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  1. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello All, Im just starting nursing at 40 years old and Im wondering is this going to backfire on me in the long run??? I only have about 20-25 yrs--if God spares life :)--to put in the field and most...

  2. Are there any policies and procedures against workplace bullying?

    SunnyBeach_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, Ive been an R.N for approximately 2yrs and am currently experiencing workplace bullying by a co-worker. This particular co-worker has been working at this hospital for approx 8 yrs (I...

  3. Are there any policies and procedures against workplace bullying?

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You

  4. Are there any policies and procedures against workplace bullying?

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Merleem and SonorityGenius...as far as confrontation, I have done so to no avail, and now its escalating. I will definitely look for a whistle-blower hotline! I appreciate the help

  5. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Mike532, I hope the job opporotunities would open up more with an R.N liscense versus an LPN liscense....At least out here on the westcoast the opportunities are endless for RN's (I know your...

  6. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Boy it seems as though this thread keeps going going and going and I love it!!!!:redbeathe Thanks to all who have responded thus far the they have been so inspiring. In an article I read on Nurses...

  7. My Confidence Is Shot--need Help Overcoming Fear

    SunnyBeach_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi All, Well, I need a little advice/encouragement and I am looking to my fellow Nurses on this forum to possibly lend it:bow:. I am at the begining of my first year in the field and I am s-c-a-r-e-d...

  8. My Confidence Is Shot--need Help Overcoming Fear

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I recieved insight from each of your responses ... The common theme I think I gathered from your repsonses is that "Confidence" comes w/time--I knew that but I had...

  9. Thank You Allnurses!!

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I second that!!! Ive only been on it for a couple of months and now Im addicted to it, so is another one of my girlfriends--I told her about it. Its great to be able to meet RN's from across the globe...

  10. hurst review

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to moby1t's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX twice. The first time I took Kaplan and failed, because the focus in the course is primarily test taking techniques. I then took Hurst Review the second time around and passed, I believe...

  11. New Grad In MICU/CCU--Weak In Patho--Will That Hurt Me?

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks alot you guys for the GREAT suggestions!!!! I will be checking them out right away....finally a book for visual

  12. New Grad In MICU/CCU--Weak In Patho--Will That Hurt Me?

    SunnyBeach_RN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello All, I am a new grad and I was just hired onto a MICU/CCU unit and I am REALLY concerned about my pathophysiology knowledge. I took an online summer patho course--which I regret to this day--I...

  13. New Grad In MICU/CCU--Weak In Patho--Will That Hurt Me?

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for your response RNFELICITY, Ive been told that by others that as a Nurse there is constant learning--Im sure it never stops even for the seasoned Rn's. Im already shopping around for a really...

  14. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeahthat: Caroleneo! Wow, what you said was truly inspiring! I especially resonated with the comment that you made.... "You are exactly at the right place in your life, at exactly the right time"!!!!...

  15. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    SoundofMusic, I started crackin up off of my spelling of r-e-s-o-n-a-t-e-d! (oops thats embarrassing :chuckle)--anyhoo, by no means did I think that it was an easy feat for you going for your RN and...

  16. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    SoundofMusic, :typingYour post gave me goosebumps when I read it!!!!!!!!! It so resignated with me!!!! Just to hear about your struggles (kids, single parent w/a mate overseas) and to see how you...

  17. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Uh, hmmm, thank you for allowing me to get on and off my soapbox

  18. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Right back atcha Shabbychic23!!!! Hey you know--I just turned 40 on April 10th, so, it hasnt even been a week yet, and I swear my confidence level has shot through the roof !!! I am finding that...

  19. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeahthat:

  20. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    BasBleu, You hit it right on the head:yeah:!!!! Knowing and using sound Nursing judgement is what really counts in the end, and with that AGE should NOT be an issue:yeahthat:!!!!! You really helped...

  21. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good stuff CT Pixie, I guess its all in how we personally percieve things in life, either half empy or half full syndrome...Meaning, I could look at my age as a positive or negative...:innerconf.... I...

  22. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Pepprann35--you guys are certainly making me feel

  23. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You Rock CT Pixie:yeah:!!! I liked what you said about the techs, pt's and doctors thinking we are seasoned Nurses!!! That is sooo true b/c as mature women we are bringing so much life experience into...

  24. failed NCLEX... heartbroken..need help

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to krnruby's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Krnruby, Chin UP!!!:loveya:... I am a second time test taker and I passed. It was hard on me when I failed the first time too but believe me YOU CAN DO IT . It may be hard to see now but you have...

  25. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    SunnyBeach_RN replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sure will