MsLoriRN

MsLoriRN BSN, RN

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  1. What is it REALLY like for new grads right now?

    MsLoriRN replied to JamieA0321's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi, Jamie! Just to encourage you, what you are seeing is, indeed, job cycling related to the extreme recession. Nursing has been through this before...I was caught in it as a new grad back in the...

  2. Nursing and Back Problems

    MsLoriRN replied to carolinadiva's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have many years of nursing under my belt, and have done so with a "tender back" for a number of them. My very worst years with back pain were when I was a student nurse, oddly enough! I...

  3. Some Help Please

    MsLoriRN replied to sml05's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it's difficult for any of us to say what you should or should not do, but here goes... First, finish your bachelor's degree. You're probably planning to do that anyway, so that one was easy!...

  4. Help with deciding becoming a nurse or occupational therapist!

    MsLoriRN replied to interestedinnursing2's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, You may want to check around to see how the OT profession is looking in this economy. For the vast majority of potential nursing students that I talk to, I do NOT recommend that you choose...

  5. Advice for prospective nurse...

    MsLoriRN replied to dontwory's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, To answer your questions, most days I've loved being a nurse and some I wished I was doing anything else...doesn't that sound like every other career you could pick from? As for whether or...

  6. Student concerned about future...advice needed.

    MsLoriRN replied to hollycp's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, I have a few thoughts for you: Have you thought much beyond getting out of nursing school and getting a job in the hospital? Is there some specific reason that you are planning to get your...

  7. Hi Everyone - Considering Nursing, have some Q's

    MsLoriRN replied to metal_m0nk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't always discourage people from the LPN course, especially if they really understand what their likely role in nursing will be, but from what you just wrote I would advise you to research it...

  8. Hi Everyone - Considering Nursing, have some Q's

    MsLoriRN replied to metal_m0nk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I'm going to advise you a little differently that some of the other posts have. I don't know how long everyone else who responded has been in nursing, or if they are even nurses yet...nor do I...

  9. Mid-college crisis? or enlightenment?

    MsLoriRN replied to confused_in_pdx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, First may I say that I know exactly what you are going through! It took me 7 years to finish college, after changing my major 3 times and attending 3 different schools! I finally ended up...

  10. Will it matter that I have a non-nursing B.S.?

    MsLoriRN replied to maggie24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, You received a lot of tremendous responses...what a great forum! I don't have anything particularly earth-shattering to add, but I did want to tell you that when I read your question, something...

  11. Do you think this is a good idea? ...

    MsLoriRN replied to J87513's topic in Florida Nursing

    hello, i can relate to what you're going through...i struggled with this also, but ultimately got through it with an "a." one person wrote that he/she tried to do chem during a condensed summer...

  12. Brand new nurse: Feeing lost

    MsLoriRN replied to fissileflower's topic in General Nursing

    OK, that helps. A couple of thoughts...first, every new nurse feels overwhelmed and underprepared. I think it's always a bit of a shock when you realize that nursing school doesn't make you an...

  13. Considering a Career Change

    MsLoriRN replied to carpediem_1271's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, and welcome! These were all interesting posts...lots of IT people! I've talked with a number of folks who were right where you all are! I'm going to give you some ideas to chew on (to save your...

  14. So sad

    MsLoriRN replied to coachswife09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my dear, hang in there and do not give up on your dream! I always tell students that if you can keep in mind why you want to become a nurse, you will figure out how. So ask yourself why it is...

  15. Brand new nurse: Feeing lost

    MsLoriRN replied to fissileflower's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, You say you are "being trained at a new job to go out on my own"...what exactly do you mean? Are you working in a hospital on a unit? Or are you with a temporary staffing agency? Just a tad...

  16. Best Books to read for a Pre-Nursing Student?

    MsLoriRN replied to nursing8648's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Should I Be A Nurse? A Journey of Self-Exploration for Those Considering a Career in Nursing is one of mine that you may enjoy, too. It's gotten good reviews. Best of luck to you! Lori, RN

  17. Best Books to read for a Pre-Nursing Student?

    MsLoriRN replied to nursing8648's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I'm not sure of what all else is out there, but as far as clinical rotations go, they'll vary widely by what nursing school program you're in and how they handle it. My clinicals were rigorous...

  18. For those of use New Grads not getting jobs, what do you suggest?

    MsLoriRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, It's got to be disheartening, with all the great stuff you clearly have on your resume! You're caught in the middle of a really wierd situation right now. Trust me...there IS a nursing shortage!...

  19. RRT or LPN need advice to decide

    MsLoriRN replied to Melissa1226's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Melissa, I hear your confusion and frustration!!! I hope I can help out...you've got a TON of responsibility, and not much time to meet it. So here's a hug, :icon_hug: , take a deep breath, and...

  20. New Grads and getting hired

    MsLoriRN replied to GWCCStudentRN's topic in General Students

    Hi, and first off, congratulations on being as far down the road to "RN" as you are! The hiring of new grads being slow right now isn't a brand new phenomenon. Nursing has been going in cycles such...

  21. I wish I had studied this before Nursing 101.......

    MsLoriRN replied to twins2005's topic in General Students

    Hi, and an early "welcome to nursing!" to you! I LOVE IT that you asked this question about math and nursing!:yeah:I've had several high-school students who love math tell me that they were surprised...

  22. Should I Become a Nurse?

    MsLoriRN replied to ryan012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi again, Sure, I'd be happy to respond :) (Gives me another chance to play with these smilies...) It helps to have a little background in the history of ICU nursing, and why it was "created."...

  23. Should I Become a Nurse?

    MsLoriRN replied to ryan012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, Ryan... GREAT questions you're asking! You are wise to consider all these things before you commit the time, effort, and $$$$$ to nursing school. As for things like catheterizing patients, it...

  24. For all pre-nursing students

    MsLoriRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that most of your difficulty lies in the fact that you're pursuing employment in the great state of California, I'm afraid. Let me offer a word of wisdom gained by many years of experience...

  25. Career change fears

    MsLoriRN replied to Shortigirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't exactly change careers, but I spent 6.5 yrs in college changing my major 3 times until I finally ended up in nursing, and got the BSN. I think so many of us entered college right out of high...