Roll Call

I've been an RN for almost 31 years, first in Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplants. That was in the 1970's when nobdy had ever heard of BMT. Then I did NICU, private duty, adult ICU, home care, law school, home care, geri psych, PACU, home care, corporate and finally office nursing/ambulatory care. Whew! Just writing it tires me out! I can start an IV with one hand tied behind my back. I can run to an emergency and eat lunch at the same time. All hallmarks of an experienced RN. Glad to see so many of you here! Susan in NYC

Sandra...great I am finishing up my first year in a RN program. I am set to in may of 2006, but surgery may kick that back to October. So far I have done rotations in Ortho, sat in of a TKR in the OR, , pulmonary step down, and AV Replacement/CBP in the OR.... and I absolutely love it!!!! A little disappointed with the idea of not with my class....but how much better I will feel after surgery helps!! Vivian

I am new to this site. I have been an RN for 4 years and in those 4 years have done diaylsis, ICU, LTC nurse manager and Case management for people with MR/CP/DD. I love being a nurse because of all the options we have. Graduated from college with a AAS in 2001.

I'm Karen, I've been a nurse for 30 yrs. I began as a CNA right after high school. Then became an LPN for 20 yrs. Went back to Louisiana State University for my RN 10 yrs ago. I've done all sorts of types of nursing. I'm currently a recovery room nurse. I work in PACU in a large medical center in Lafayette, LA. Nice meeting you all.

Hiya Karen... I too graduated LSU (only 3 yrs ago) If you peek at the Louisiana board, you'll see I'm hosting a crawfish boil soon! Come join in

Hi! I am a labor and delivery RN working full-time nights in NC. I graduated in 1998, worked cardiac telemetry for a year, then med-surg for two years, then home health for a year, then L&D since (for almost three years now). I think I've finally found my niche, as I LOVE L&D . I've been researching WLS for several months now, and am currently waiting for all my consults and testing to be completed before my surgeon will set a date. I've never had any type of major surgery before, never had general anesthesia, so that is a bit nervewracking, but I am generally an optimist and feel like everything will be fine. Good luck to all of you with your own WLS journeys! Megan

Hi! I'm new to the board also. Just waiting for approval from insurance. I've been a nurse for 20 yrs. and have been working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for 17 of those. I also work full time nights and love it. I love taking care of my little patients and wouldn't give them up for anything. I can't wait for surgery!

Hi I am a night shift L&D nurse. I have been a nurse for 3 years but have worked in all areas of health care (even insurance) I am having surgery in April I had a lap chole last year and that surgeon suggested the surgery after I abandoned that idea two years ago I am going thru with it this time....GO NURSES

Hi, everybody! I've been a nurse for 21 years. The last 4 years I've worked for hospice. It's rewarding and interesting. I am welcomed into homes of many different cultures. Sometimes I'm treated like a family member. I just love it!! Barb

Hello everyone, I graduated in 93. Worked as a patient care tech for 2 years before graduation. Small hospital - got lots of exposure to everything because they knew I was in school. Emergency c-sections etcl. I mainly do emergency care but float to ICU, CCU, telemetry, urology, pulmonary, neuro - you name it, I have just about done it, including utilization review, house supervisor and teacher. I love it. Although found out about the nurse bladder when I had emergency c-section myself last year. Got the foley out and overflowed that hat everytime I got up. Thats what I get for working a busy ER. 9 years have been in North Carolina - now I am moving back to Canada. Nice to meet you all. I am working on getting the lapband. Beverly