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  1. Hi All! I am a senior at a top 20 university that has always been passionate about healthcare, but especially nursing. However, I reluctantly let go of my dream to be a nurse because I was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome. Amniotic Band Syndrom...
  2. Hi all! I love nursing for so many reasons: The contact with people, being able to care for them when they are sick, and the fascinating medicine and clinical aspects that you use everyday. However I want to know, what has been the most challenging/f...
  3. Pursue Nursing Now or as a 2nd Career

    Hello all, I'm hoping I could get some advice. I am 22 and just graduated with my BA in psychology with a 3.0 gpa. Originally, my goal was get into occupational therapy and I'm done with all of the prereqs, GRE, and set to apply this Fall 2015. Howe...
  4. Confused with Aspergers

    Whether or not you get an official diagnosis of Asperger's, sit down and think about what you've achieved: BSN, 4 years as a nurse, patients noticing and thanking you for what you've done for them. Bottom-line: You've a achieved so much. In my humble...
  5. Student

    While I am not a nurse, I hope this helps: Nurses with disabilities may have had experiences in which they themselves were patients. Having experiences being a patient may help nurses better empathize and put themselves in their patients' position. ...
  6. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    You all are lovely! If I ever become a nurse, it will be because of you guys. Also, if any of you reading this thread have a disability or limitation this book seems so interesting: It's called "Leave No Nurse Behind" and was written by one of the nu...
  7. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    PS: I'll take the pic down if it violates any rules :)
  8. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    You all are awesome! Thank you for the PM's and encouragement so far. Here's what my hands look like in case you guys are curious or if it would improve feedback!:
  9. Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

    SleepyRN: Thank you for the care you deliver to your residents. The amount of residents you had to take care of at once sounds impossible and I commend you for doing your best. I hope that you find a position that is more manageable because 40 to 1 s...
  10. Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

    Hi SleepyRN! What is the patient to nurse ratio where you work? I hope things get better for you!
  11. Most Challenging Prereq?

    Hi All! What has been the most challenging prereq and do you have any tips to prepare? Was it Bio? Chem? Anatomy? Physiology? So far, its been general chemistry
  12. Keeping Focus during a 12 hr Shift

    You guys are awesome! Hopefully, if and when I get there, I'll build up the stamina too! As a former patient that has spent so much time in hospitals, that you for all that you do as nurses!
  13. Keeping Focus during a 12 hr Shift

    Hi all! I am a student contemplating a nursing career and was just curious if you all have any tips to be focused your entire 12 hour shift? I have had internships in college where I am tired after only 8 hours, how do you manage to keep your physic...
  14. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    Hi toucheturtle! Of course if I find out anything I'll let PM you! I've tried contacting a few manufacturers and we'll see what they say when they get back to me! Hi CrunchRN! That is very generous of you! I can't message you because I haven't post...
  15. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    Hi Cobweb! I love the article. Thank you so much for linking it! I'm currently browsing exceptionalnurse.com :)
  16. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    Hi mama.RN! Your kind words are lovely and so encouraging. When the Dean asked about finding skintight gloves she mentioned that gloves that are skintight are more sterile, so I think that is why she might have been concerned. Her commen...
  17. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    Keep the suggestions coming! Also, if there is anything I can help with or if anyone wants to know more about Amniotic Band Syndrome, feel free to ask or leave a message!
  18. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    Hi CT Pixie! I have a question about your coworker. How does he use gloves? I have nine fingers that are pretty stunted and when I wear size small gloves, they are still too large and have a lot of extra space in the digit areas. The reason I ask is...
  19. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    Update: I saw the dean of nursing at my local community college and she watched me work with syringes and IVs. She is cautiously optimistic that I won't have trouble in the future. I am so surprised I can do it! In my head, working with needles seeme...
  20. Competition for Cal States

    Hi All! Is there any information for the average acceptance rate for schools such as CSULB or CSULA? Does reputation of where one gets his or her BSN/ADN matter? For example, would it be better to get a BSN from a Cal State versus an ADN from a comm...
  21. Competition for Cal States

    Thank you so much ScientistSalarian and righteousjen! I have only been part of this site for 24 hours and have learned so much!
  22. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    Thank you so much CT Pixie! I have been searching for any role models in nursing that could have a semblance of the same deformity that I have and it is such a relief to know that there are nurses like your coworker that have gotten through schools ...
  23. What I'm most worried about!!

    I have been having the same fears and I haven't even started prereqs! Good luck on your journey OP