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  1. Nursing Career Questions

    LookForward replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    How did you get into nursing? I happened to do well in science courses in high school and yes....after speaking with friends and some adults, i was convinced nursing is a stable career and it was the...

  2. Current Undergraduate Student Wishing to Pursue a BSN but Does Not Have an RN Degree

    LookForward replied to Val A.'s topic in General Nursing

    try stony brook university and binghamton university...they dont require you to have an rn

  3. How was your Externship ?

    LookForward replied to DaddyO's topic in General Students

    I worked 12 hours 3x a week. It was one of the best experiences in my life, as Im aware it was such a rare opportunity. I was an extern in a critical care--cardiac floor. Learning and having the...

  4. will i still be a "new grad"?

    LookForward replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input....anyone knows of someone who went thru the same situation?....we have a clinical class but its more on community setting...perhaps i should take a refresher course during the...

  5. will i still be a "new grad"?

    LookForward posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how recruiters would react to my future resume... graduated from an adn program in 2010, got my license at this time...worked at a hospital for 2 months. went straight to rn-bsn school...

  6. Anyone ever feel lonely? (a little depressing)

    LookForward replied to ERsn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    i totally can relate with your post. I am introverted, which makes it harder to make friends. I became more reclusive when I went to nursing school. Books were my constant companions. But besides...

  7. Failed ADN program, now trying for BSN

    LookForward replied to blessed2bfree's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    yes, i knew someone who failed the adn program and is now enrolled in a BSN program. The colleges are out there. I say go for it. Actually, Im going for my BSN right now. Me and this person might...

  8. Can you complete 1 nursing degree at 2 universities?

    LookForward replied to my3morinboys's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i suggest start looking into the colleges you plan to transfer to, and see if they will accept the credits from your current program...I heard people transferring their prerequisites. I'm not so sure...

  9. did i just ruin my career at 21

    LookForward posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated last december 2009. In May, I landed a full time position on a med-surgical floor. I was of couse happy and my family proud. I was finally making a regular income. Midway through...

  10. did i just ruin my career at 21

    LookForward replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    CNL2B nailed it =) all of the classes I have to take are on campus. It's not as "flexible" or friendly to a working RN's schedule, compared to many other rn-bsn programs nowadays. It's a state...

  11. If you had to pick two careers/paid hobbies other than nursing...

    LookForward replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    write....or id probably major in art history or philosophy (if there were bright--actually existing--job prospects for these

  12. did i just ruin my career at 21

    LookForward replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    THANK you everyone....yes, it's about time that i become confident with the choices I make regardless of what others might state. Only I know who I really am and what's best for my welfare. Thanks...

  13. Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

    LookForward replied to Missy BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    couldnt afford med school..at first, i wanted to be a doctor, but after working as a nurse, I am repelled by the lifestyle of a physician. One cannot assume that doctors are smarter or have higher...

  14. adn going to rn-bsn right away

    LookForward posted a topic in General Nursing

    so after getting the associates, one decides to go do the rn-bsn right away---this program will take 2 years full time (on campus)... would it hurt the resume--seeing you obtained your rn license in...

  15. should i do the adn to bsn with no hospital experience?

    LookForward replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    depends on the

  16. not sure of my niche

    LookForward replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    id like to agree with you too on this one...i was an extern on a critical care floor during summer last year, and loved how the nurses have an in depth knowledge of the patients. i couldnt do it on...

  17. not sure of my niche

    LookForward posted a topic in General Nursing

    So here it goes... after graduating with Associates, i got a job at a med-surgical floor. but mid orientation (2 months), i quit to get the BSN (got a full scholarship provided i study full time). i...

  18. am i making the right choice?

    LookForward posted a topic in General Nursing

    i graduated last dec 09 and got a full time job at a hospital last May. Then i got a full scholarship offer from a uni--but they want me to be a full time student (starting this fall) Now, i realize...

  19. am i making the right choice?

    LookForward replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU everyone for the support. I chose to go back to school. sitting down with the managers was quite tough. It was the hardest decision I had to make thus far.....I only let one co-worker know...

  20. new grad depressed and feeling burnt out already

    LookForward posted a topic in General Nursing

    been on the job for seven weeks (with preceptor) at a hospital....but i already feel down....i do everything i could, dont even eat anymore, but stilll feel like i havent done enough..worse, i get...

  21. new grad depressed and feeling burnt out already

    LookForward replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the input..... I am leaving the job...will head back to

  22. new grad depressed and feeling burnt out already

    LookForward replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    when i said lonely...i guess im realizing i dont know anymore who's concerned of my welfare...i wanted support from family, friends and co-workers...and now im realizing their decisions for me are...

  23. so i cried at work

    LookForward posted a topic in General Nursing

    so im a new grad, working at a hospital. now im getting overwhelmed (been working for a month. 8 patients now). I do all the meds and notes, picked up orders... but by the time i give my report, i...

  24. am i making the right choice?

    LookForward replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    i will have a conference with the directors, educator and preceptor...tomorrow..this conference is an evaluation on my performance...would it also be a proper time to bring it

  25. so i cried at work

    LookForward replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    i am on orientation with a preceptor..but we just tried how i'll do with 8 patients (number of patients went up 1-2 per week--was doing fine with 6) but she was there to help me--altho i was more on...