Bettyloublu14 replied to Bettyloublu14's topic in General Nursing
I really appreciate those who took time to reply to my post and share their experiences and advice! Thank you so much! I am not ready to give up just yet. I learned from my previous experience, I...
Bettyloublu14 replied to Bettyloublu14's topic in General Nursing
I did speak with management and the educators, but It didn’t really help.I think they had already had their minds made up that I wasn’t going to do well, I had another preceptor but that was just...
Bettyloublu14 replied to Bettyloublu14's topic in General Nursing
Thank you! I do want to grow from that experience and I think I dodged a bullet on that one, the unit culture was not the greatest either. I want to take what I learned and hopefully be able to grow...
Hello! I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience to mine and I'm looking for advice. I quit my first nursing job while still in orientation. It just wasn't for me, I tried as hard as I...
I was the same way, I was an A student up until Organic Chemistry?! It was very difficult for me since I hadn't had any previous chemistry before, actually the class I took was a hybrid of general,...
I know how you feel, I am somewhat of an introvert too, I haven't started my clinical classes yet, but I have been in a similar situations in other classes. It would hurt my feelings as well at first,...
I say go for it! I made the decision to become a nurse when I was 31, it took me two years to complete all of my pre-reqs, and I'm now 33 and I'll be starting my real nursing courses next week. There...
Bettyloublu14 replied to Bettyloublu14's topic in General Students
Yes I will! Thankfully there are a few other people who were in my previous classes that will be starting Nursing 101 with me, they were great students and made good grades, so I think I will be...
Bettyloublu14 replied to Bettyloublu14's topic in General Students
Thank you!:) I worry about critical thinking, is it something that can be learned? I look at things as either being right or wrong, not much grey area and when I do think the "grey area" I feel I...
Bettyloublu14 replied to Bettyloublu14's topic in General Students
Thank you for the great advice! I know it's going to be a challenge for me, but I'm ready for it. I've been wanting to become a Nurse for a long time, I just didn't have the confidence in myself until...
Hello all! I'm just looking for some advice, I'm set to start Nursing school next week and I'm really excited. It took me two years to finish all of my pre-reqs. I've decided to get my associates...