What is your "Why"? There I said it and please don't disregard this question it will always serve you in life. Let me explain. Nursing school sucks!! It's hard, the sacrifices are real and great. The price is paid not only by you but by your famil...
promeza replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing
There are a lot of good options listed here so far. Working at a rural hospital to get your year is not a bad idea and you actually don't have to leave Cali to get it. Most parts of California are one to two hour drive from some rural areas and hos...
promeza replied to Maverickm808's topic in Male Students
That is a loaded question. 23 years ago I went straight into ICU as a new grad. There was a nursing shortage so they fought to grab me. Was it the right decision. For me it definitely was. I love ICU, and within a year I was taken care of open h...
Is nursing truly your passion? Because if it is, then that is who you need to be. And I am not talking about a little passion, I am not talking about liking nursing, I am talking about TRULY passionate. If this is really you then SO WHAT if its har...
Hey Star Warrior, There are almost always steps that we can take to help avoid causing pain or making mistakes. Having said that, there are always ways where your precaution will not be enough. It just happens. I read your story and concern and I...