nursingismycalling25

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1. Tips for a new grad ER nurse

   nursingismycalling25 replied to rubyagnes's topic in Emergency

   I graduated December and started working as a new grad in the ER. I have learned so many things which I saw many named on one of the first replies already. What I would like to add is I print out my pts triage sheet when they arrive before they are s...

2. Hand lotion

   nursingismycalling25 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My hands crack because I wash my hands so much in general what's a good non-scented, non burning, non-greasy, hypoallergenic (if possible) hand lotion that you recommend?

3. Newsflash: Med/Surg RN's have the toughest job

   nursingismycalling25 replied to Guttercat's topic in Med-Surg

   I'm starting nursing school on Monday & have my mind set on working in the ER or Med/serg only.

4. Help! Ready to quit nursing school

   nursingismycalling25 replied to Lslater82's topic in General Students

   Can you work part time? I would probably regret quitting especially since your so close.

5. Starting nursing school in August & I'm scared 😱

   nursingismycalling25 replied to nursingismycalling25's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Schools starting the 26th ?

6. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   nursingismycalling25 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   Is that my cup?

7. Humana or Blue Cross Blue Shield

   nursingismycalling25 replied to stylishgurl's topic in Case Management

   Blue cross is better in my experience

8. Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

   nursingismycalling25 replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

   No you are not too young I'm sure many people wish they had finished nursing school before big life events like kids for example. That's so great for you to have such a Headstart. I'm 20 & wish I had started college right out of high school

9. Backpack for nursing school?

   nursingismycalling25 replied to Lollipops's topic in General Students

   I bought one on sale for 25$ @ Walmart.com because I was advised I would need one & looking at all the students they have a collapsible box with wheels or a rolling backpack filled with books but everyplace is different?

10. OT: engagement rings during clinicals?

    nursingismycalling25 replied to K_girl's topic in General Students

    Our school says only bands but even then I'm not wearing any rings or earrings.

11. Old nurse, New BSN, MED ERROR

    nursingismycalling25 replied to marace's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the same way when I make a mistake I'm extremely hard on myself even if it wasn't a mistake but an accident and I never forgive myself or let it go but it's cuz my dad would always throw accidents or mistakes in my face and use it against me. So ...

12. Soooo I came home from work and had my 1st panic attack....

    nursingismycalling25 replied to artistnurse's topic in Stress 101

    What does it feel like to have an attack? It sounds scary.

13. Labtop or ipad for nursing school?

    nursingismycalling25 replied to cnoto34's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Do you have a special app to do that?

14. How many of you are in your 20's?

    nursingismycalling25 replied to kstrac13's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm 20 married with 2 kids & I start a bridge program this month! I felt that way at first but as I was doing my prereqs I snapped out of it because I have always know nursing is my calling & the only thing that holds you back from doing anyt...

15. Marriage and kids

    nursingismycalling25 replied to ZaraK's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am 20 married for 5 years with 2 kids. My advice is focus on school and finish nursing school at least ADN before having kids. Im starting this fall & I'm scared its already stressful just to think about my schedule and me never seeing my kids ...