michaelaellie

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1. Nurse at a community event

   michaelaellie replied to michaelaellie's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks guys! I am excited for the 5 k although I guess I can't run in it now :/ I'm eager to find other places to volunteer! There's a music festival coming to my city (NYC) that will give free passes...

2. Nurse at a community event

   michaelaellie posted a topic in General Nursing

   At this time, I am a new RN on a step down unit in a hospital, fresh off orientation. A local 5k is being planned and the organizer mentioned to me that they are looking for volunteers for their first...

3. Jobs in nursing in social justice

   michaelaellie replied to michaelaellie's topic in General Nursing

   I am so beyond stoked to see all positive comments on this thread. It's really touching and rare to be in an online community that has no negativity. All the suggestions are unique and amazing and...

4. Jobs in nursing in social justice

   michaelaellie replied to michaelaellie's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for your really thoughtful responses! I am very touched that every one of you responded positively and encouraged me. I'm overwhelmed by all of these suggestions and I'm feeling very...

5. Jobs in nursing in social justice

   michaelaellie posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone! I'm currently a brand new nurse on a busy step down unit and I'm having some thoughts that this area of nursing is not the right fit for me. I would love input from similar people who...

6. Advisable volunteer organizations/opportunities

   michaelaellie replied to dingus's topic in Government, Military

   I volunteered in a rehab hospital for recreation therapy which was transporting patients to the lobby for live entertainment on weekends and giving out snacks. I also volunteered on a med surge floor...

7. Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

   michaelaellie replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe I really lucked out here, but I am an RN with no debt. I obtained my RN at community college (about $1.5k per semester) while working as a PCA in a hospital. Thankfully, my experience as a PCA,...

8. About to take NCLEX, but I'm worried I already don't love nursing

   michaelaellie replied to michaelaellie's topic in General Students

   Thanks so much for the reassurance! I work in an acute care hospital in a suburb outside NYC. I haven't officially been offered a job, but my nursing supervisor says things like "you're going to apply...

9. About to take NCLEX, but I'm worried I already don't love nursing

   michaelaellie posted a topic in General Students

   I've just finished nursing school (worst 2 years of my life omg) and I'm taking the NCLEX in about a month. I'm looking to when I start working as a nurse and I'm worried. I've been working part...

10. Military nurse

    michaelaellie replied to michaelaellie's topic in Government, Military

    Just wanted to thank everyone who commented on this thread with any feedback or with sharing that they too are pursuing a job in the military as a nurse. To update you all, I'm feeling very...

11. Military nurse

    michaelaellie replied to michaelaellie's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks. I've sent an email to a recruiter with no reply so I guess it's time I call them

12. Military nurse

    michaelaellie posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm 21 and graduating with my associates in nursing this May and I'm so committed to becoming a nurse in the military (of course after I get my BSN). I originally thought Air Force, however, through...