MissH1967 ASN, RN

I work in a small, rural hospital. We have to do it all - Med/surg, ER, respiratory therapy, and until a year ago, labor and delivery/postpartum care (our hospital no longer delivers babies). I have developed quite a skill set. I really like where...

I drank 2 bottles of wine the day I took the NCLEX. I was so drunk.

The human body is fascinating.

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That teacher is an insensitive ----- Who the hell cares if you're making BFFs in nursing school or not? She needs to mind her own damn business. If you think you will enjoy being a nurse and be good at it, politely ignore her and do your thing, gir...

May grad. Passed NCLEX May 30. License granted June 4. Started job October 2. 1. How many places have you applied so far? 2. How many new grad postings vs. regular postings? 3. How many have you heard from one way or the other? 4. Any job offers...

sunmaidliz, I agree wholeheartedly! I have often wondered why nurses don't have residency programs. I graduated "only" 4 months ago, got my license a month after that, and I am having no luck finding a job. I am so demoralized and depressed and j...

God, same here. Biggest mistake I ever made was not working and just focusing on school. What a dumbass I am.

In reference to cover letters, when submitting dozens of applications, is it okay to have a somewhat generic letter that can be easily changed to incorporate the company to which you're applying? The idea of customized cover letter for every single...

LOL Yeah, that's my fear, so I make sure I re-read it each time.

I worry about the age thing, too. I'm 46.

Thank you for the reply. I will definitely tailor my cover letters to adapt to the agency, especially because I'm applying for more than one type of position (LTC, Home health, med/surg, psych).

As a newly licensed, unemployed nurse, I say GO FOR IT! :)

Hmmm.....I hadn't thought of the limited resources. Interesting, and those are challenges I would be willing to undertake if offered a position. Thank you for the insight.

I graduated in May, passed the NCLEX May 30, and am looking for my first job. What are your opinions on looking for work in small towns? Do you think it would be a hindrance for future nursing positions in a bigger city? Working in a rural hospita...

Once I finished taking the NCLEX, all I wanted to do was climb in bed and sleep for days and days and days.

This thread made me cry, made me smile, filled me with dread, and filled me with hope. I am 46 and just passed the NCLEX (in 75 questions, I might add). Yes, I'm nervous as hell about pursuing a career at this age; however, I feel that I'm in a be...

This thread is supremely depressing. I just passed the NCLEX on June 4 and I have no experience, except for clinical rotations. There are so many nursing programs where I live, so I am very stressed about being able to find a job in my area.

Oh my. Are you stuck in the 1940s? Heavy weight lifting is the best way to change your shape for the better. And adding muscle helps your body burn more fat while at rest. It's a total myth that women will "look like men" if they lift heavy. The only...

This has been a great thread with so many anxiety-relieving thoughts and opinions. I won't graduate for another 14 months and I am already freaking out about caring for patients on my own and my lack of technical skills. I definitely think I need t...

Hi, all. I am a fairly new nursing student (first year, second semester of a 2-year ADN program). I would love to get some opinions as to whether you think it's a good idea to test for my LPN license at the end of this semester, or is it a waste...

Yes, we are eligible after one year. I am not sure about getting a job yet. I want to, but I spend so much time studying that I think my grades might suffer. And if I do try to work, I'd probably just want to be a nurse tech.

Exactly how I feel. LOL

Tweety, thank you for your post. I feel that way -- totally idiotic and like I don't know a darn thing. I feel so clumsy and inept, wondering if I am making the right decision to go into nursing.