StephPR

Thank you all so much! I agree, I thought oncology was a pretty intense place to start, but I'm feeling more confident about it after reading all of your helpful comments!!! :)

Hello! I have my first clinical coming up tomorrow (night shift, 7pm to 7am), and it happens to be on an oncology unit. I haven't had any courses on cancer or cancer medications yet, so I'm researching them on my own so that I have a least a little...

Don't kill anyone... check!

I'm sure they want the TV off so the residents can focus on their delicious meals. Paper meatloaf... mmm....

Thank you all! I consider myself extremely lucky to have such compassionate and insightful people respond to my post. I REALLY appreciate you guys taking the time to give me a little encouragement. Allnurses is awesome!

I'm really concerned that my sensitive nature will make it difficult for me to be a good nurse. Recently I had a few incidents with animals dying while in my care, and I didn't handle myself well AT ALL. About 2 years ago, I adopted a kitten and tw...

Thank you, Miranda. You offered some very insightful advice. I do know that while I am a very sensitive person (I'm known for crying at Hallmark commercials and the occasional Full House rerun), I do have some preexisting emotional issues when it c...

Thank you soooo much everyone. Your comments are definitely helping to restore my confidence a bit. I appreciate all of the encouragement!!