Hello everyone! I'm an upcoming nursing student and I've been 'ghosting' or should I say, reading on this forum for weeks without ever posting. I've been researching what nursing is all about myself...
Ashley_Nurse replied to Ashley_Nurse's topic in General Students
I've heard Med/Surg is one of the most stressful areas. Do parents ever harrass you? Do you make mistakes? I'm so scared of mistakes, but I guess that will make me a more cautious nurse. Just today at...
I also feel the exact same way. I'm in the pre-reqs, but I'm scared to death. Patients lives will be in my hands, and to me, this won't be just a job, this will be a committment. I'm just scared to...
Ashley_Nurse replied to Ashley_Nurse's topic in General Students
MN_Nurse, What is your specialty, and do you work in a hospital? Are you ever scared in a few years you find out a patient claims that you mistreated them/misdiagnosed them and tries to sue? Do you...
Ashley_Nurse replied to Ashley_Nurse's topic in General Students
Thank you very much for all your help, everyone!! I saw that you suggested I become a CNA first -- do you know how much schooling is involved in that? I don't want to delay my nursing program, but on...
I will remember the Vicks trick when I start clinicals. I appreciate reading all the advice! I don't start clinicals for another two months, but I read on this website for several hours everyday to...
Nursing students, I am a pre-nursing student and taking my pre-reqs. I'm a returning student with a bachelors degree in a non-nursing related field. I had advanced anatomy in high school and loved it....
Hello everyone! I'm an upcoming nursing student and I've been 'ghosting' or should I say, reading on this forum for weeks without ever posting. I've been researching what nursing is all about myself...
Ashley_Nurse replied to Ashley_Nurse's topic in General Nursing
That's good to know.. So you have time for kids/family and you're able to relax without thinking about how awful your day is sometimes? Are you on 12 hour shifts or 8 hours? When I read the thread...