Aquamarine

Aquamarine

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  1. Did you live off of student loans while in school?

    Aquamarine replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    i used hsbc, but consolidated to lock in my interest. i did not "live" 100% off the loans , i made it a little hard for myself. i mean if you don't make it you have quite a big burden there to pay...

  2. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    Aquamarine replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that money isn't everything but it is part of the equation like you said and put very well. I was a nutritionist for many years, I was always doing cartwheels to do more for my patients. I...

  3. Did you live off of student loans while in school?

    Aquamarine replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    I worked part time through nursing school. I have a lot of travelling to do also so car repairs, gas, tolls added up to 300.00 a month. There is no way I could have done it if I had not taken out...

  4. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    Aquamarine replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was a nutritionist for many years and decided to become a nurse. I love people and like taking care of them and although money wasn't the primary reason to become a nurse I would not pick it if it...

  5. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Aquamarine replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    AMEN....you said it perfectly for everyone!!!! I always said do a "one on one" observation on anyone and they'd look crazy....or fit the criteria! Oh my God...my ex-husband had me followed...did a...

  6. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Aquamarine replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You never know what you can overcome until you take the steps to do it. I have a very mild case of ADHD which has been a life save for me in a way because I always have so much to do and have the...

  7. Why do so many nurses seem to dislike working in Med/Surg

    Aquamarine replied to LovePeaceJoy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I agree, I am not sure what I want to do eventually and so I will take the 1 yr. med surg. We are not forced in all circumstances, it is just a suggestion. Not a bad one but you are right, if you...

  8. Why do so many nurses seem to dislike working in Med/Surg

    Aquamarine replied to LovePeaceJoy's topic in General Nursing

    I am older than you are and am eager, very eagar. I can do it and more. I was a Nutritionist for many years and decided it was time for a change and challenge. I hope I make a good nurse and pass the...

  9. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Aquamarine replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Severina, I know what you mean. I have ADHD which I was shocked to find out as I think of myself as very calm and laid back, at least for the most part. I also have some minimal depression . I most...

  10. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    Aquamarine replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    Maggie I just realized... My son's name was Ryan and my 1st and favorite puppy was

  11. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    Aquamarine replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    Maggie, This is in response to your statement about concentration. This is kind of a wild, out there hunch.. ..after my son died I noticed I could not concentrate....understandable. Well, this past...

  12. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    Aquamarine replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    You

  13. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    Aquamarine replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    Maggie...I will coach you through if you need that. I will give you my number. Let me tell you. The first time I went to school 20 yrs. ago, I was driving home one day to my 3 kids, I was a single mom...

  14. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    Aquamarine replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    Thoughts become words, words become deeds... If you have discontent for any reason and you have experience enough to know then go with your thoughts to become a nurse. Live to your fullest potential...

  15. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    Aquamarine replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    There are different ways of looking at change, I don't ever want to be wondering what I could have done when I am old an gray...have to do it while you can. I think if you have confidence that you...

  16. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    Aquamarine replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    You are right, those politics are everywhere, just have to find a place that they are the most tolerable. Guess what nursing shcool has it's share...a lot of politics. You have to do what ever you...

  17. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    Aquamarine replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi..I liked your information and think it is "sad but true" . I worked in a major medical center for 15yr. I was not a nurse but in another field. I decided after all those yrs. to switch fields and...

  18. Graduating in May- need help with resume

    Aquamarine replied to amheckman76's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a similar situation and I am going to look for some key words to use in our clinical explainations we got. I will probably invest the money to have everything gone over by a professional resume...

  19. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    Aquamarine replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi - in response to "switching careers", I wanted to be a nurse when I went into nutrition in the 80's. The nursing program at the school I was in was rather punative and all my friends in that...