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Wow... OK ty for your feedback

Can ORIF of the hip break again?

Thank you very much!

Yes, I am paying for the class on my own however I dont mind because my instructor told us to take the classes and get them on your resume as it may add a bonus for a job prospect but I just dont know what other classes I should take. Also, because I graduated with my Associates, I figure I need a few extras on my resume.

Ok thank you so much but can you help me out as to how to find those forums? Im having a hard time navigating this site, thank you for your help.

Ok thank you so much but can you help me out as to how to find those forums? Im having a hard time navigating this site, thank you for your help.

Hi everyone...I just passed my boards and now getting ready for the job hunt. I am taking an ACLS class and an IV Therapy class this week and was wondering if anyone can suggest any additional classes I should take so I can add them to my resume. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone...I just passed my boards and now getting ready for the job hunt. I would like some advice before I send out my resume...I am currently scheduled to take an ACLS class and IV therapy class and I wanted to know if there were any other classes I should take to add to my resume. Any suggestions or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Wow, you're so right! Thank you and before I go into the field I'm gonna read this over and over again! Thank you for saying that about my Dad being proud of me, that meant alot.:redbeathe

You're such a beautiful person - Tears and smiles reading that response. Thank you and peace be unto you as well Dave:redbeathe

What a beautiful person you are - Thank you:heartbeat

thank you - it's funny you would suggest grief counseling. I've been told to seek counseling many, many times over the years since my dad has passed but I've always figured - "how are they going to help me" "he's passed on and noone can say anything to ease my pain" but now you got me thinking - if it will help with my patientcare, then maybe I will start thinking about it as I want to be the best nurse I possibly can be.

Im so sorry for your loss as well. Thank you for that advice. I have to remember I'm only human and its okay to feel emotional from time to time. I'm trying to bury that now before I get out into the field and I realize that's not the way to go...I'm only human.

There is nothing wrong with being empathetic, it may hurt a lot the first time you identify - but try to distance yourself to a place where you can feel, but still function in your capacity as the professional. Thank you! Words of wisdom right there that I will always carry with me!:)

Thank you! Thats great advice - I never thought about incorporating "Me time" into my journey. You have all been great and helpful. I was a little afraid to see the responses I would get but now I'm so glad I opened up.:heartbeat

Thank you all, the tears continue to roll but Im feeling better already!

Thank you as the tears roll down my face. I really appreciate that advice. My fear lessoned a bit already.

Hi everyone - I've been on this site for a couple of weeks now - I posted a thread last week and received helpful advice and information. After being happy with the responses I received from my last post, I thought this would be the safest place that I could ask for help with my next question. Okay here goes, I will be starting nursing school Jan 2012, I cannot express how excited I am as I have been counting down the days until it starts. I have been wanting to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. I am 46 y/o, have been through alot of obstacles in my life but I feel as though I cannot give up on my dream and my goal to be a nurse. Ecstatic to say the least. I'm prepared for all the hard work, determination, perserverance, sleepless nights, studying til my eyes are crooked, family separation, messy house, hairy legs, fiance doing his best to cook me edible meals, non-existant socialization and everything else that comes with the hard work it takes to be a nurse. I'm prepared for all that because I want it so bad, however 5 years ago I lost my precious Dad. I thought my life was over but somehow I managed to go on because my Mom needed me. I took care of him during the last 3 years of his life, he went through so much. I took him to drs appnt's, spent countless hours on many different occasions in er's, dialysis 3x/wk, and too many other things to list. My question is - When I do become a nurse and am working with patients that remind me of my Dad or if they have the same illnesses as my Dad or especially seeing a dialysis patient - How do I stay focused on that patient and provide the best care that the patient deserves from me? I'm just so scared that my emotions are gonna take over. With all due respect, please don't respond with "Maybe this field isn't for you" as I wholeheartedly know this is for me, this is what I want to do and nothing or nobody is gonna hold me back. My main motivation aside from always wanting to help people in need and also to learn how to take care of my Mom who also has an extensive medical history is to make my Dad proud of me as I will be the only one out of his six children who is a HS grad and also the first to go to and succeed in college. Noone knows of my fear and I would really appreciate any advice from all the RN's out there as I know my situation is inevitable but I just want to be prepared when the time comes. Thank you so much :redbeathe

Thank you. To be honest, I was unaware due to the fact that I didn't read the terms verbatim. I've learned an important lesson already - Read everything verbatim before you jump on board. Glad you "nipped me in the bud" as this is my first time on this site and I would like to continue because I already received great information and advice in response to my original thread. :)

Thanks alot- I was starting to get discouraged and wondering if Im doin the right thing. I feel better now.:)

You've been a nurse 4 over 30 years with an Associates?

Ok thanks- I'll have to really polish myself up when I get to that point.:)

Thanks guyz - My plan is 2 get my associates which I start in Jan 2012 & then get a job & go bk 4 my BSN. I just want to make sure I'm not wasting my time. I just want to know that I can get a job with an Associates.

Can u elaborate?

Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?