starfire70

First of all, on a superficial review, her grammar ("sicker") and punctuation tells me she is in need of English 101. Poor form, author!! Now, for a real review! How dare you. How dare you, as a nurse, feel it is about the bi-weekly paycheck and not about soul, experience, knowledge, countless hours, and sacrifice? Are you so removed from the nursing profession that you have forgotten what a true nurse is? Any college student could do this? Do you remember those who could not retain their GPA that were asked to leave the program? How about the prospective students who were not able to pass their entrance exam? I think it may be time for you to reflect on your life. Because you need to. Nursing is a calling. Sure, there are those who do "do it" for a paycheck, but most of the fine nurses I have had the honor of working with are stars. And I count my blessings.

I just graduated from a PN program, and YES, I can empathize!!! My brain is like mush, now it's time to study for boards 6/13, and concentrating is difficult. BUT, I have already filled out applications and have been offered three jobs, two pending my passing boards. This has made me feel reinvigorated because it now seems like reality. I am going to be an LPN! I, too, am an adult learner and I was intimidated about going back to school (homework?!?!), but now I truley feel I will be doing what I was meant to do, and that's providing quality patient care by using what I have learned. Many instructors and some nurses seem to forget what it was like to be a student, and frankly, don't show any compassion. But compassion starts with YOU and how you will treat your one day patients. Remember how you feel today and use it to achieve self-actualization (a little Maslow-student humor there!) and you will find hapiness in your profession!