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  1. Failed Pharmacology

    The title pretty much says it all. I failed pharm. I had such a hard and conflicting semester. The class was really tough but I know I'm capable of passing it because I wouldn't have gotten accepted...
  2. How to Nab those Nursing Scholarships $$

    I'm a senior in nursing school who could really use some help so I've decided to apply for scholarships. I never apply because all the scholarships available at my nursing school are GPA specific. You...
  3. New grad in LTAC?

    Hello all! I am a senior in nursing school who graduates in May! Yay!! I know this question has been asked several times but most of the threads are from 2008-2012 so I wanted a "fresh and new"...
  4. Neuro or Observation Unit - New Grad

    Hello! Maybe you can answer my question! I am a senior in nursing school and I have no idea what my "niche" is. I don't know what specialty I want to do. My question is, is neuro a good floor for a...
  5. I know that this post is years old (6 years to be exact) which is why I'm attempting to "revive" it if you will. I am a senior in nursing school and I have no idea what my "niche" is. I don't know...
  6. I'm a senior in nursing school (yay) and I am really interested in working in an ob/gyn clinic once I graduate. This summer I am getting the AWESOME opportunity to shadow a WHNP and she is amazing....
  7. ER nurse here, so what do you do as PH nurse?

    Hey, do you recommend that a new grad become a community health nurse or that they get some experience first? I am a senior in nursing school (yay) and I have this passion for public health...
  8. Is stroke nursing considered critical care? I am considering my options for summer jobs and I think I want to work on the stroke unit. However, I don't want to work critical care. When I say critical...
  9. Nurses who work on the stroke unit

    Oh okay. Thank you for your input. I am really interested in stroke nursing. I hope I can handle
  10. Nurses who work on the stroke unit

    Is it hard work due to the high level of PHYSICAL assistance that the patients require? I really don't mind assisting people at all. My uncle had a stroke and when he was in rehab, he had some amazing...
  11. Nurses who work on the stroke unit

    Oh okay!!! Thanks for the clarification. I am considering working on the floor for the summer. I'm hoping it'll be a good learning
  12. Nurses who work on the stroke unit

    Do you enjoy rehabilitation
  13. Nurses who work on the stroke unit

    Do you think it's a good floor to learn from? I'm trying to
  14. switching into PCU

    Hmm, I understand. Thanks for the clarification. Do you think a "women's surgical unit" would be fast paced? Is that critical or acute
  15. switching into PCU

    I'm sure I'll find my niche. I just don't work well under really fast paced environments. I get nervous. When you say mother/baby you mean labor and delivery
  16. switching into PCU

    So would you say PCU is fast paced like ICU? I'm trying to decide on a specialty and I don't think fast paced is for
  17. switching into PCU

    Is progressive care the same as critical care? (I'm a curious nursing
  18. Women's Surgical Unit

    Hmmm, ok.
  19. Women's Surgical Unit

    I'm a student in nursing school and I am applying for tech jobs. One of the local hospitals is hiring for a tech in the "Women's Surgical Unit." Anyone know what this might be composed of? Is it...
  20. Women's Surgical Unit

    Thank you for responding! Yes, I really want to intern to get my foot in the door and to get valuable experience. I hope the hospital is flexible with my hours because school is my first priority. I'm...
  21. Don't worry, Kerry! I'm here! :) do you like labor and delivery? I really want to go into that specialty once I graduate but I want to know your
  22. Last semester I failed pharm. I know it's over and done with but it's like I can't get over it. Everyday I think of how I failed and it eats at me. Now I will have to graduate a year later and I hate...
  23. Ambulatory Care Nursing

    Mclennan, this was SOOO informative!!!! Thank you! I knew that the article was a little strange in the beginning but I couldn't verify because I'm not a nurse lol. With your awesome experience...do...
  24. Ambulatory Care Nursing

    Thank you SHGR! I love nurses' experiences! So
  25. Ambulatory Care Nursing

    Yes, I have read the article and searched this site but I would like to ask my own personal questions and get an actual nurse's point of view. Especially one who has experience in ambulatory nursing....