NurseThis21

NurseThis21 BSN, RN

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  1. Had a realy bad experiance, need some advice.

    NurseThis21 replied to nur2009se's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there! It seems as if you've been introduced to the wonderful world of nursing. NOT!!!! That is definitely not how you're supposed to be oriented to a new position. It looks like your supervisor...

  2. Inpatient mental health position

    NurseThis21 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Mental health is just like any other field of nursing. The only difference is that you are really using your communication and intervention skills more so than technical. You need to have the...

  3. Chicagoland Job Market

    NurseThis21 replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi there! I'm a new grad from the Chicago area and I can tell you that our city is completely saturated with new grads as well as experienced nurses from outside the city who thought they could find...

  4. What are the Night shift hours?

    NurseThis21 replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know that night shift hours are basically 7 PM to 730 AM if you have a twelve hour shift or 11 PM to 730 AM if you work an eight hour shift. I don't think there are any other variations of night...

  5. Encouraging words to New Grads and Newer Nurses

    NurseThis21 replied to SummerGarden's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the support and kind words! However, I refuse to get baptized by fire and if anyone has an issue with that then it's time for me to move on! It's good that you found supportive nurses...

  6. So who got a job and how?

    NurseThis21 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May 2009 and started my first job in September 2009. In Chicago, other nurse candidates were cut throat for a handful of positions and the majority failed to realize that a monotone...

  7. confused new grad

    NurseThis21 replied to Leah236's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I may not be the best advice-giver since I'm a new grad as well, but I'll try anyway! If I were you, I would try to get some experience in L&D since that is where you are planning to get an...

  8. New Grad and I can't find a job

    NurseThis21 replied to angeloublue22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Indeed, this is an odd time for nurses who are just starting out. You'd think there would be a plethora of jobs for us, but that isn't the case in most areas. However, this is the time for you to...

  9. Gum Chewing

    NurseThis21 replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I chew gum at work because of the many reasons that other posters have mentioned. It keeps me focused and away from most stressors that would usually leave me bug-eyed. It seems like nursing has a lot...

  10. am i missing something?

    NurseThis21 replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    Everyone has their own method of studying. If it doesn't take countless hours for you to understand something, don't beat yourself up over it if you aren't doing what your friends are doing. I didn't...

  11. Felt Like A Real Nurse Today

    NurseThis21 replied to Kim, HHRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aww! That's so sweet! I'm glad you had your first experience with being a nurse! I'm sure that'll be your inspiration when you start working. I've only been a nurse for four months, but I will say...

  12. Starting my new job....

    NurseThis21 replied to lene_snider's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!! I hope that was some nice encouragement for you! Congrats on your new job! If you are a little concerned about your "like level" with med/surg, just chalk it up to the need to have...

  13. Why apply for a new RN residence program?

    NurseThis21 replied to caihong's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't believe it's that necessary to get into a residency program. Lots of new grads, especially in today's economy, had to toughen up and start out in a new field without the ever-present mentor...

  14. Study Help with Psyciatric Nursing

    NurseThis21 replied to RNwannabeme's topic in General Students

    Hi There! I would think of it as, the first diagnosis deals directly with why the patient is acting the way that they are. There is no "maybe", "could be" or "might be risky" behavior; it's straight...

  15. Opinions Needed Please!

    NurseThis21 replied to Greeneyes812's topic in General Students

    Hi there! I've actually been a new grad RN for about 4 months (graduated in May 2009), and I will also add to chorus by saying that all of the book knowledge is useless unless you put it to good use...

  16. Do the first year blues go away?

    NurseThis21 replied to mellowish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will say that the blues will probably remain somewhere in your psyche for the rest of your life. This is only stop #1 on this roller coaster so there will always be a fair share of...

  17. Should I quit my job?

    NurseThis21 replied to shortsuzy87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Let's continue to be reminded of the fact that you just graduated in July. It's funny how us new grads expect ourselves to be all-knowing robots in our first career! Personally, I wouldn't leave the...

  18. NCLEX review books

    NurseThis21 replied to MJB2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have Borders bookstore or at least any substantial bookstore in your area, save your money and spend a few hours each day reading through the latest versions of Saunders Comprehensive, Exam...

  19. Is my First Job as a Nurse setting my Career goals back?

    NurseThis21 replied to Annginac2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To be completely honest with you, I think you should start sending your resumes out to actual nursing positions so that you can gain that experience (i.e. everything you learned in school)! And your...

  20. Help! Advice Needed! Social work vs. Nursing

    NurseThis21 replied to cjohns889's topic in General Students

    Hi There! I have two words for you: Psychiatric Nursing. I was just like you two years ago and didn't really fall in love with the concept of learning a gazillion techniques and remembering them for...

  21. Passed NCLEX..what now?

    NurseThis21 replied to Reese17's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi there! You can definitely start looking for jobs now. As long as you know you passed the NCLEX then you can fill out applications and just put "license number pending" to let them know that you...

  22. 10 Words or Less

    NurseThis21 replied to C-Cam RN's topic in Psychiatric

    1) What is the best thing about your job as a psyche nurse? --> Being able to see my patient's frown turn upside down (mostly because of the mood stabilizers, but I'd like to think I helped...

  23. New grad RN job!

    NurseThis21 replied to bodz01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there! Honestly, I think new nurses are only expected to know how to breathe in and out the proper way. Once we get through school and NCLEX, it seems as though we've only retained bits and pieces...

  24. Delayed But Not Deined!! U Must Read My Story!!

    NurseThis21 replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing Ujones! I'm so happy to see so many success stories! Welcome to the wonderful world of nursing and I wish you all the best! NurseThis21, BSN, RN UIC

  25. Is this Fear of taking the RN board

    NurseThis21 replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi There! As a great wise man once said, "There is nothing to fear, but fear itself". Only you are holding yourself back from something that is actually trivial in nature. We as humans love making...