My sentiments exactly. Nursing is a second career for me and I was so thankful for an opportunity to go into a profession that I wanted to do for many years and wanted to help people. Now, having...
Been there as well. You should remind your trainer that if you are doing well or becoming more competent in the job, that is a reflection on her/him. You should kindly remind her/him that you want...
ccampbell1012 replied to skicoachrn's topic in Nursing Humor
Hilarious!!!! This made me think about all my embarrassing moments...that I still continue to have. I think more nurses should share their stories. For some reason, after nurses have been...
ccampbell1012 replied to SydneyJo1's topic in General Nursing
I agree with the other posts. I think you should wear what makes you feel comfortable in. You will be nervous with the interview anyway and if you are fidgety with your clothes, that would be...
ccampbell1012 replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in Geriatric, LTC
Wow! I don't really have any suggestions other than just hang in there if you want to be there. It sounds very hectic and chaotic. I would freak out having between 20 - 27 patients. You sound like...
I totally agree! I would never venture off to live in another country and not know or try to learn the language. I have patients who have lived here 20+ years and do not know more than 3 words in...
Hi there! I am in my 1st year of nursing. I started my first nursing job in June, 2009, so it is soon to be one year. Yeahhh!!!! As I was reading your post, I was really sad for you but also...
It can definitely be a tough decision on what you want to do. I had a similar dilemma a few years ago and I chose to pursue the nursing route. I have now been in my Med-Surg job for almost 10 months....