AmyD_RN

I too have gained 10lbs this last year studying. my story is a little different as I graduated along time ago. I started studying about a year ago and last christmas my hubby bought me a laptop to make my studies easier! Easier? yes! But man it i...

yes I want to be one of the ones who sings praises for sure, but who doesnt? LOL

Well I have been in contact with the HR person, ER floor mgr, 2 clinical supers and a floor super. They are all so far really nice and so helpful with all my mundane questions about orientation and such. Who else would be "my" boss? AmyD

am I sensing that the younger you are as a new nurse the harder it must be or at least feel? I am going to be 35 ( an young 35...hee hee) this next month and I start my first job Monday the 10th. I have to say that mean nurses aren't really scaring...

I am going to be working in an ER 40 minutes away so I am dearly hoping I don't run into anyone I know. I fear seeing my family in the ER! AmyD RN

I am so glad I started this thread, such encouragment reading all your posts!!!! keep em coming!!! AmyD

Just wanting to hear some stories of all you nurses that really love what you do. I am finding myself, more than not , reading the "horror" stories of nursing, is it really all that bad all the time???? how long you been nursing , what floor and wh...

GREAT!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

Yes I kinda thought it would be hard here too (ohio) cause my local hospital had no positions for a new nurse, I took nclex june 5th and we have a college here in my town with a ADN program, all the grads who haven't taken the nclex yet had all the...

me me me! 7/10 here as well. ER in a local hospital, they are in the process of building a 90,000 sq ft addition on for ER and CCU. Will provide service for 60,000 more patients a year. anyways, I am "D" all the above when it comes to what I feel...

I called a friend that is a employee at the hospital I am going to be working at , although she is not hiding anything her report is positive, I cant' wait!!! she did confirm that the position I wanted probably woudln't have been a good one so God is...

That is so awesome to hear from you! I am glad it gets better and am glad that at least you know you are being thought of!! Good luck and keep us updated. You give me hope for positiveness as I venture out next week to my orientation!!! AmyD RN

graduated in 94 passed boards in 06. and it is a factor when going for jobs. Am I always going to have this uphill battle? any suggestions on where to find work? I do have an interview tomarrow but figure they will say the same thing? help!

Lisky90 and LeesieBug , we will definately have to keep in touch, Do either of you have yahoo messenger? you can pm me if you do. I got on friday for my physical and to order uniforms. Then Monday go in at 7:30 bright an early for my first day of...

ist'n there a "mango pepper"? I know my dad grows a garden every year and that is what he calls them too! LOL too funny!

That is so great to hear. the saying "misery loves company" seems to be true everywhere you turn, it is so nice to hear that some nurse really love there job. I know that a lot of nurses just need to vent but as a newbie it can get me down sometim...

Well I appreciate your honesty, frankly I did not go in looking for ER! I went for OB position. Crazy uh?? They liked something about me (which I am going to ask later what) and asked me if I would give it a try, was told I would not take on load...

Man! I really wonder if they calculated it all out what my chances really were after 12 years since graduation???? AmyD RN (Soon to be AmyD ER RN~~July 10th) ~*~~*~Fullfilling my dreams!!~*~~*~

Thanks for the advice, I have decided to accept the position. I know I can handle this!! (so I keep telling myself)...LOL anyways I start orientation either the 10th or 31st. I think I am going to opt for the 10th, no time like the present. No...

thats what I was wondering..................what (if anything) did you splurge on with your first paycheck? I know as a student and life runner (LOL) I have scraped the bottom of the barrel for a long long time. anyone? AmyD

thanks mzkede!! sometimes I impress myself....LOL Its really not me but God through me, He obviously has a plan and I feel like my feet are flapping in the wind behind me as I struggle to hang on! I am going to enjoy the view and ride though. I c...

I just got offered (here in central ohio) $19.60 base pay with $3.25 shift dif starting at 5pm and $2.50 for weekends! So weekdays I make $22.75/hr and weekends I make $25.35/hr, I didnt' think that was too bad for a new nurse who graduated in 1994...

I have not decided yet. A Dr. friend of mine got me in contact with a float pool mgr. that I need to call this morning. here are my thoughts..... closer to home.... not as much time though...... wondering about floating, is that good or saying on o...

I have a job offer for ER, I am hoping I at least like it alittle bit....LOL Trauma junkie I am but when you are working in ER I am affraid I will find I dont like it. I just wish I knew all I needed to know now!....LOL

Well I got offered the job, totally a God thing. Got the interview within 3 days of sending in app. had 1st, 2nd and 3rd interview within 3 hours and got the job offer 4hours later. Totally wild! Now what do I do?..........LOL