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Hopeful3

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  1. I would re-write all the notes 2-3 times! Yes, you read that correctly! LOL Also, looked at pictures so I had a way to associate it to the text and gave it more meaning. Lastly, study, study, study....
  2. Wondering if anyone else is feeling this?

    Sleep? What is that? ;-) I have three kids, working and going to school. I start nursing school this fall and I only have two years to go. My life has been a blur this past year or two. You will...
  3. Awesome amazon.com deal for students - FREE Prime!

    That is what I did and ordered all my text books way
  4. Embarassing but true, please advise

    I pray someone you love is never taken away from you by a drunk driver. This is not just a simple little "mistake", it is a neglectful, painful choice that can change someone's life forever. May it...
  5. Is this the career of an RN?!

    You need to get your act together and FAST! GROW UP!! I can't believe you missed only your 2nd day of clinicals?! There are people you would do anything to be accepted into nursing school right now....
  6. Baby during NS = bad idea?

    >> Timing is critical in life. If it is the right time to have children, I daresay that school can wait. It will always be there - whereas the time to have children is fleeting. Well
  7. working and managing nursing school

    I am working and quite a bit but I am realistic that I will have to cut down! I am planning on doing on 1 o 2 nights a week this next year and then only working casually or on call after
  8. Baby during NS = bad idea?

    CRAZY!!!! At the same token, I can't imagine not having my kids! They are my world. It has been done, I know people that have done it. If you have a great family network, a supportive husband, and a...
  9. Harsh realities

    I thought I was young, and I am graduating at 38! Since when is 29 old????? LOL!!!
  10. Harsh realities

    I am sorry to hear this.... I know many awesome older nurses. I think this board does sometimes gloss things over, and it is great to encourage but there is reality. I know there was a discussion on...
  11. Embarassing but true, please advise

    >>"In all honesty, you probably won't get a job." This is unduly pessimistic. As others have posted, there are alot of variables involved. As long as you are honest in your application, I...
  12. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    >> my clinical hands-on skills are lacking. They have suggested I practice on the "dumbies" in the hospital lab and "play" with the machines. They have told me that if my skills are not up to...
  13. Interesting question! You know what, I don't think I would have.... I am working as a tech now and there is something about being there, in the moment - you just do it. Sometimes I think "Okay, did...
  14. Embarassing but true, please advise

    >>Not that DUI isn't serious, but there are so many things that are so much worse. It's not right to punish someone for a lifetime for a one time DUI without injury or property damage. Doesn't...
  15. Embarassing but true, please advise

    >> I imagine that employers will not share the same flippant attitude towards my offense Unfortunately they won't, hopefully your area is more in need of nurses. Ours is not, there is too many...
  16. Do NOT confront her! Have a meeting as soon as possible with your supervisor and her! You don't want to be written up for this. Be looking for another job, ASAP or at least something part time. Sounds...
  17. Embarassing but true, please advise

    Very tough girl..... shows how some things can haunt us a long time. I have a minor misdeamenor on my record from when I was young and had to share it on applications but it was nothing as serious as...
  18. Instructor won't keep hands to self

    >>It turns out I am not the only one to have this dispute. I am the only one 'brave' enough to take it to a hearing. Wow, I stand corrected! Sounds like this was a serious problem and probably...
  19. Instructor won't keep hands to self

    Please do NOT say a word, ride it out. You should like you will maike a wonderful nurse, just get through this. She already wrote you up once for no reason. Just smile, smile, smile and do a great job...
  20. Gotta decide your end goal! In my area if you work in LTC it is very difficult to move from that into a hospital. I love working in the hospital, my sister works in LTC. I wish I could work in LTC (I...
  21. Should I continue or should I not?????

    I know many speak of the "calling" for nursing but I went into it because I knew I was guaranteed a job (I know the economy sucks, and you have to research your area) - this is about the most risk...
  22. This morning I sat with a patient as he died

    Hearing is the last to go, and he knew. I was not able to get to my mom in time and nurse was there, I will always be grateful to her for staying with
  23. Opinions pls!, Is it to late?

    >>>>>> I am so happy to read this! I feel so guilty sometimes leaving my 3 kids all the time (6, 9 and 11) and pursuing this but we really need it for our family. Thankfully my...
  24. Opinions pls!, Is it to late?

    It will be very demanding, and hard with you just starting a family. You CAN do it, just be sure to research everything and know what you are getting into before you spend a lot of time and money. I...
  25. What are clinicals/lab and what do you do?

    Thank you for your response! I have not known what to expect at all! I am currently taking pre-reques (Human Anatomy, Microbology, etc) and will enter the program in the Fall 2010. Thanks