dru2007

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1. Is it normal to panic?

   dru2007 replied to <3Nursing07's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I, too, an axious and freaked out on my last day off prior to going back to work. I am a new grad who is orienting on a multi-system PCU floor. The patient load for nurses is 5. I have worked my...

2. NCLEX and Critical Care Internship

   dru2007 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   My pinning was June 21 and I just started a critical care internship for the Neuro PCU. I received my ATT about three days ago and scheduled my test for Aug 24. The workload of the internship is...

3. Scared!!!!!!!

   dru2007 replied to jc1207's topic in General Nursing

   I, too, was afraid of entering nursing school. Just remember, while you are taking all your classes, they are trying to push the limits so you will do your best. I am now in my final week of nursing...

4. Interview Questions When Entering Nursing School

   dru2007 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks so much for this post. I am in my final semester in an ADN program and tomorrow I have my first interview for a hospital position that could lead to an internship as a GN. I am so excited....

5. Discouraged!!!

   dru2007 replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   How about working in Florida Hospital system (you may not be able to start immediately with terminal patients) and they will pay you to obtain your RN and pay you a salary as well while you are...

6. new students - what do you fear most?

   dru2007 replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

   Keep in mind, it is not the grades in nursing school, it is the understanding of the material. I have read in a couple of books that if you just do the best you can and leave time for your family,...

7. new students - what do you fear most?

   dru2007 replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

   I too love my family more than anything in the world. I know that having my nursing license would provide opportunities that we really can't at this time. My husband also works tons and I have to...

8. new students - what do you fear most?

   dru2007 replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

   Jennifer: I am not sure how to PM you. Hopefully this will reach you. It seems that we should try to keep in touch as we will be experiencing the exact same thing. I start in August, too. Perhaps...

9. new students - what do you fear most?

   dru2007 replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

   I am awaiting the first day of class for my ADN program. I am 40 years old and have a 4 year old little boy. I have been a stay at home mom since he was born (except for taking all my prereqs). I...