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...

  16. Male Nursing Students

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

    Heather- Thanks for asking the guys. I think most guys just don't realize how well they can do this. We've all assumed nursing as more requiring the skill set of a mother than a scientist. I've really...

  17. Ages of male nursing students?

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

    Love the attitude! You'll like being the "old man"! Your gray hair will help you cheat all the way through school. You've either had most of the procedures done to you or a family member....

  18. Ages of male nursing students?

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

    53 years old. Started the program in August. We have 21 students in my flight. 5 are male. Only one person besides me over 30. I've been surprised how much my age has helped. In the past, I've...

  19. Patient Advocate Documentation Help Please

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

    I appreciate the help. Thank you. But after thinking about it this afternoon, I think I'm going to change goals. Nothing I think matters if my mother in law doesn't put those hearing aids in and...

  20. Patient Advocate Documentation Help Please

    A New Start posted a topic in General Students

    I need help. I started LVN school in August. In the first week my mother in law went into tachycardia a fib and of course went into CHF. Then she had a small CVA followed by a couple of weeks of...

  21. Drug Flash Cards driving me insane...

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

    You're getting great feedback. I'm a newbie too. It's helped me. I figured out why some of this is so confusing. Believe it or not, there is no standardized classification system between...

  22. Strip searches?

    A New Start replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    I don't know if this is relevant to your question, but here goes. I'm not out of school yet. Just considering this specialty myself. A family member of mine is an officer in charge of a county...

  23. working as cna while in lpn school?

    A New Start replied to rhonda1976's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I couldn't do it, but I'm a 53 year old coming back to school after many years. I carry 17 hours. One of my 4 hour classes requires 24 outside hours a week in study. I'm making good grades, but...

  24. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

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

    Thank you for your encouragement. I am completing my second week in school, and I'll have to say the RNs in my life have been real champions. Last week my wife asked me to look in on my mother in...

  25. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

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

    i'm a brand new baby 52 year old lvn student. i've been told, i was accepted to begin in 3 weeks. yep. grandpa is finally putting his big girl panties on, and going to nursing school! this is why i've...