Brooke2009

I recently went through a similar experience as a new grad. I had 7 preceptors in my first 6 shifts of orientation on an extremely busy surgical floor at a large teaching hospital. It was insane and my anxiety was through the roof. I was honestly thinking that nursing was not for me if that’s what it was about. It wasn’t safe and it’s hard to learn when everyone did everything differently every single shift. I hated working there. Despised it. I was wracked with anxiety every day thinking about going back in. It was awful. I quit. I was at the point where I didn’t care if I got another job as an RN, I just needed to get out of there before I lost my mind. I gave myself a full week to breathe and readjust my thinking and started applying again. I left that position off of my resume, but did explain the situation to my manager during my interview. I didn’t bash the hospital I left, but explained the situation and that as a new grad, I didn’t feel I was able to learn properly and safely. I wasn’t sure how that would go over, but she obviously understood because I was offered the position by the end of the week. I’ve been there for a month now and it’s like night and day. There had been so much support, everyone works as a team and I’ve only had my main preceptor, who is an excellent nurse and teacher. I’ve learned more in this last month than I feel I ever could have at my previous hospital and I’ve gone from thinking nursing wasn’t for me to literally loving my job! Like you, I was thinking it would be career suicide as a new grad to quit before that magical one year, but it was the best decision I could have made for myself. Sometimes we have to jump even when it’s scary to do so. Your mental health is more important than a job. I can’t say for sure how every medical facility does it, but I’ve left jobs off of resumes and have never been questioned. From what I’ve been told, the background info they look for is that you have a nursing license, have no criminal background/strikes against your nursing license and that you are who you say you are. I would just leave the residency off of your resume. Residency is supposed to be to see if you’re a good fit for them and if they’re a good fit for you. It wasn’t. No big deal. There are plenty of other places and positions in nursing. Best of luck! Find something you love and enjoy your new career! ?

I think, as long as you do all you can to get and stay healthy, that you can do this if it’s what you truly want. Nursing school is stressful, but some feel it’s much worse than others do. I was an older student, recently divorced and raising a 9 year old in a place where I had no family - just occasional help with childcare from neighbors, and while it was far from easy, I didn’t think it was too awful. I went to school with several students that suffered from different mental illnesses. One, in particular, was the 4.0 student who achieved honor society status with us. She had a mental illness, yes, but she worked her rear end off and has a job secured in one of our largest medical centers ED. There was also a fellow student that was dx’d with a mental illness during our 2nd semester. She started on meds, did just fine and graduated on time with us. She’s also working now. I’ve had severe ADD since I was a child and was told by family that I’d never make it through nursing school. Well, I did make it and graduated with a 3.6, honor society and an award for clinical excellence. I have an incredible job as an RN that I love. Do what you need to do to get your ducks in a row. Gather your support system. If you can manage your symptoms and you’re determined enough, I believe you can do this.

Now you see why veterans get so upset and discouraged. It’s the same for them when they try to seek care through the VA. The lack of communication is frightening, paperwork continuous gets lost, one person doesn’t know what the person standing next to them is doing, etc. I’m sure some facilities are better than others, but this sounds eerily similar to the aggravation we went through getting my ex-husband the care he needed. :/

Hi, I'm on my way to clinical now, but I'll be happy to answer when I get home later. I remember the anxiety of knowing nothing when first starting this journey all too well!

I'm sorry about your breakup. It will be hard at times, and the anxiety is not fun to deal with, but yes, I think you can definitely do it, and you will. Have faith. A 4.5 year relationship breakup isn't something to scoff at, and leaving your dog (dog lover, have 3:) has to be heartbreak on top of heartbreak. As the ex-wife of an airborne infantry soldier that deployed once to Iraq for a year, and once to Afghanistan for another year, I will say that our breakup and divorce was harder than the deployments. Both are frightening & painful, both hurt, both test your strength and resolve, but in two very different ways. I kept going during the deployments...I fell apart and dealt with a lot of anxiety and depression during my seperation and subsequent divorce. You're entitled to feel your feelings and worry about how it may impact your education. Breakups are tough. I know. Hang in there. Hopefully, by the time classes start, you'll be a little more grounded and your heart will be on the mend. It takes time. It comes in waves. You will get through it and you will be stronger for it. School will help keep your mind focused on a different direction. Best of luck to you. Chin up!

They have a new point system; the advisor you spoke with may not have know that as this was the first year it was implemented. I was told at the drop-in that with the new system, 12-14 points should be competitive, but I'd try for the higher end of that to be on the safe side. I had 16 pts. and a 3.75 gpa. I'd say with 15-17 points, you're definitely looking good!

Don't give up hope. I had nursing students in the room for 2 out of 3 of my deliveries, and while there were no male students, I would have been perfectly fine with them if there were. By the time I was ready to deliver, I wouldn't have cared if a news team was in there with me, I just wanted it over! Hopefully you'll get a been-there-done-that mom before your rotation is over. The nursing students I had in the room with me (I think there were 5 each time) were fantastic and I had a great time with them. Hang in there and good luck in your OB rotation.

I'm not sure if we received the same packet since you're doing accelerated and I'm traditional, however, incase they are different, here is the info from my packet: It must be either of these 2 courses: CPR for Health Care Providers or CPR for Professional Rescuers. Check the American Heart Association website and the American Red Cross websites. They'll list dates/times/places of these specific courses and hopefully you can find something closer. If you have trouble accessing the info, let me know and I'll look it up and try to post it here for you.

HCC offers healthcare provider CPR as a continuing education class. It's usually on a weekend and runs approximately 8 hours.

I'm doing traditional. You?

Congratulations!

I received mine today. We have until April 14th to respond. I was told that after that date, when all of the responses are in, they'll start going down the list calling others for open seats.

Mine says fall - don't panic mzo, people often apply to more than one school and not everyone takes a spot, so something may open up for you in the accelerated program. Is everyone as nervous and excited as I am?!

Just checked mine and it changed to Nursing (RN), too!!!! Praying we get confirmation letters this weekend or early next week to be sure, but I'd say if your status has changed, you're in! �� And I thought I was nervous before! Now the real panic starts! Hoping everyone gets good news!

Nothing yet! Hoping we hear something soon. The waiting is brutal!! Good luck!!