katy81

We just found out last night that our preceptorship is basically going to be another med/surg clinical. We are going to be in groups of 6 with one instructor on a med/surg floor. This means we will not get one-on-one time with a nurse or much experi...

i am currently in my public health class and we are to do a short interview with a public health/community nurse. i have called a few, but have not heard back from anyone and i was wondering if anyone on here could help me out? it's just three shor...

I just signed up for my pre reqs for nursing school at a university that offers an RN program during the weekend and evenings. This is a second career for me, so I figured I could work the job I have while completing the RN program. I have talked t...

I am currently a nursing student and I am also working full time (I am in an evening and weekend program). I am doing well in school, but I'm having a hard time with the transition. This is a second career for me. I feel like once I graduate, I wi...

Thank you for your advice!! I'm glad to know there is options. I have no clinical experience and don't even really know any nurses to go to for advice!, so I appreciate your input. I haven't decided on what kind of nurse I want to be yet, I am lea...

I just had my second clinical yesterday, and between working full time and finding the groove with nursing school I am feeling overwhelmed. I know that my fellow students are feeling the same way, but I would like to hear advice from nurses on the "...

I am a pre-nursing student, and up until now, I have only felt excitement about my budding nursing career. Recently I started volunteering at a children's convalescent home and love it, however, one patient asked me to scratch her back, and I did, n...

I'm feeling the same way too!!! When I think about the future, I want to be a nurse, but then when I'm in class, I have a panic attack thinking about if I can really do this! I don't have any advice on how to make it better, but just wanted to let ...

I am a pre nursing student who is very excited about nursing. Yesterday I went to the doctor and had to have some blood drawn. I decided to watch this, being that I am going into nursing. The nurse was having a hard time finding a vein and was mov...

Thank you so much everyone for your input! It makes me feel so much better!!! Nursing is my dream and I feel much better knowing there are others out there who understand! Thanks again everyone!

I just registered for my nursing classes, but i want to get as much experience as i can, so i am trying to volunteer at hospitals. One hospital had a job application type form to fill out with forms for references to fill out. I chose one of my cow...

I just signed up for my pre reqs for nursing and I am so excited!!! I have been calling for months trying to get a job shadowing opportunity, but no one will call me back! This is a second career for me, and every one I tell that I want to be a nurs...

I just signed up for my pre reqs for nursing and I am so excited!!! I have been calling for months trying to get a job shadowing opportunity, but no one will call me back! This is a second career for me, and every one I tell that I want to be a nur...

I just signed up for my pre reqs for nursing and I am so excited!!! I have been calling for months trying to get a job shadowing opportunity, but no one will call me back! This is a second career for me, and every one I tell that I want to be a nurs...

I was wanting to do oncology, but that can always change after learning new things in school! :wink2:

I just signed up for my pre reqs for nursing school at a university that offers an RN program during the weekend and evenings. This is a second career for me, so I figured I could work the job I have while completing the RN program. I have talked t...

Do you need a masters degree to become an oncology nurse or can you just have your bachlors? I am thinking of going into nursing school and would like to go into oncology, but this is a second career for me so I will only be getting my bachelor's deg...

I have recently decided to go to nursing school, however this is a second career choice, so time and funds are a factor. I had a friend whose sister is a nurse tell me that if I go straight to getting my RN, I will have a hard time finding a job. I...

hey Katharine! Did you ever find a weekend CNA class in St. Louis? Thanks!

Is there such thing as CNA training anymore? If so, does anyone know where there is training available in the St. Louis area? Thanks!!

I am not currently a nurse, but I'm currently in school getting my graphic design degree. However, I keep thinking about nursing. My friend flat out laughed at me when I first told her about my thoughts of doing so. She thinks I'm too much of a priss...

I am not currently a nurse, but I'm currently in school getting my graphic design degree. However, I keep thinking about nursing. My friend flat out laughed at me when I first told her about my thoughts of doing so. She thinks I'm too much of a pr...