RAD72

I relate to how your feeling. However, don't let several bad experiences change your mind for good. Anyone, who has worked in nursing can relate to what your feeling. After my first year as an LPN I didn't know if I wanted to further my education and become an RN. I just recently gradeuated from an ADN program and am currently awaiting to take my boards. It does get better ....you just need to hang in there....have thick skin and find your niche. p.s. Remember why you chose to become a nurse:)

I started out as a CNA in 1993 working from home health to step down ICU. I later became an LPN and am currently finishing up my 4th semester in an RN program. I truly believe that being a CNA first has definately helped me in my career. I know the responsibilities and what is expected of each dicipline. Wheather your title is RN, LPN or CNA each position has something unique to bring to the table. I am glad I have my experience as a nursing assistant and encourage anyone who's thinking of nursing as a profession to consider becoming a CNA first. CNA's make exceptional nurses and are the backbone of nursing. Thank you:)

Hourly I make $19 with nigt and weekend diff thaat puts mi at $29 dollarss per hour. Mind you those are LPN wages but hey.... I'm not complaining. By the way my grammer itsnt 100% butt who carees.

Kelly, Thanks for the input. I'll definately check out the books you suggested. Like you I'm into the program 1.5 semesters and can't wait to gratuate!!! One semester at a time:) hang in there yourself and keep on trucken!

Hi everyone, I'm taking maternity/newborn and peds. I'm really not into it. Maybe I need an attitude adjustment....any advice? Two semesters left!!!!yeh:roll

Lighten up and don't sweat the small stuff. Maybe she wants to pursue a career in nursing and accicently said R.N. Deep breath and smile:)

know your stuff and prove them wrong. besides, looking young isn't such a bad thing. enjoy it while you can!

Working as a CNA prior to becoming a Nurse will only help you in the clinical setting. I say go for it.

Congradulations to you. My advice would be to find yourself a good mentor that takes the time out for you. You will run across people that don't want to share information or assist you in your learning process. Don't get frustrated, it come's with the territory. Keep your books on hand at all times and refer to them when needed. Alway's ask questions, that's how you learn. Absorb everything you can; watch, listen and learn. Also, learn from your mistakes and others too. Finally, Keep on trucken and good luck to you. :)

Old Faithful is right! I'd be sitting in the lounge too.

Now that's rough.

Mine would be someone that calls for pain meds and just as your pulling them there calling again. Give me a chance to get them first! :flamesonb

What your experiencing is sad but true. I'm sure at one time or another; All nurses have gone through this. In school we learned a saying, "Nurses that eat their young". In the fast pace of nusing today with the shortage and high demands of the job; teamwork can be low. My advice to you is hang in there, keep a stifff upper lip, find a mentor; someone who you feel comfortabe asking questions and don't give up! We need comasionate, enthusiastic, entergetic new blood out there; not burned out nurses who have forgotton; that once they too where a new grad. It gets better... RAD