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Hi Asdf88, I'm a Jehovah's Witness and Registered Nurse. I wish I had seen your thread sooner before you had to endure these misguided posts*because I'm scared this may be your last. :-/ Some ignorant and hateful posts here. Btw, to fellow posters sh...

At a crossroads professionally. I wonder what is the best fit in nursing for my personality type INFP. Does anyone else find that the busier units Telemetry, Critical Care, and the ER just drain you and prefer dealing with smaller groups of people o...

JillPaige, It does get easier. I have found working nights is better for me because there are less people to deal with i.e management, doctors, and family members. Don't mind the 'supernurses' there are some on every unit. Some people will try to be...

LoriAngel14, I tend to like the elderly more so than young adults or children. So Geriatric care is also something Im considering. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it!

Rhone, Welcome to nursing! Glad it seems like you found your niche! Yes, it does depend on where you are working as far as the ratio goes for PACU. The PACU you described sounds like a similar unit back at my old hospital whereas another hospital I...

Cathy T. RN Yes, more and more I feel this may be my calling. Thanks for your advice. I appreciate it!

Pennyaline, While I appreciate that you are trying to be helpful. I purposely titled this thread to INFPs ONLY. If you are not an INFP there really is no need for you to comment or give your opinion. FYI: All the psychology classes I have taken in th...

Thank you that was helpful. I appreciate your opinion.

Yes, they do!! I actually interviewed with the Trauma department but turned it down in favor of Telemetry. You will need to apply and there are three interviews you go through. Your initial interview is a series of questions about how you would handl...

Becca76, Unfortunately, yes, with some, specifically nursing scholarships you need to be in a program before applying. However, not all so just check before applying. Your school should also provide you with a list of nursing scholarships that deadli...

Mystiqx, I am single and in my twenties I have only been able to do nursing school financially with the help from my parents who allowed me to move back home and do not make me pay rent however, I have worked part-time/full-time(summer breaks) etc w...

Hi all, I am looking for help/guidance in my situation. I have worked at a local hospital for 4 years as a unit secretary. Last year during my summer break between freshman and senior year I participated in a externship. It was extremely beneficial a...

Hi all, I am looking for help/guidance in my situation. I have worked at a local hospital for 4 years as a unit secretary. Last year during my summer break between freshman and senior year I participated in a externship. It was extremely beneficial ...

Thanks Kendra87. I agree that I am probably rushing my decision. Upon further insight I have decided to stick it out. I think my frustration lies in that my original preceptor did look out for me and provided multiple learning opportunities. Yes, I k...

Again, thanks to all who have responded. I agree that I am probably rushing my decision. Upon further insight I have decided to stick it out. I think my frustration lies in that my original preceptor did look out for me and provided multiple learning...

Thanks for all your responses. I'd feel different if I felt appreciated and part of the "team." But the majority of the nurses don't appreciate the CNAs or myself. More than anything I was really just curious if anyone had this experience happen to t...

Hey Beady 2, Absolutely I'm scared! I recently went back to my first clinical teacher/grade keeper and cried over the same thing. I feel as though I'm ready and not ready at the same time. My clinical instructor assured me these feelings are norm...

Hey all, I have really enjoyed reading the responses everyone has posted especially in regards to the reality of home health nursing. That being said I, too, need advice. Here it goes, I am currently in my last semester of nursing school (A.D.N). I...

Thank you to all for your input. I do appreciate your advice and see that maybe this is something that will have to wait until I've had more exposure. Jdcd

I would be very , very, VERY careful!! That being said I will tell you that I attempted their registered nursing acclerated program in Newport News back in fall of 2005/winter 2006 with the promise I would be done in 15 months which does NOT include ...

Thanks to all for your responses so far. I will say that I would love to hear that everyone thinks this is good idea. But the reality is that I need to weigh the pros and cons heavily. I will take all your advice to heart. I most definitely do not ...

All the Incredibly Easy Series are extremely helpful. The IES Fundamentals helped me get through the first year. I also recommend NCLEX-RN & the medical-surgical. It has great little titles/sayings that get the information in your head and help ...

b43tands, Don't give up!! Unfortunately, as seen by some of these posts :offtopic: some people may not want to see you succeed. Their main goal is to discourage and belittle you but don't allow them to succeed. You KNOW, you KNOW the information. Yo...

Hi, I love the Nursing Fundamentals Incredibly Easy. It breaks the information down in simple and precise language. Great investment! I also have the Health Assessment made Incredibly Visual. If you want to view it first, check out your school's libr...

Hi I'm in your same boat. Don't feel bad and don't give up. And I thought A & P was hard. :uhoh21: It is difficult because we are in the learning phase of how to think like a nurse. I went out and bought 2 books that may help you. Try the Fundame...