NursingRocks1998

Hi all, As a new grad I just got a job with a home care agency doing the Maternal Infant Health Program. Sounds pretty great, and since I want to be a L&D nurse, its right up my alley. FYI, I also have a BA in Psych. I was just wondering if an...

My friend bought me a pair of white Skechers Shape Ups for graduation- I work 12s and they are awesome- so comfortable! They were weird at first since they are rounded, but I got used to them quickly and now I can't even tell they are shaped "weird"...

Don't be discouraged...I graduated last March, got licensed in April, and did not start my job until November. I had to relocate, and its a small hospital...but its Med-Surg and its everything I wanted. I could have had a job sooner, but I refused ...

Thanks for the info Laborofluv- I did check out the forms online, and I started doing the modules when I was going to sign on with that agency, but the agency didn't give me a very good vibe, and now I won't have the time, especially since my hosp. o...

I'm actually not doing that...I had planned on it, but got into a hospital instead!! It seems very interesting though, and right up my alley. I start my new hospital job in 11 days! Wish me luck!

I'm going to agree with nearly all the other posters and offer my 2 cents- DON'T do it! $10/hr? For an RN? I would ask them if they are serious! Good luck- I think there are bigger things out there for you. As a new grad myself, I can relate to ...

I did a very similar thing recently- took the same shift (3-1130) at an LTC facility and with 5 days orientation as a brand new grad...I lasted 2 days on my own and never came back. I was so stressed and so scared of losing my license or God forbid ...

If you're a nurse educator and you're in there with your students, being one of the exceptional instructors who helps shape the future of nursing, you're a REAL nurse in my book- kudos to you for taking the time to teach AND maintain your ICU job par...

If she is developmentally 12 months old, then just tailor the G&D goals to that of a 12-month-old?? Maybe I'm being too simplistic, just a thought :)

The above poster is absolutely right. Yes, you can do this!! Good luck!

I got a BA in Psych in 2003- Couldn't do very much with it-worked for peanuts as a foster care case worker and burned out quick-- decided since I love helping people and find medicine just fascinating that I would become a nurse!

To answer the OP question in one word...ABSOLUTELY!

I also started out with no experience in the health care field, and I was super nervous too- I hadn't taken a blood pressure either-- DON'T worry, like the other poster said, they will all assume you know nothing, so its okay! I'm now in my 3rd quar...

Very first week of clinical- took an oral temp with a rectal thermometer- they looked EXACTLY the same but one was RED! It was reading really low so I asked a fellow classmate to take it and she took it with the same one, not realizing it either. T...

The HESI is on the computer- you don't need a scantron- everything you need is on the computer. You get your results along with an extensive breakdown of your scores for each section before you walk out of the test. Good luck to you- once you get in...

Your clinical instructor sounds like a fabulous person! :) Don't give up.

Have you had a clinical yet? If so, try asking one of the nurses on your floor- good luck- I'm a student too!

I bought white New Balances at Kohl's and I've used them through my past 2 clinicals and I'm on to my third- they are great- very comfy and my feet don't hurt after being on them the whole shift. I've heard Dansko's are a must-have, but they are rea...

Congratulations!! :) I'm happy for you.

22 when I graduated with my BA in Psych. 26 when I started nursing school, and God willing, 29 when I graduate :)

You're not alone- maybe you can give counseling a try- there's no shame in asking for help- after all our whole profession is based on it! :) Good luck- you can do it!

She's in my prayers...please keep us posted.

I am totally with you on giving glory to God, and I believe it was your faith in Him that gave you the ability to study, and with his guidance, your studying paid off! :) CONGRATULATIONS!!!

BUMMER!!

I had finals week this week- I feel your pain- just finished Med Surg I- Peds/OB is next-- we get almost 2 weeks off but we have pre-reading of course!!