Kmendi

I agree, I found myself being so happy for grades I would get but then others would get better grades and it was hard not size myself up to them. nursing school is hard enough but then to not be satisfied with the work you did because someones was better is so draining, when you cant afford to be drained

I totally agree, where I am from there is a massive shortage. The nurses act like they are irreplaceable because they are so short, but the fact of the matter is in another semester a whole new shipment of new grads is eager to take their job. everyone is replaceable!

Yes I do, I work as a CNA in the ICU I was just trying to get feelers out to see if it was even worth trying since by the time I had the baby and returned I would have already been a nurse 5-6 mo.

I started the thread because I was asking a question.. I was asking if anyone had any experience with maternity discrimination not because I was saying that I have experienced it. I'm not sure why you are upset by this..

kmarie, I do have a job now as a CNA in the ICU. I could stay here until I go on Maternity leave which would probably be easiest, but the pay on maternity would be nicer as a nurse :)

I am in my last semester of nursing school and would like to know from all of you new or seasoned students, what did you find the most emotionally and physically stressful? How did you manage your stress? What is one thing you wish someone would have told you at the very beginning if school?

Hello, I am a nursing student. I am set to graduate this December and will be about 6 months pregnant at that time. Can you tell me if you have had any experiences with applying for a job pregnant? Do you find you are turned down more? Would you suggest waiting to apply after the baby is born?