ahintonRN

ahintonRN

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  1. What if I don't get accepted?

    ahintonRN posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    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. Job Searching - Supporting Documents

    ahintonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    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?

    ahintonRN posted a topic in School

    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..

    ahintonRN replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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. Please tell me other new grads were completly overwhelmed

    ahintonRN replied to mkjh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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?

    ahintonRN replied to ahintonRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks Moogie! I appreciate your advice.

  7. I hate nursing..

    ahintonRN replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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. Please tell me other new grads were completly overwhelmed

    ahintonRN replied to mkjh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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?

    ahintonRN replied to ahintonRN's topic in School

    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. Flippin burgers at Mickey D's might not be so bad...

    ahintonRN replied to ahintonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you, Lady! Now.. if I only knew where to go?

  11. Flippin burgers at Mickey D's might not be so bad...

    ahintonRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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. Flippin burgers at Mickey D's might not be so bad...

    ahintonRN replied to ahintonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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. Flippin burgers at Mickey D's might not be so bad...

    ahintonRN replied to ahintonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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!

    ahintonRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    -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

    ahintonRN replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in General Nursing

    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

    ahintonRN replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    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.

    ahintonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    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.

    ahintonRN replied to ahintonRN's topic in General Nursing

    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'

    ahintonRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    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...