nursing school vs. the real world

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the start of something new pt. 2

Half a year ago I wrote a blog post titled, the start of something new. In that blog post, I talked about starting a new job as a labor and delivery nurse. When I first became a …

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easy 15 minute holiday treat

So I wanted to do a little extra this year instead of just buying presents. I wanted to make my loved ones little tins of sweet treats. I found this recipe on pinterest and I must…

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Christmas Decor 2018

It's finally here - the greatest time of year... Christmas! I got into the Christmas spirit before Halloween. That's fine, right? Let's just blame it on all the store…

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the start of something new

I got a new job. 😀

During my last semester of nursing school, I had a clinical rotation in Labor and Delivery and fell in love. I was excited to learn all things L&D and to …

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DIY Fall Pom-Pom Wreath

Fall is here. Fall is my favorite time of year. The smells. The colors. The decor. THE HOLIDAYS! Since I am living on my own for the first time, I'm all about the decor. I di…

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on my own

I have been on my own since 9/17/2017.
I started my job as a registered nurse on June 19, 2017. At my hospital, I am in a nurse residency program that lasts an entire year. The f…

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How's the new job going?

I get asked this question a lot from family and friends. I usually just say, "It's fine" or "It's okay." It would take more than just a sentence or ev…

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my typical shift

I am now taking the full 6 patients on my own. I provide the usual care such as giving medications, assessing my patients, and completing orders. Since I am a new nurse, I’m doing…

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& for 12 hours it's not about me

I graduated from nursing school in May 2017. I took my NCLEX on June 5th and became a registered nurse. I have been working in a hospital since the middle of June. Being a new gr…

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Little Things

Well hello there and welcome to my blog! My name is Olivia Burgess. I am a 22 year old living in Phenix City, Alabama. I am a registered nurse at a local hospital. I graduated fro…

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