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Why do pediatric nurses need to like kids?

This was actually a search term that someone typed in to land on my blog.  I think if you have to ask the question, this field is probably not the right one for you. The one thing pediatric nursing has … Continue reading

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90% Calling, 10% Job.

This is a great video…. inspiring to Nurses and Nurses to Be alike! I really enjoy videos and articles that showcase what nurses really do.  :) Enjoy.

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Just call me… PEDIATRIC Nurse

If you read my blog from start to finish, you will notice one consistent theme. Pediatrics.  When I started on this journey, pediatrics was so far off my radar it’s not even funny.  If you talk to my classmates, many … Continue reading

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Impostor Syndrome

One of these things is not like the other…. Last week in class, when we were going over what the next few months had in store for us, my instructor brought up a very good point. We are all impostors. … Continue reading

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The Countdown

The countdown is on! I’ve neglected this blog over the past few months. I’ll be honest. I was checked out. For the first time in what seems like an eternity, I was able to relax and enjoy my summer vacation. … Continue reading

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WWFD?

That is: “What would Florence Nightingale do?” I’m a fourth semester nursing student now. It’s hard to believe it…. the time is flying by now, and I can see the end of the tunnel.  I can practically taste graduation!  There … Continue reading

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Tiny Angels

I spent the day today working among some of the best people in this business.  NICU nurses.  I’m not sure how they do it day after day after day.  So many sad stories to tell, so many UNhappy endings.  When … Continue reading

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Happy National Nurses Week!

Today, actually, is National Student Nurse Day.  So to all my fellow nursing students suffering with me….. HAPPY NATIONAL STUDENT NURSE DAY!  

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Being a Nurse is EASY!

Have you heard this?  This is a vicious rumor going around.  That nursing is easy.  Not only is NURSING easy, but nursing school is easy.  After all – what is nursing? It’s just tucking people into bed and wiping their … Continue reading

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1 semester down, 4 more to go!

I finished off my semester today.  Fundamentals is FINISHED!!! I was nervous sitting down to take the final. You see, I’m Type A.  I had already averaged out every possibility, down to the lowest grade I could and still pass … Continue reading

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