jhowirn

I wear glasses. I've worn glasses since my senior year of high school (which was 15 years ago). I love my glasses. I think I look good in my glasses. I am too chicken to have lasik (the idea of surgery on my eyes gives me the creeps) and I refuse to wear contacts (I have a hard enough time getting eyedrops in my eyes) so, the glasses. I've never had a major problem with them, yes, they slide down, but that's why God gave me elbows. Yes, I have to move my entire head to look at stuff, (like to look up at the monitor from my charting) but, I'm used to it. I'm sticking to my glasses.

I think there's a forum for pretty darn near everything in here. It sounds like you're well suited to the world of neuroscience nursing from your personal experience. When do you start your new job? I start working on a neuroscience floor August 8, will work there a few months, then train for the nsicu. Can't wait!!!!

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I am ashamed to admit that I used to hold a similar viewpoint on LPN's (that there status is somewhere between CNA and RN), until I had the opportunity at my former place of employment to work with some really OUTSTANDING LPN's who were nurses before I was even born, and had all those years of rich experiences, knowledge, and wisdom to pass on to me. My working with them was truly a blessing. No LPN's and CNA's don't get the respect they deserve, which is a tragedy, because at the end of the day, we're all on the same team.

I'm sorry you've had that experience, and as an RN, I can honestly say that I love CNA's! You guys are such an asset in any patient care environment, where it never hurts to have as many extra sets of hands and eyes as we can get. You are also correct, that in any patient care environment, patient safety comes first and that NO ONE is above helping a patient to the bathroom, changing linen, emptying a bedpan, etc. THANK YOU for what you do!!!!

Yes, uh, pretty much everyone in my life tried to talk me out of it, mostly because I already had a college degree when I decided to go to nursing school, so they thought I was wasting my time. Friends, family members, my parents, coworkers (who were nurses, I was working as a nursing assistant) tried very hard to talk me out of it. I'm so glad I didn't listen to them!

Of course we eat! At least for those of us who work night shift (carpe noctem, baby!), that's how we stay awake. Along with lots of coffee and mountain dew. Plus, glucose is the brain's only source of fuel, so we have to eat to concentrate on the job.

HOLY SH&*^%$*!!!!! Wow, with a story like that, and I'm sure there's more like it out there, maybe nursing schools should teach martial arts techniques. Sheeesh.

....& my second worst mistake was accepting a position from my now former employer. Don't guess it would be very professional of me to mention the name of this facility? Anyhoo, to touch up the resume....

Thanks, Bob!

I'd say stick with the ER. I've worked on a general pediatric floor and in the ER. From my experience working general pediatrics, I can tell you that as a pediatric flight nurse, your patients are still going to come in all shapes and sizes. The pediatric hospital that I used to work at took patients ranging in age from newborn to 18 years. Besides, you're still going to see kids in your ER, even if it's in an adult hospital.

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OR you can move to Atlanta and work at the Sibley Heart Center. I'm sure they'd be tickled pink to have you!

Poor thing. You have the same problem I had my senior year of nursing school: EVERYTHING interests me. I'm not real familiar with Duke, but don't they have a big pediatric hospital? With lots of specialties? Work in pediatric CCU and cross-train to float to the ER. I used to work at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and no, there were hardly any male nurses working there. But, the world of nursing is changing, and more guys are are discovering just how wonderful this world is! If pediatrics is your passion, go for it! There is absolutely no reason why someone with a gift for caring for sick children should not work in that field. Best of luck to you :)

Greetings! I am an RN with a BSN who has experience mostly in pediatrics, but also some in adult ICU and ER. I have always dreamed of being a Navy officer (always wanted to be a fighter pilot when I was in high school, but my bad vision kept that from happening), but life happens, I fell madly in love with my best friend (who was a package deal ) so we got married. Since I have no desire to drag hubbie and 3 stepkids all over God's creation, I figure the reserves would be the perfect answer for me. Also, some extra spending money wouldn't hurt either :) I have visited the Navy's website, so I know that I should be eligible (only 32, have a BSN, no major health problems), and can probably get some financial aid for my MSN. My questions for you: 1) I'm not in the best physical shape, though I have recently joined Curves to address this issue. Am I going to have to do hard core pt (i.e. running every day, endless pushups, etc)? 2) Speaking of running and pushups, what sort of basic training am I going to have to endure? How long will this "basic training" take? 3) Though this is truly not the primary reasons for wanting to do this, about how much "extra spending money" can I expect? Any other tidbits of info you would like to share with me would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Jen