Getreal2011

Getreal2011

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  1. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    :smackingfThank you. I'm glad someone does.

  2. First job

    Getreal2011 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What was your first day like, on your very first

  3. Have you always known you wanted to be a nurse?

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I feel less and less hesitant about my choice, as I read about the experiences of other people. I have had a couple of people ask why I was going into nursing now? They would say stuff like...

  4. Hardest class

    Getreal2011 posted a topic in General Students

    Just curious... What's the hardest class you have had so

  5. Have you always known you wanted to be a nurse?

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    That is interesting. What's the hardest thing you encountered so far? Have you found anything to be a serious mental or physical challenge

  6. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    You made some very good and valid points. People do look at the negative first. I try not to ever say, "all" people are like this. I don't call people names, I state how I feel from what I have read...

  7. Have you always known you wanted to be a nurse?

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    wow, that's kind of the way things happened for me. i have been around it so much in the past five years because my mother, father, and i have had cancer. so, i think this contributes to my interest...

  8. Have you always known you wanted to be a nurse?

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    I can completely relate. I don't remember much guidance counseling in school. I have always worked in administration. I always admired people in medical professions, but wasn't sure if it was for...

  9. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    True...true!

  10. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    Thank you. I can imagine how nurses must feel sometimes and I have never faulted them for feeling the way they do. I have seen posters say that, students are just in the way, nothing you can do will...

  11. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    Very good points. I also, try to always mention the positive comments, posts, and feedback I have seen. Not all of us "students" come in with these attitudes they talk about. Not all nurses are...

  12. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    I chose that comparison and I'll stick with it. You choose to express yourself the way you want and I'll do the same. You have no idea of the trials I've experienced in life and vice-versa, but...

  13. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    Well, that's a honest answer. I can respect

  14. Have you always known you wanted to be a nurse?

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Did you ever think twice about going into nursing? Were you nervous at any point? Or, did you ever second guess your

  15. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    yes, and that is just

  16. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    You know that's true...better here than out there. Ohh that's what a "troll" is! I kept seeing people say, "oh it's probably a troll" but I didn't know what that

  17. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    my thoughts

  18. This is like going to war...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    Thank you! You're right...I need to remember this is the "virtual world" not the real world. I still look forward to becoming a nurse. Thank you, for sharing your experience and thanks for the...

  19. Nurses Eating Their Young

    Getreal2011 replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know this was written a while ago, but this was great. It just helped me understand some things I was beginning to become discouraged by....thank

  20. Hardest class

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    I hear this is really hard! Good

  21. Do you ever get the feeling your professors are trying to weed you out?

    Getreal2011 replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    Wow...some of these stories are making me nervous...I won't lie. I understand making sure you have the knowledge you should have by the end of the class, but some of this is just a little...

  22. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Getreal2011 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow that is pretty gross. I've been reading this thread and trying to prepare myself for the worst, but some of this stuff is pretty bad.

  23. Brain surgery last week, then coming to ED for pain. Wait 4 hours to be seen.

    Getreal2011 replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, I'm going to have to second that one CGMedic. Last year my appendix acted up and the pain got worse within a couple of hours. Family members didn't call an ambulance they drove me to the...

  24. What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

    Getreal2011 replied to NICU Kristen's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Lennonninja. Business casual and have a set of scrubs for back

  25. Why is it a crime...

    Getreal2011 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I love to hear. I know it will be hard most days, but I also feel that it will definitely be worth