Getreal2011

:smackingfThank you. I'm glad someone does. :)

What was your first day like, on your very first job?

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 they couldn't do it cause it's to hard, I should hav...

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

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

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 here. Honestly, I do find it a little unfair that,...

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 in wanting to work in an oncology unit.

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 me. Now, it's all I think about doing. I won't lie ...

True...true!

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 help, and so on and so on. I am NOT a newbie try...

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 negative or "grumpy". Give people chance. It goes ...

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 thanks for your suggestion. I may not obviously ha...

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

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

yes, and that is just sad...

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 was.

my thoughts exactly...

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 encouragement.

It's evident the point was missed. Christine you're right. Oh well....it should end here, it's not worth it to spend anymore time on this topic. You guys have a good holiday weekend.:redpinkhe

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 you!

I hear this is really hard! Good luck!

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 discouraging and I haven't even started NS yet.

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. :smackingf

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 hospital a few minutes away. I was tested, admitted and ...

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