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  1. Summer Extern in the ER

    I also did an extern in the er and LOVED it. I loved the hands on fast action of the ED. I learned and saw so much. GOOD LUCK TO YOU and yes I want to be an ER
  2. I Love my instructor, but she is a big PROBLEM

    I had an instructor who would do the same thing. When I couldn't take it anymore I'd ask her. "Is this going to be on the test." That would redirect her. try it
  3. Anyone work at Mercy in Chicago?

    Sounds like you should call them and get your questions answered. Good
  4. Anybody Else Overwhelmed w/this Semester Already??!!!

    Im so overwhelmed I cant even eat. New one for
  5. Do Chicago Hospitals only hire BSN RNs?

    NO, they will hire
  6. Last semester-bombed 1st exam!!!!

    I to am in the last semester, I have failed my first test, took the second today, and I dont feel good about it. I cant stop crying, however, I did take in a movie today to get away. Helped a little...
  7. What the heck do these people think?

    I know that NS is the hardest thing that I have done. My family dont seem to quite understand that school is difficult. I vent with nurses and family members in the medical field who have gone through...
  8. Ways to motivate and reward students

    Sometimes just encouraging and reassuring students that they are on the right track is motivating enough. I have a really tough instructor, but I appreciate her because she encourages us through her...
  9. Anyone Ever Go Through This?

    I think weve all experienced your frustration. The bottom line is after you have studied all of the information, can you apply it. Application is a key point in nursing. I had to "plug in" the...
  10. Toxic attitudes in Nursing

    I saw a nurse become very annoyed with a patient because the patient needed more information about what was going on with them not an unreasonable request, I thought. She was very short tempered and...
  11. Extremely Frustrated

    Hi, Im in my last semester of nursing school, actually 2 weeks into it. I have been doing fairly well up until now. Im in advanced med/surg and now we are going at turbo speed and I am more stressed...
  12. Waking up early again for clinicals

    Go to bed a little earlier, just think just 4 more months until graduation. U can do this. JUST DO
  13. Stress!!!!!!

    I had to learn how to keep everything in "balance", take in a movie, go for a LONG walk, talk to friends, if you have a significant other, have sex. I used to be very uptight untill I just took a...
  14. Jusr got accpeted! now need job for summer

    Hey look into nurse externships at your local hospitals. I did one last summer in the ED and ended up landing a job as a ED
  15. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    I really need to refinance my adjustable rate mortgage and replace my roof on my house, and replace the cabinets in my kitchen and bath, and get a new puppy because my dog died. The list goes...
  16. Bad attitudes in the ED

    Im currently working as an ED tech, I need to know if all ED doctors have crappy attitudes and Egos the size of mountains. Nurses who backstabb each other and nagging, complaining techs or is it just...
  17. Bored!!!!

    Not having anything to read or study is a boring thing. My house is clean and I think I must have watched 20 movies so far in 3 weeks. School starts next week. LAST SEMESTER.
  18. Overwhelmed!!!!!

    You will be fine. Just remember. Study, keep up with all of your readings and ask questions. You will be just fine. YOU CAN DO
  19. I regret!

    I regret not pursuing my nursing career when I was
  20. Bad attitudes in the ED

    I thank all of you for your responses. I will continue to pursue my career in the ED, probably not at this location. I will graduate in May. Thanks
  21. Moving on to my LAST semester.

    I'll be starting my LAST semester of nursing school in January. I'm almost done. WHAT A JOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dancgrp:life cant get any
  22. Doneeeeeeeeee

    Ill be you in a few months. CONGRATS and goodluck with your nursing career. Hope u will find it very rewarding and
  23. Making Friends in Nursing School

    Ive have a 2 very good friends that I met in Nursing school. We are from different walks of life but it is definitely an enjoyable
  24. I failed my clinical on Monday

    SORRY THAT YOU didnt pass, however, look at it as a learning experience. YOU WILL NEVER MAKE THIS MISTAKE AGAIN. It totally sucks that you have to wait until spring. GOOD LUCK AND DONT QUIT. IF ALL...
  25. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    Hey you are never too old to pursue a dream. I think that pursuing a career is better than always wondering if you should have done it. Ive always wanted to be a nurse and I will be 41 soon. I quit a...