SunnyBeach_RN

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 of the nurses that I am meeting that are my age h...

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 heard) and is known for being a bully. In fact, this c...

Thank You Morphed.

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 :).

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 geographical area plays a huge role in what type of job...

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 "re-entering the work force after a carreer break" mo...

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 . I was just hired on in the MICU/CCU unit and I a...

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 to have it reinforced :). I truly appreciate you gu...

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 and get their different view points on various su...

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 b/c their focus is on knowing content, and that i...

Thanks alot you guys for the GREAT suggestions!!!! I will be checking them out right away....finally a book for visual learners!!!!!!!:w00t:

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 did not learn much at all:banghead:. I will be star...

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 good critical care book to read before the consor...

: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"!!!! I TRULY believe that! B/c this is the very first...

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 having a family in all--in fact I saw others in my ...

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 made it and did not let those issues in your life ke...

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

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 certain things just really dont bother me anymore !!...

:yeahthat: Shabbychic23!

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 me to see that if someone is in a life/death situat...

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 choose positive!!!!!:thankya::yelclap:

Thanks Pepprann35--you guys are certainly making me feel better!:redbeathe

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 the field with us and there is also a certain fla...

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 a slight advantage-- at least now you know what t...

I sure will Sabby_NC!!!