Lecia

hello all... i am in desperate need of some help. i have been asked to speak at my classes graduation in july and try as i might i can't decide what to say. part of the difficulty lies in the fact that our graduation is for graduates of both the full time day and part-time evening weekend program so some of the 'inside jokes' i'd like to use i can't. i want my speech to be funny and inspirational/motivational. i want the graduates to walk away thinking the 10 minutes i spoke was worth their time. what did people say at your graduation that stuck with you, made you laugh, or just brought a smile to your face?? any feedback is greatly appreciated. thanks! lecia

Amber, Thanks for getting back to me. Yeah, I've seen the uniform since my sis-in-law went there a few years back... I was hoping they had changed since then!! I'll be living at home since I'm married... I'm an old fart of 26!! Ha, ha. I don't plan to take a tour of the school since I'm fairly familiar with the hosp itself. I'm concerned with your statement about the program being shaky because of the size of the classes. Do you feel you're getting a quality education and the individual attention you need?? I know you're busy and I really appreciate you sharing with me! Thanks again! Lecia

YOU win!!! :eek: :eek: I hope tomorrow is better... it sure couldn't get worse... I don't think!

Sorry to hear there may be a snag... Hope it all works out for you. Keeping my fingers crossed....

Markus, I don't have a story to share as I'm not even in nursing school quite yet... Fall of 2004. I just wanted to thank you for starting this thread (and thanks to those posting their stories). It's good for future nurses to know what the real world is about (the not so good stuff), but the good and sappy stuff is the kind of thing that will keep me motivated through the rough parts of school and beyond. Thanks again!!

I'm sure it was hard for you to have to call and say "hey perfect job people, I won't be in b/c I've got some not so good stuff going on, but I promise as soon as I'm better I'll be in." I'm also sure that they thought... "no problem, you're worth the wait!" So glad you're better!! Have you been to the new job yet?? How goes it??

Totally agree. After being sucked in by a troll once I now try to not post at all unless I'm sure I'll keep my cool and contribute in a constructive way...otherwise I'm just part of the problem, no better than the troll. JMHO

I'm sure this may change once I start clinicals, but as of now.... I can't do LTC or any geriatric stuff because I have a strange "fear of the elderly." I think it ties in closely to my unresloved issues with my grandmothers untimely death. I realize I'll need to treat the elderly in any area of nursing, with a few exceptions, but if I didn't have a few "young" patients I couldn't handle it. **I am getting a bit better since working as a med recept. in a psych clinic because a good bit of our pts are elderly.** Other than the LTC setting I'm open to anything. I'll try anything once!!!

I'm very fortunate to be 26 and have never been hospitalized for anything, except pneumonia when I was 2 (don't remember that, obviously)... However, one of the reasons I want to be a nurse is so I will be able to make peoples lives better. I only hope I can be as inspiring to my future patients as you were to this young lady. Congrats and keep up the good work!

If it's always this time of year it's possible that it has more to do with the change in the weather.... not as much sunlight.... rather than being in the wrong profession. I have depression and my dh is bi-polar type II and we both get worse this time of year. Some people with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) ONLY get depressed when we roll the clocks back. I suggesting talking about this with your therapist and pdoc before you make any solid decision. Take care.

My BIGGEST flaw is that I usually open my mouth before I put my brain in gear. Speaking from your heart combined with being blunt (such as I am) can be a lethal combination, esp. in a forum like this where everything is written and ppl can't see your "non-verbals" or even hear the tone in which you're speaking. Hence, the edit button being a good friend to me. I commend you on having the guts to appologize and put yourself out there... Looking forward to more of your open and honest, yet less "critical" (for lack of a better word) posts!!

So glad you're okay. You NEED to take good care of yourself... you just found the perfect job!!! :roll Besides, how am I suppose to come visit if you're laid up in the hospital??? :chuckle Seriously, I'm glad you're okay and will now be taking better care of YOU! :kiss

No problem! Just drop me a note when you're not so busy!! Happy studying!

Amber!!! Hello and welcome to All nurses!!! What would I like to know about your experiences at RHSN??? EVERYTHING!!! LOL!! Are you in the day or eve/weekend prog?? About how old are the students? What's the deal with uniforms, etc? I've got a lot more!! Feel free to PM me or send me an e-mail [email protected]. Thanks and I hope to hear from you soon!

Brownie, I may just hold you to that!!! At the very least I'll pay you a visit!!! Again, congrats and good luck in your new adventure!!