Hi, I have some advice for getting money for school. You need to complete a FAFSA application, that will allow you to get loans/grants from the federal government. Depending on how much you make, you...
Hey! I am also graduating an May and feel the same way. I sometimes feel like I've worked this hard, and now I may be stuck in a job that I won't like. It's not the nursing aspect that I've dreading,...
Hi all! I am graduating in May and I'm getting ready to apply for my first RN position. It seems like many new grads are working night shifts. I've heard some nurses say it's a part of "paying your...
BeachyRNn08 replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing
Its nice to hear from people who have not had to work nights. I hope I will get as lucky! I see plenty of job openings on the hospital websites for day shift, hopefully they will be open when I...
BeachyRNn08 replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing
Thank you everyone for your replies. I realize that my options will be limited only working days, but I will take almost anything to not work nights! I do still work as a nurse tech, however, I will...
Hi, I am also graduating in May. I feel your pain! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one feeling like that. I am beyond over the b/s... careplans, unfair test questions, 100s of pages of assigned...
I'm sorry that you are feeling so lost. If I were you, I would stick it out and finish your RN. I'm in my last semester of a BSN program, I know how tough it can be. If nursing is really what you want...
Hi everyone, I am a BSN student, getting ready to graduate in May. I am planning on beginning my FNP program in the fall. I plan on working on it part time, while I get experience as an RN for a...
Thanks guys, it's good to hear that it's okay to go other places after graduation than a med/surg floor to get my experience for FNP school. Med/surg makes me cringe...
BeachyRNn08 replied to sweetlilme910's topic in General Students
Congrats on getting accepted to nursing school! I'm sure you are so excited, nervous and scared all at the same time. That's exactly how I felt when I started. I am getting ready to graduate from a...
Hi all, I'm new to the board. So let me just take a second to introduce myself. I am a BSN student, getting ready to graduate in May. I also work as a nurse tech. Until recently, I had this nice...
BeachyRNn08 replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing
Thanks guys so much for your support. I have talked to my advisor at school today and am feeling much better about my future. Was just feeling a little down and needed to "whine". Thanks
BeachyRNn08 replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing
I appreciate your honesty. However, I would just like to clarify that I did state in my first post that I do enjoy caring for others. I'm sorry that you got the impression that it's "all about me."...