BritBSNRN

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1. How old were you when you started nursing school?

   BritBSNRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   Started a BSN program August 2011 at 18 years old and graduated May 2015 with my BSN at 22 years old!

2. He/She Said What!?

   BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

   When I had heard the physician tell the nurse, "I can train monkey's to do what you do". I was mortified! I could not believe the total disrespect for another professional of the same "team". I was...

3. He/She Said What!?

   BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, people can be so cruel and I thought we were supposed to be a healthcare "team"! Just goes to show that people do remember what others say and you should not burn

4. He/She Said What!?

   BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

   It's sad to me that not all members of the healthcare team understand the general roles of the other

5. He/She Said What!?

   BritBSNRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   We (nurses) tend to think we ARE the best profession. However, other healthcare professions don't always think like we do. Once, I had overhead a physician tell another nurse, "I can train monkey's...

6. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

   BritBSNRN replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

   One instructor always said at the beginning or end of every lecture: "Shock is shock is shock". It would drive me and my classmates crazy! However, I will never forget that all shock regardless of...

7. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

   BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm happy to hear things are going well! :) I am also, nervous about the learning curve. I think almost everyone feels overwhelmed at first. & I hope the classes become more beneficial for you!...

8. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

   BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   @Chipee How's everything been

9. Should I worry?

   BritBSNRN replied to stolik19's topic in First Year After Licensure

   If the pay is great and you enjoy the unit; perhaps, you shouldn't mess with what is quote on quote: "not broken". You are getting valuable nursing skills (i.e. patient/physician communication, IV...

10. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you JaxJax5423 for your

11. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the advice and wishes. I have read and heard numerous horror stories on how tough the first year can be. However, with responses like yours, I hope this transition goes more smoothly.

12. What color scrubs do you wear?

    BritBSNRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm originally from the Dayton, OH area. Nurses wear ALL navy blue scrubs and techs wear ALL tan scrubs. I went to college 2 hours away from my hometown and a hospital I had clinicals at allowed...

13. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you @Stitch3296 ! & Congratulations on your acceptance into a residency

14. Waiting to hear from HR

    BritBSNRN replied to nsummer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Any

15. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you, HouTx, for your response. I am looking forward to the journey ahead and hope to make it