-jnicole

I've been the same way. It's probably the best route to go. Cliques are apparently always going to be in any classroom type setting. And, just because some people are "adults", doesn't mean they act like it. I'm 22 and I'm more mature than my 40 something year old counterparts. But hopefully, you won't run into any of those types of people. Good luck with your studies! It will fly by and it really is worth every second! You'll learn more than you ever thought you would

I hate hearing people say they want to be a nurse because they make a lot of money... Where I'm from, a majority of high school graduates go off to college and major in Nursing, but most of them end up changing it. The money is good, better than some of course. I wonder where the idea came from that nurses brought in the big bucks.

It's sad that some educated professional adults still have middle school mentalities. My fiance and I also have a stutter. I pretty well grew out of mine as I got older, but being stressed and talking in front of people brings mine out. And he still has his and I've seen how non understanding people treat him. So I can understand how you must be feeling. Being new doesn't help anything, I'm sure. Try to explain to your fellow workers that you cannot help that you stutter, and being called out on it doesn't make it any better and that they would not like it if it were them. One thing that he has been looking into is a device called Speech Easy. It's a tiny device fitted into your ear, a lot like a hearing aid. It creates a choral effect. I'm not exactly sure how, but it is something to look into and I believe it can be covered by insurance. Don't let the negativity of others get to you. No one's perfect, and all of those who make fun of someone else whether it be their speech, looks, weight, etc.... Usually means they are unhappy with themselves. I hope everything works out for you

You really should report it. I mean, you pretty well followed chain of command and reported to you ADON who didn't really seem to follow through with the matter. Try talking to your DON or Administrator, maybe they could be of some help. There isn't any reason for the nurse, or aides to be acting so nonchalantly about this. What if it was their family member? Their in this field to help those who need it. You shouldn't leave healthcare because there are a few bad apples. Keep standing up for what's right, littleone! :)

I'll be graduating LPN school in a couple of months, and I plan to finish my RN as soon as possible (within the next year) and I really want to be a ER nurse. What could I do as a LPN to make me a more desirable candidate for a ER position as an RN?