2soon2beOTC

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1. Is the Bloomfield College nursing program doable for one with children and severe anxiety?

   2soon2beOTC replied to elisedepauli's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Stats show that so, so many people struggle with severe depression and anxiety. Sadly folks don't chat about it in microbio, right? Maybe they think no one else ever feels the way they do or that no one will understand. And of course there are peo...

2. 32 years old and ready to switch my career to become a nurse! Am I too old?

   2soon2beOTC replied to Kaytee12's topic in Pre-Nursing

   O. M. G. You are a mere child! Yes, yes: Go for it! I'm 50. If I can do it, well, please. Yes, you should.

3. Surgery right before school

   2soon2beOTC replied to Pnutlife's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Two thoughts. 1). I can attest to having to wait forever -- and the worst possible date -- for your surgery. Diagnosed in Oct., had to wait until July for surgery. Nothing life threatening obviously but majorly painful. There was simply no availab...

4. I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

   2soon2beOTC replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much for your comment. And: "Unfortunately on my floor most patients never seem adequately prepared (lack of education provided by the surgeon BEFORE surgery) for the amount of pain and discomfort they will face. I try to provide as muc...

5. I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

   2soon2beOTC replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Nursing

   Right? You people need to be writing an anthology, "Maxims to Live By In Nursing School and As a Nurse." I'm feeling totally blessed right now.

6. I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

   2soon2beOTC replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Nursing

   Totally. That makes so much sense. Different roles, different contexts--there are always places or times when whatever our profession, it's different and difficult when it broaches our personal versus our professional lives, right? That's life, ba...

7. I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

   2soon2beOTC replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Nursing

   What a beautifully written, thoughtful reply. And incredibly helpful. Thank you.

8. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

   2soon2beOTC replied to Aloe_sky's topic in New Nurse

   So sorry you are having a hard time. My opinion only: You making mistakes does magically allow your preceptor to use demeaning terms to describe colleagues ("dumb nurses") or her trainees. As a preceptor, that person is also required to model prof...

9. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   2soon2beOTC replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   I started the RN path at 47 and, no, I don't think you will be too old. Y ou sound like a solid planner with a long held dream. Make a plan, work your plan and don't give up.

10. I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

    2soon2beOTC replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Nursing

    Very good point. Making life decisions less than a week after surgery? Yeah, not so good. You're right and thanks so much.

11. I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

    2soon2beOTC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just had major surgery and recovery at a local hospital. Went okay and am home. My issue is this: It was intense. These brilliant -- and I mean, really gifted -- nurses just basically saved my soul and sanity in countless ways. No exaggeration...

12. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    2soon2beOTC replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    You did the morally correct and kind thing by offering assistance, and maybe a little encouragement, to an elder. But aren't you kicking yourself over all the millions of snappy comebacks you could have thrown at that guy? "Personally, ever since ...

13. Microbiology

    2soon2beOTC replied to gjmaxe's topic in General Students

    If you're not retaining material from just studying the text, try the many visual, verbal and repetitive learning tools out there. I am not affiliated with or endorsing any of these, but examples include easynotecard.com and quizlet for repetitive q...

14. Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    2soon2beOTC replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    I've known people who got into that kind of debt for an MSW, a career path that can br notoriously low pay and hard to get started. It's insanely hard to get into public nursing programs in California, and waiting to be picked via lottery when you h...

15. When are you too old to start nursing school?

    2soon2beOTC replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Students

    You're my new hero! Sorry-- getting the hang of this site. To be honest, my assumption is that I will end up in administration or regulatory work. I have a master's in finance and supposedly had some pretty poofed up jobs. So my "worth" would be ...