I can't wait! I have a question. I've never been one of those people to have test anxiety...I've always been very...

  2. New graduate RN jobs outside the hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that sounds like a pretty sweet setup. Thank

  3. Help With the NET, Reading Comprehension

    cherubhipster replied to HappyMeNow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Get the stuyd guide and study study! The actual test is very similar to the study guide, in my opinion. I felt that the actual NET was a little harder than the guide for the reading section, but a...

  4. overcoming blood and guts?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi friends, I am new to the forum so first I would like to say hello and thanks for looking at this thread! I am currently a 24 year old office job worker with an interest in a career in nursing....

  5. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    cherubhipster replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I was a special education art teacher for awhile, and I also worked doing a bunch of jobs in the fashion industry in NYC. I am SO happy to be starting a completely different career

  6. Sticky removal from skin! aka Today I was the patient

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, This is sort of embarassing for me, but I thought this would be a great place to turn to for an answer. Today I had a GI procedure and they stuck all these sensors to my abdomen with these...

  7. Sticky removal from skin! aka Today I was the patient

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    When I'm finally in school, maybe I'll have access to this healthcare grade anti-stick stuff. Now that I know about it, if I am ever in that position again I will ask the nurse "Dude. Use the stuff."...

  8. Sticky removal from skin! aka Today I was the patient

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    This morning when I got up, I tried the olive oil because I have that at home. It seems to have done the trick in removing the stick! Too bad it didn't remove the terrible burns on my abdomen. Is...

  9. Sticky removal from skin! aka Today I was the patient

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks everyone! So, I don't have any rubbing alcohol or baby oil in the house of course...(and no goo gone either, though I do have commet ). So I suppose no matter what, at this point I am...

  10. Will I be able to live my life as a nurse?

    cherubhipster replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

  11. Will I be able to live my life as a nurse?

    cherubhipster replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

    HEY! I"M FROM NJ! heh heh. Just kidding. Well, I am from NJ, but I am just kidding about being offended.:chuckle How hypocritical of me would that

  12. Will I be able to live my life as a nurse?

    cherubhipster replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Brealynn. On one hand, I understand why you were offended. Perhaps the OP didn't use the best choice of words. However, I think perhaps their intention was to convey a sense of how difficult it...

  13. Will I be able to live my life as a nurse?

    cherubhipster replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

    I relate to your post. I am about to start nursing school, but my former life has consisted of a painting degree/special ed art teacher/ fashion industry office worker on NY's seventh avenue. That's...

  14. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    I addressed this question in the middle of a poll thread about how much people cry at work, but didn't get much of an answer. I feel like if I put it in this forum more people will be able to answer,...

  15. I was told that Psych Nursing is "too depressing"...

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in Psychiatric

    So it sounds to me, according to many of you, that the whole process of psych nursing is wrapped up in a holistic approach to nursing. Would you say that's true? How often would you say you get some...

  16. Anatomy & Physiology Fall 2008

    cherubhipster replied to CracklinRose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took one of the quizes just now while at work..I've never even opened an A&P book and I got a 60%. That can't be too terrible,

  17. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I am about to be a student come August.

  18. How does a psych career affect the psych nurses?

    cherubhipster replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    I just want to say I have found this post very helpful. I am a pre-nursing student now, and researching psych as a possible future specialty. Thank you for all of your

  19. What is it really like to work NICU?

    cherubhipster replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think I might want to do NICU too...I haven't even started school yet but I have dreams about working with newborns. How does someone prepare themself for a job in an NICU unit while in nursing...

  20. How many times have you cried???

    cherubhipster replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So...Are hospitals jobs the ones that make people cry the most? That is what it sounds like! Everyone leaves hospitals to find some other nursing position. More than one nurse has told me, almost as...

  21. 10 Ways to Achieve Success in Nursing School

    cherubhipster replied to Hanna0225's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is SUCH a good post. It does make me wonder how on earth there are enough hours in the day to do all the things it recommends... "You mean I have to exercise AND have hobbies?! While I go to...

  22. Wait list vs. no wait list

    cherubhipster replied to JettaDP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In addition to what the many posters here said, also consider: 1) You will make more money with a BSN when you graduate to cover the student loan debt. or 2) With the two year RN, you might be able to...

  23. Seeking the truth about Nursing School acceptance...

    cherubhipster replied to nurseman78's topic in General Nursing

    At my school, it seemed to help to apply early. The earlier you applied, the earlier you interviewed, and the more likely you were to get in if they liked you because slots were still open. This is...

  24. Trapped in this office job and waiting for nursing school...

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted to nursing school and I am ridiculously excited to get moving. They just can't process my paperwork fast enough, and as much as I love summer, I want it to be coming and going already!...

  25. Trapped in this office job and waiting for nursing school...

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I gave my two weeks today!! WOO!! Time to celebrate!