ahintonRN

ahintonRN

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  1. What if I don't get accepted?

    I'm in the process of applying to an accelerated RN-BSN online program. It's looking like I'm going to have to take Art Appreciation, Western Civilizations, British Literature, and some Nursing...
  2. I am relocating to another state and am currently in the process of looking for a job. I have one year of experience on a med/surg unit. I am not particular about the field of nursing I work in, in...
  3. Don't need a brain to be a School Nurse?

    I've been a RN for 4 months and work on a Med/Surg unit in a hospital. I HATE it. I am trying to venture out and see what else is out there for RNs. I have applied for a position as a school nurse in...
  4. I hate nursing..

    AMEN freemirini! I think if my computer would actually work an entire shift, I might not have such a stressful day! It's stressul enough without the vital sign machines dying, printer freezing,...
  5. STL2008- I still feel uncomfortable at times. It just depends on what's going on with my patients. In fact, this week I finally felt totally comfortable with PEG tubes (giving meds, feedings, etc.)...
  6. What if I don't get accepted?

    Thanks Moogie! I appreciate your advice.
  7. I hate nursing..

    As a new nurse I feel very overwhelmed as well. I can relate to most of your comments. I too stay up all night, mind running a million miles an hour, wondering if I forgot something.. I too stay 2...
  8. I've had my license for a few months now, and I still feel overwhelmed. Some days are pretty easy, but then when you throw in admissions and discharges, codes, etc, it can get pretty crazy. I pretty...
  9. Don't need a brain to be a School Nurse?

    I completely agree with all of your comments. I always respected my school nurses and secretly wondered what it would be like to have their job. Now that I have the opportunity, I've discovered how...
  10. Thank you, Lady! Now.. if I only knew where to go?
  11. HELP! I have worked in Med/Surg as a CNA for 2.5 years and an RN for 4 months. I love nursing. I hate where I work. I hate my unit. The staffing sucks. Our supervisor is backstabbing and unsupportive....
  12. Same thing happened to me! I pretty much trained myself.. I hope we find somewhere that makes us happy (and keeps us safe)! Good luck to
  13. STL2008- Maybe I should start counting down in shifts instead of in months.. 8 months sounds overwhelming. What type of unit do you work
  14. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    -Maybe if you spent less time stocking flushes and alcohol wipes and more time checking on your patients, i would actually consider you a "real nurse" -Just because I commented on your nice scrub hat...
  15. Staffing Sucks

    I work on a 28-bed Med/Surg unit. We typically have 5 patient per nurse, whether RN or LPN. The charge nurse never takes patients. We have a CNA that works at the desk and handles the orders, but...
  16. Questions about school nursing

    Thank you for this post! I'm a new graduate and have been working Med/Surg as a tech 2 years, as an RN 4 months. I HATE it! Med/Surg has made me almost quit nursing all together. Lately I've had this...
  17. Disappointed.

    I have always wanted to be a nurse. After working as a CNA for two years, I finally graduated RN school in December. I work on a busy Med/Surg floor in a small, community hospital. I was very excited...
  18. Disappointed.

    To all of you that commented, thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. Just knowing I'm not alone makes me feel much better! To StarGazer, I work days 7a-7p. An example of an unsafe...
  19. 'Just a med/surg nurse'

    BRAVO! As a new RN working on a busy Medical unit, I thank you! I have been licensed for about 4 months and have already endured the labeling. I have been asked, "Why do you just want to work...