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  1. WGU RN-BSN in 1 1/2 years??

    nsue replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi, I am scheduled to start Nov 2015. How long did it end up taking you to finish your BSN. I also would like to finish asap. I wonder if they are trained to discourage rapid progression through the...

  2. Managing stress during shift

    nsue replied to charlie8025's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Glad to hear you are doing so much better! It encourages me to just hang in

  3. New Grad RN, and I don't like it!

    nsue replied to Evalina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for posting this. It helps to know there are others out there who are feeling insecure, stupid and stressed out there. Like you I did great in school but my job stresses me out so much I am...

  4. Panic attacks

    nsue replied to respiratoryqeen's topic in Psychiatric

    Never had anxiety or a panic attack til nursing school and now as a nurse the other day. I will make an appt. with my Dr. and see what can be done! I am sure the other nurses thought I was on drugs or...

  5. Managing stress during shift

    nsue replied to charlie8025's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am so glad you posted this! I am a new nurse and am sometimes so overwhelmed I panic, which of course doesn't help because then I can't think! I will try all the advice here before going the drug...

  6. Absolutely incompetent...not so sure "it gets better".

    nsue replied to opossum's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can tell you that you are not alone! I am feeling like a big incompetent fool! I was a CNA for over 30 years wanted to be a nurse my whole life and now that I'm there I wish I was back being a CNA....

  7. New RN working Rehab/LTC Im overwhelmed. HELP!

    nsue replied to Jamie6RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with you capecodmermaid! As a new grad I came out of school with very few clinical hours. The first year of school we only did 12 5hr days a term. The second year we did 8 hours but only 12...

  8. My gut is telling me you are not a nurse

    nsue replied to ksc0723's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't give up there is so much to do in nursing. I like teaching too and am thinking about teaching cna/cma classes. You never know what will come

  9. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    nsue replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always feel like I am forgetting something or that I didn't do something. The anxiety it terrible and I lose alot of sleep over it....rehashing it in my mind and evaluating the decisions I made. I...

  10. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    nsue replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All exellent advice thanks! I think one mistake that I make is telling others I don't feel confident...I am going to watch that from now

  11. Is nursing really for me?

    nsue replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is an LPN and got a job at Kaiser in a pediatric clinic. She loves it! You should try and pursue whatever you think you'll like

  12. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    nsue replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not alone! I feel the same way! I know we look dumb for asking questions but who cares! We are just trying to do the right thing. I am over 50 and a new grad, I know that it takes me 2x longer...

  13. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    nsue replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In that case I can't wait for the 6 mo mark! At this point I just want to crawl under a rock! I am not confident in my decisions and am overwhelmed! The only thing that keeps me going is telling...

  14. Is nursing really for me?

    nsue replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    Hey hang in there! I am a new grad and thinking the same thing. There is just so much to learn it is overwhelming! I decided to stick out my current job atleast 6mo before moving on if things don't...

  15. quick ND/STG question!

    nsue replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a good diagnostic statement not sure about the goal maybe it should be maintain current activity level or a specific goal related to self care/activity tolerance. such as patient will be...

  16. Helpful first year tips

    nsue replied to Kilika421's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The book contemporary and maternal nursing helped me when I was in clinicals also there is a small flip book on ob nursing that is awesome, you can fit it in your pocket. I think it is davis but not...

  17. how long do i feel like an idiot?

    nsue replied to belindalou's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have seen lots of Eddies and Frankies in school and at work. I would like to be more confident but never shut my mind to learning! I would want Frankie any

  18. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    nsue replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks Ruby We newbies just need a little reassurance now and then! By the way do you think I can use my age as an excuse. I am in my 50's and think it makes it harder to learn. What do you

  19. feel like an idiot

    nsue replied to katygw's topic in General Nursing

    Canesdukegirl, I like what you said about the hurry up and fix it getting us in trouble. Last night I felt like all night long I was in that mode because it was one crazy thing after another....

  20. 3 medication errors in 7 months!

    nsue replied to NYCRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that we are hard on ourselves because we care. I am also learning that when I am feeling overwhelmed/stressed that is most likely when I'll make a mistake. I think taking a second or two to...

  21. how long do i feel like an idiot?

    nsue replied to belindalou's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All I can say is you are not alone! I guess all we can do is try to learn and do our best. If others think we are idiots there is nothing we can do about it. Just ignore those who would rather say...

  22. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    nsue replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow I am sorry to hear about what you are going through! I just want you to know you are not alone. I feel the same way. I am super stressed and afraid I'll make a mistake. I just don't have any...

  23. New RN working Rehab/LTC Im overwhelmed. HELP!

    nsue replied to Jamie6RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have the same problem. I am a new grad and have been working in LTC for 4 weeks now I am overwhelmed. I am on graveyard shift so am not getting enough sleep. I feel stupid when I ask questions and...

  24. New Nurse Confidence?

    nsue replied to LyndzBenz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am asking myself the same question. I am a new nurse and work in a nursing home. I used to work there as a med aid and people say to me....you should know how to do the job you worked here before....

  25. Help: My Deaf Stethoscope

    nsue replied to choken666's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks CrazyGoon, I did as you suggested and did not have any problems in clinical after that. I am pretty sure you are right about those squishy ear pieces! Oh and I stretched out my stethescope so...