ChasingRain

ChasingRain

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  1. Newbie Needs Advice

    ChasingRain replied to jennm11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting school in May, so really I'm a newbie too. While I can't offer you much advice, I wanted to congratulate you on going into nursing . I haven't been to school in 10 years myself so I...

  2. Nursing field dilemma

    ChasingRain replied to luckycharms's topic in General Nursing

  3. I've been bullied all my life, and it continues...

    ChasingRain replied to asdjkl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :redpinkhe Just wanted to let you know I care, and to say sorry that you're going through this. I wish I had some magic solution to your problems that would make everything better, but I don't think...

  4. feeling overwhelmed

    ChasingRain replied to rectal itch's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand the "feeling like I'm in a fog". Things go so fast sometimes that our heads are spinning with info, what's the right way, what's the wrong way. etc.....But, even though we...

  5. Finally landed an interview

    ChasingRain replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats I hope the interview goes great, good luck

  6. What's wrong with seeking stability & security?

    ChasingRain replied to oneflyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    "It is well known that people that feel poorly about themselves "rescue" others to feel better about themselves. It gives them a God-like image of themselves. What better profession to enter if...

  7. Happily Addicted to allnurses.com

    ChasingRain replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome song I'm happily addicted too:coollook:, and am on every free chance I get. I'll have to slowly detox once I start school in May due to a lack of time But, I'll be sure to pick the habit...

  8. nurse who got fired...

    ChasingRain replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't be ashamed of something that had nothing to do with you...If you do marry your boyfriend, I say take his Last Name and be proud of it :) If anyone happens to ask you about your MIL then...

  9. I just want to be a great nurse...

    ChasingRain replied to KansasFNP's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like you have the makings for a Great Nurse already! Just don't lose sight of what you have just said; hold on to it when you have a bad day or get a tough patient:redbeathe You're the type...

  10. What's wrong with seeking stability & security?

    ChasingRain replied to oneflyLPN's topic in General Nursing

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  11. What's wrong with seeking stability & security?

    ChasingRain replied to oneflyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you're saying and agree.....but, only to a certain extent. There are many people who go into nursing b/c of the stability and security, but IMO they need to have the underlying WANT...

  12. Nursing is not recession proof

    ChasingRain replied to Bluekitteh's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you're darned if you do, and darned if you don't So many of us want to go back to school and do something "better" with our lives but you begin to wonder if there is a "better" out there with...

  13. LPN schools please help??

    ChasingRain replied to Tiffygurl007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not really sure how everything works( considering I'm just about to start my lpn program in May) but I've heard bad things about schools that aren't accredited...like they are a rip off, and it's...

  14. I completed my program!

    ChasingRain replied to StudentNurse2142's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations I can't wait to be posting this.....But, I don't even start my program until May so I have a year to go Good luck with your future as a

  15. Anyone Doing/Done Evening/Weekend Program?

    ChasingRain replied to CrazyMom4's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm starting my LPN program in May and it will be full-time day classes and a 12 month program. I have two young children( 8 and 3) and I know it's going to be a hectic year but def doable :) The...

  16. Accepted to LPN program/intro

    ChasingRain replied to VioletKaliLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats !!! I'll be starting my LPN program May 3rd and I'm really excited too! I'll be sure and let you know how it goes, and I hope you'll keep us informed Oh and just under 4,000 is an awesome...

  17. I Have No Cartilage In Either Shoulder????

    ChasingRain replied to roseofKY's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, I'm sorry to hear that I'm not sure what I would do in your situation. Only you know how much pain you can handle, but you will be doing some lifting so that's def something you'll want to...

  18. What does External mean in nursing school?

    ChasingRain posted a topic in General Nursing

    I over heard two nursing students talking the other day when I was getting my hair cut and one of them said that she was External.....It reminded me of the time I was talking to my cousin and she told...

  19. How long will RN take verses LPN going to school part time?

    ChasingRain replied to ericalemus's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on what school you are going to and where you live. Here in TN if you do LPN school part-time(which is 4pm-8pm 4 nights a week and then 8-3 on saturdays) it will take you 18months, but...

  20. Something to start your day with a smile

    ChasingRain replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

    Aww ...It made me cry and smile. It really makes you want to give the best care to all things living, not just humans. I'm happy that so many ppl are starting to adopt shelter animals rather than...

  21. Help me save my poor hands

    ChasingRain replied to wmg246's topic in General Nursing

    Gold Bond!! Love this stuff. They even have gold bond hand sanitizer now and it's awesome. Just

  22. Torn between programs

    ChasingRain replied to mmmmmcheese's topic in General Nursing

    As of right now (because of the long waiting lists) my local college isn't accepting GPAs lower than 3.5 for the nursing program. So you may want to start by checking with your local college and find...

  23. Yikes! I'm scared!

    ChasingRain replied to TraceesJourney's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have an aunt(48 yrs) and a friend (54) who have both completed the program and they did great. It all depends on your study habits and how determined you are. If it's been a while since you have...

  24. Living like a vampire....

    ChasingRain replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    First of all...Vampires are awesome, just saying (twilight fan).... With that being said, I'm def not one b/c no matter how hard I tried to make my body adjust to third shift it wouldn't. I tried...

  25. How do you wear your hair for work?

    ChasingRain replied to ChasingRain's topic in General Nursing

    Wow it def seems like the majority so far prefer it long and in either a bun or ponytail. I'm not sure why but I always assumed most nurses would prefer their hair short. I know in my area if you go...