berdawn ASN

berdawn has 1 years experience as a ASN.

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1. New Anxiety and Depression from Work

   berdawn replied to rural_nurse03's topic in General Nursing

   My first thought is that I am glad you are reaching out for help! Personally, I'm of the mind that if one's neurotransmitters don't work, store bought is fine. You don't say what other professional experience you have--if this is your first job as an...

2. Adjusting to NIGHT SHIFTS advice??

   berdawn replied to nurse.sierra's topic in General Nursing

   I keep my night schedule most of the time, but if I have more than two days off, I'll have a day time life. Any one have ideas on how to avoid a caffeine headache?!?! There are times when I just can't have my usual coffee and these headaches are the ...

3. Adjusting to NIGHT SHIFTS advice??

   berdawn replied to nurse.sierra's topic in General Nursing

   Oh I am soooo glad I found this thread! I will start nights April 22nd. I worked overnight shifts a million years ago (midnight to 8am) and it was fine but now I am definitely a morning person.

4. I don't take anything seriously outside of work.

   berdawn replied to Imnewhere2018's topic in New Nurse

   I worked as a social worker and then managed a program in a prison--I felt the same way once I started working outside of those "high stakes" jobs! Not everyone is as um lucky LOL as we are so they have a very different scale!

5. From CNA to RN at the same hospital

   berdawn replied to thoughtful21's topic in New Nurse

   I am working as an aide while I get my ADN. I plan to graduate in Dec so I have been picking up shifts on different floors and units to see if they might be a good fit for me. I think it would be very difficult to stay on the floor where I've worked ...

6. Anyone out there attend a RN to BSN program?

   berdawn replied to Alexx_xox's topic in ADN/BSN

   Following. I have a BA and will graduate with my ADN in December. I don't plan on starting my BSN for at least a year but "the more you know" and all

7. A&P 1 and 2 in 8 Weeks??

   berdawn replied to angel0309's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hope you reconsider. This is the the foundation of pretty much everything else you will learn. It isn't nearly as important to get a good grade as it is to really know the material.

8. Hoping for a miracle

   berdawn replied to Feinhawk's topic in General Nursing

   If you decide to pursue your MPH, make sure you love math! There is a ton of statistics to master (but it is an amazing field)

9. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

   berdawn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   I'm going to add that when I attended orientation for my RN program, I was HORRIFIED by the number of people who didn't have a pen or notebook. Based on our tuition, I *kinda* thought we'd be given a portfolio and pen, maybe knock off Cinnabon, but I...

10. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    berdawn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Gen X here--and another Pilot .5 fan! I'll USE the .7 (if you leave it on the cart)

11. Mom of a 3rd Year Nursing Student

    berdawn replied to lovin2cu's topic in General Students

    Can she work fewer hours so that she can study more? It sounds like her academics need more attention.

12. Trouble Finding Work

    berdawn replied to FatElvis's topic in Men

    I am in Appalachia, so if you're interested in living in the reddest of states, most hospitals here would welcome you--historically, men in nursing has been a completely legitimate career move!

13. Nurse residency VS. Straight on the floor.

    berdawn replied to Alexx_xox's topic in New Nurse

    Commenting so I can follow this thread. I don't graduate until December and I am considering applying for an Onco Residency.

14. A bit childish but...

    berdawn replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Western Governors

    Congratulations!!!!!

15. Contracts for tuition

    berdawn replied to tresl's topic in General Students

    Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV has a program. You must be in a local, accredited program and employed as a "nurse extern" (pretty much nurses aide). If at any time you are not in good standing in your program, though, you must repay...