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  1. What qualities to look for in a mentor?

    happystudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey folks! Lately I have been seriously thinking about this question........ I have been talking to a variety of nurses trying to gain some insight on my future endevours (sp?). I have come across...

  2. Need help/advice concerning unpleasant coworker

    happystudent replied to RN~in~CT's topic in General Nursing

    Similar situation happened to me......... For some reason, a particular nurse I work with had SUCH an attitude with me. I had no Idea why because I hardly worked with her. Anyway she snapped at me...

  3. What qualities to look for in a mentor?

    happystudent replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you , unikuelady. I am so happy you took the time to reply. I think that having a mentor is so important because I KNOW when I start working, I will need the support! Thank u 4 your...

  4. What qualities to look for in a mentor?

    happystudent replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    That s what I call a

  5. A students perspective...

    happystudent replied to 5150dx's topic in General Nursing

    Kristi- You are an amazing woman. Reading your heartfelt post gives me hope in

  6. CNA's in ER.

    happystudent replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Emergency

    Thank

  7. CNA's in ER.

    happystudent replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Emergency

    Hey there! I'm currently working in a Level 1 trauma center (this means we get all the BAAAD traumas) I work as an ed tech and this is what I do.. When there is a trauma.. my job is to put the pt on...

  8. Nurses in Other Professions

    happystudent replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO! almost choked on my coffee......... How is that industry, by the

  9. Life after Med/Surg

    happystudent replied to LINUS's topic in General Nursing

    All i can say, linus, is BUMMER! I will soon be a new grad and throughout my clinical experience I pay colse attention to the nurses and their pt loads. Because of this, I have made the informed...

  10. I got a Job!

    happystudent replied to lashon20's topic in General Nursing

    Great news! The experience you will gain is priceless! It will help you when Nursing starts! Great

  11. Is it too late to become a nurse?

    happystudent replied to Alexbor's topic in General Nursing

    Congrat to you on passing your boards!!!:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: You've made it this far... dont stop now!!!! P.S. how was your experience taking boards? If you care to...

  12. Is it too late to become a nurse?

    happystudent replied to Alexbor's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I have 3 kids, a husband, parttime job AND attend nursing school full-time! (yeah, im alittle stressed, but who isnt) Im 28 and will graduate this may, 04...yea! If I can do it....gosh darnit! so...

  13. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    happystudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello BB, So, a friend and I were discussing our plans after we graduate. I feel that I would like to enter Specialty nursing (CCU/ICU) She says that all new grad should do at least a year on the...

  14. Not happy with med/surg...

    happystudent replied to RNNC2003's topic in General Nursing

    RNNC2003-- I started a thread a week or so ago about NOT going to med surg after graduation.....I feel my calling is in ICU. I have absolutely No desire to do the "med-surg thing". I am SO SORRY you...

  15. Changed my mind

    happystudent replied to Jamiers's topic in General Nursing

    Heres a reality check.....It does not matter where you work or type of field you are in...There will always be what you described above. Just because YOU have insecurities about the career path you...

  16. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    happystudent replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input, gang! Especially from the new grads! I think Med/surge RNs are wonderful! I tell the nurses i work with during clinicals how I am in awe of them! The thing I like most about ICU...

  17. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    happystudent replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    28 yrs! Congrats to you! A newbie like myself....well yea! It is lions and tigers and bears!! Nevermind the whole Nurses eat their young bit...shoot, 7-8 pts would EAT ME alive!!!

  18. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    happystudent replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with your point! As you know, a good preceptor is hard to find and it goes for ALL areas of nursing not just ICU. That is one of my biggests fears, not having a dedicated preceptor:o...

  19. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    happystudent replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    actually, in the hospital where i am now employed, they have several openings on the critical floors.......If my only opportunity was med surg, then obviously I would have to persue...

  20. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    happystudent replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    Great points! I can understand your point about getting some floor experience under your belt....But, I dont like the fact that Nurses are assigned 7-10 pts and expected to do their assesments and...

  21. Male Nurses Discrimination

    happystudent replied to Boomer Sooner's topic in General Nursing

    sure, male nurses are discriminated against, so are over weight nurses, underweight nurses, black, white, spanish,foreign,domestic,ugly, cute, snotty, self rightous, shy and bold nurses(did I forget...

  22. bed making class?

    happystudent replied to twarlik's topic in General Students

    Todd...Todd...Todd:chuckle

  23. pro's vs. con's of working in a teaching hospital

    happystudent replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there! I work in the ER (Trauma) @ a vey big teaching hospital. I love it 'cuz you work with new residents every other month. Sometimes its a little frustrating due to the lack of experience of...

  24. Curious, Anyone ever worked as a nurse in an amusement park?

    happystudent replied to Noney's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:haaahaa...... you said

  25. ....Made Incredibly Easy series

    happystudent replied to Carolanne's topic in General Students

    any ISBN #'s for these