CranberryMuffin

CranberryMuffin

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  1. Nursing school, no friends

    CranberryMuffin replied to ubcgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school can be so lonely - studying all the time with not much of a chance to develop social bonds outside of your program. I started nursing school at the age of 34, in a city where I don't...

  2. How do I get over this?

    CranberryMuffin replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Trixie that some short-term counseling could really help. A number of schools offer free counseling or they could refer you to someone who can help you through your situation - it sounds...

  3. Instructors/Programs that set you up for failure...

    CranberryMuffin replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Do they at least give you any kind of lecture objectives? If you have those, use them as a guideline for your studying. I've had some pretty similar experiences. I would continue to try and get some...

  4. Instructors/Programs that set you up for failure...

    CranberryMuffin replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    It might be worth talking to someone in your school who is in a higher position of authority - but of course you have to be extra careful about who you choose to talk to and what you end up saying....

  5. Why do I get yelled at for doing the correct thing??

    CranberryMuffin replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    When is it ever acceptable to yell at someone you work with? Seriously, I don't want to continue this dialogue - I think it's fair to say that we have a different perspective on how people should be...

  6. Why do I get yelled at for doing the correct thing??

    CranberryMuffin replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't exactly see how she is "butting heads" with the person she is being evaluated by. It sounds to me like her preceptor is pretty condescending and the type of person who will more than likely...

  7. Almost made my first medication order while on orientation how do you get over it.

    CranberryMuffin replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Cut yourelf a little slack. The point of going through orientation and training is to learn and become more proficient in handling patient care. No one expects perfection right out of the gate. You...

  8. Why do I get yelled at for doing the correct thing??

    CranberryMuffin replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I will have to try that!!! Good

  9. 2010 Summer GEM at Rush

    CranberryMuffin replied to jessica75's topic in Illinois Nursing

    From my experience, the best thing you can do is become a CNA and get some paid experience in a hospital setting before going to nursing school. I was a CNA for a few years before starting the program...

  10. Has Feminism Abandoned Nurses?

    CranberryMuffin replied to Teresag_CNS's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've definitely encountered this in the academic setting. I think a lot of the younger students really dismiss the idea of feminism as having anything to do with them - even though we wouldn't be...

  11. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    CranberryMuffin replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    Geez, I meant 100K, not

  12. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    CranberryMuffin replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will have over 100,000K with my generalist MSN degree. Hope to get a job where my employer offers tuition assistance to get my postmaster's certificate so that I can get this paid off faster. If I...

  13. New Grad with lots of CNA experience - is this helpful in finding a job?

    CranberryMuffin posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello... I am graduating in about a month with a generalist MSN. Prior to nursing school I had a different career (I'm in my 30s now) and then spent about 3 years getting experience as a nursing...

  14. New Grad with lots of CNA experience - is this helpful in finding a job?

    CranberryMuffin replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you all for your responses. Quite frankly I'm surprised more people don't at least look at CNA experience and say "OK, this person has had 5 years of experience working in a hospital and doing...

  15. kind of fresh grad-oversea graduate

    CranberryMuffin replied to FLJsin's topic in General Nursing

    No idea, as I'll be a new grad myself in about a month. People keep telling me to look at long term care facilities as an option and to "be creative" (which I'm sick of hearing myself!). I also have...

  16. kind of fresh grad-oversea graduate

    CranberryMuffin replied to FLJsin's topic in General Nursing

    maybe you could work as a nursing assistant, but you have to have passed the NCLEX to be eligible to work as registered nurse. Additionally, (and not to sound too discouraging) I would be surprised if...

  17. Chicago! hospitals hiring new grads?

    CranberryMuffin replied to Shemme-Battles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've heard that most of the people who graduated last June are just now finding jobs. I still know some people who don't have jobs at all. It's really tough right now - a lot of places are flat out...

  18. New Grad Chicago

    CranberryMuffin replied to MzCyd11's topic in General Nursing

    Not to discourage you, but jobs here are still hard to find for new grads. I recommend staying in Florida for a year and working there before moving back here. I see postings for nurses with...

  19. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CranberryMuffin replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Out of curiosity (and I'm sure this is also mentioned elsewhere, but this topic has way too many pages to wade through), what is the difference between someone like me (who will be obtaining an MSN)...

  20. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CranberryMuffin replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    In attempting to scroll through all 80+ pages of this topic, I was trying to find out if there have been any changes in making the transition in 2015. I looked at the AACN website and it still says...

  21. For those considering Canada, read on...

    CranberryMuffin replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    In following this thread, I was wondering what the employment prospects are for international educated Nurse Practitioners - if it's going to be just as challenging for non-Canadian Nurse...

  22. Operating Theater nursing in UK vs US

    CranberryMuffin posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello... Long time lurker, first time poster of a new thread. I feel like this is a stupid question, but here goes: I'm a US educated MSN student (with a MSN as a generalist), about to graduate and...

  23. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    CranberryMuffin replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the information! I've been contemplating trying to become an OR nurse as a new graduate. Do you recommend doing this, or do you think it's better to get some experience first during more...

  24. 2009 Rush Gem Summer Applicants

    CranberryMuffin replied to hereandnowiamu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you all want to know more info about your summer session, I suggest emailing the program director to find out - we didn't find out until the first week of our orientation and by then we were...

  25. Rush- GEM Program

    CranberryMuffin replied to franate's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The interview is fairly informal, but I do think it's important to treat it as a formal assessment of you as an applicant. If you have a fair amount of experience in the health care field, you will be...