Nrsasrus

Nrsasrus ASN, RN

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  1. GUYS I Decided after reading several posts here that Nursing is a Dream!!!!!!

    Nrsasrus replied to MSBREELEE's topic in Nursing Career

    It can be challenging to decide what career path is worth years of study and dedication. Not something to take lightly for sure. I encourage you to think long and hard about it and to research career...

  2. Sad story of an ex-new grad nurse

    Nrsasrus replied to furelite's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can sympathize, I have been in very similar situations in my personal life and my career. You will put yourself and your career back together in time. Everything may be at a standstill right now but...

  3. Scary Territory

    Nrsasrus posted a topic in Home Health

    I recently started my first job in Home Health doing home visits for one of the best hospital associated agencies in my area. So far it is a challenge but I'm really enjoying it and I could see it...

  4. Scary Territory

    Nrsasrus replied to Nrsasrus's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for your insights Libby1987. I'm not afraid of ugly neighborhoods and I am certainly not timid. I am however afraid gang violence and it is very evident statistically that bad things happen in...

  5. Hate Home health job

    Nrsasrus replied to sistasoul's topic in Home Health

    Wow, helpful advice nutella. Thank you. I am still in orientation at a large home care company (hospital affiliated). I am very excited but the more I learn the more my head is spinning. I hope I will...

  6. Hiring managers please advise!

    Nrsasrus posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated from nursing school with my ADN in May 2013. At the time I had been working a 0.5 on a TCU as an LPN and I continued to do so until a management job position opened up and I decided to...

  7. Hiring managers please advise!

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

    Thank you not.done.yet. I think I am going to try to stick with this as long as I can tolerate it. It may even inspire me to take more classes each semester in order to graduate

  8. Hiring managers please advise!

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

    Thank you both for your responses. I realize that there is a need for all types of nurses in all fields. My personal goals are the driving force for my career and being a leader in LTC is not my goal....

  9. 2001 Graduate, when do I start to study and how???

    Nrsasrus replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You could try NCLEX-RN Flash Review. It covers concepts instead of just asking questions. It might help you remember what types of topics you need to study. It's only one resourse but it might be...

  10. Anti-intellectual & hyper-sensitive. WHY?

    Nrsasrus replied to mclennan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Something about this post is off. If you communicated your criticism constructively why did she "run crying" to the supervisor? Are you sure you came off the way you though you came off? Did your...

  11. Almost entire class failed Anatomy test!

    Nrsasrus replied to LMcV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to nursing school. On our first day they told us "be prepared for your GPA to go down and the numbers on your scale to go up". True and true. Hang in

  12. Unfamiliar territory with no orientation

    Nrsasrus replied to ratgirl63's topic in Private Duty

    I'm a new nurse, too. Whenever I am confronted with a situation that makes me uncomfortable I remind myself that I know more than I think I do so my gut instincts are important. I also ask myself what...

  13. new nurse/seasoned nurse

    Nrsasrus replied to Isitpossible's topic in General Nursing

    They aren't all crotchety, but I think you know what I mean

  14. new nurse/seasoned nurse

    Nrsasrus replied to Isitpossible's topic in General Nursing

    Good post! I personally love crotchety old nurses because I know their training was more strict and that they are going to teach me something if I prove to them I really want to learn. They are...

  15. Getting Your Desired Position 101

    Nrsasrus replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Excellent article Thank you so

  16. Is there a flu outbreak in your area?

    Nrsasrus replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    There is an epidemic here in

  17. Off Duty RNs Save Gunshot Victim

    Nrsasrus replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Nurses Rock

    Minneapolis nurses to boot!

  18. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    Nrsasrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem. My mother who is 60 years of age has been a home care hospice nurse since the dawn of man. She is awesome at it. It is her passion and at this point in her life it is a huge part of...

  19. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    Nrsasrus replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone, I think I will try to get her on this site by sending her a link to this thread! She'll be able to read all of your great ideas and decide where to

  20. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    Nrsasrus replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    duskyjewel-what makes you think you know anything about my mother, her motivation, and what she has been doing for the last 20 years. If you don't have any constructive critisms or advice please don't...

  21. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    Nrsasrus replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    AKreader- I think she did have this training but like you said she is a bit tech un-savvy so it didn't stick as well as it could have. loriangel14- I completely agree with you and I suspect that they...

  22. First day, first code

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

    Thanks for your interest and for replying to my post. I didn't want to post any more of this on the board so I sent you all private messages. RN2012Newbie - I couldn't send one to you on account of...

  23. First day, first code

    Nrsasrus posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So yesterday was my first day of orientation at a TCU. I am still in school finishing my associate's degree and I just got my LPN license so I am a brand new nurse, as fresh as it gets. Anyways,...

  24. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    Nrsasrus replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with the classes. I guess in nursing there is always something more we can learn no matter how much we already

  25. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    Nrsasrus replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    These are all excellent ideas. Thank you so much! netglow- I suspect you are right about her having difficulty with navigation in general. I've ncouraged her to just "play around" on her computer and...