A New Start

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1. Being assertive

   A New Start replied to cuteinpinkNS's topic in General Nursing

   I respectfully disagree. You sound as if your attempts at assertiveness have not gone as well for you, as for some men you have seen. That rationale sounds like reverse sexism. I'm sure you didn't...

2. Being assertive

   A New Start replied to cuteinpinkNS's topic in General Nursing

   Also, don't mark your communication success strictly by the other person's reaction. Effective communication is like playing catch. It takes both parties to succeed. Just calmly take responsibility...

3. Being assertive

   A New Start replied to cuteinpinkNS's topic in General Nursing

   The difference between being assertive and aggresive is the object of your discussion. If you are confronting a line of reasoning, or communication method, you are assertive. If you are attacking...

4. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   A New Start replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Oh, and yes there will be things you don't like. I hated OB. So what? I helped some hurting girls. Most young enough to be my daughter. You'll find something you don't like about ANY job! But is...

5. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   A New Start replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I was pinned last Wednesday night on my birthday. I turned 54 that night. My HESI exit scores were in the top 7% of the nation. Yes, I have socks older than some of my class mates. So what? Its...

6. Nudity?

   A New Start replied to tlp514's topic in General Students

   I'm 5' 10" ; weigh 260 and i'm 53 yrs old. Where they at? I'll send those perverts to therapy! All kidding aside. I was worried about nudity too. (Not my own). I took a C.N.A. course first. It...

7. Has anyone successfully completed an LVN-to-RN program?

   A New Start replied to Megn510's topic in LPN to RN

   You sound like you still have one foot in and one foot out. Are you too afraid of critical care or not called You have done what you wanted to do. Now what you want to do. Decide,. Then put them...

8. "Nurses Are So Mean"

   A New Start replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Look at the length and tone of your rant. You sound every bit as whiney as the people you complain about. I agree many of the folks are too sensitive. Most are younger. They just lack the skills or...

9. Male Nursing Students

   A New Start replied to Ram1802h's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Just a couple of hours south of Lubbock. The pay is better than Lubbock, and I haven't seen any grad that was serious, unemployed. Come on down! A New

10. How do you overcome nervousness when with patients?

    A New Start replied to j_tay1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It helps me to remember what I'm bringing them. I'm bringing mercy. Here's an example. The other day I had to remove a JP drain. Pt had a new LUQ colostomy, a central line, JP line, a NG tube, a...

11. 57 And I Made It Into Nursing School!!!!!!!

    A New Start replied to roseofKY's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm 53 and graduating in August. You go girl! We're all proud of you.:uhoh3::redbeathe:cheers::kiss:):thankya::yelclap: Hang around here when you need some strength and hope, and come back it you...

12. Am I too old?

    A New Start replied to vikkivik's topic in General Nursing

    To me, its the wrong question. Are you called? Not are you too old! Tell me. Am I too old? I'm 53. I'm in the 7th month of an LVN program. I have 4 grown kids and 7 grandkids. I'm barely hanging on...

13. What *other* jobs are LVN's qualified for?

    A New Start replied to RN/Mom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try to look for a network of local contacts instead of jobs. People love to help. Ask them to. Good Luck! A New

14. School is kicking my ***

    A New Start replied to ksrose1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I love pagandeva2000! She's right about not letting people bully you. I'm in the 7th month of my LVN program and I can see bullies coming now. If they ask me what kind of a nurse I'm going to be, I...

15. Discouraged with school

    A New Start replied to wiggi22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No one can tell you whether you are called to be a nurse or not. I get discouraged and doubt myself sometimes. Hang on until you can get some steady patient contact. They will let you know real...