Being a Nurse

I wish I knew soooo many things before I became a nurse. Initially my goals were different. Medical school was the initial pathway, hence I studied biochemistry with a minor in English (I've always had a knack for writing and enjoyed reading and analyzing). This path quickly changed due to personal/family reasons. Nursing was my next best option and I did not know I would end up enjoying this field this much. It opened up a brand new avenue I never knew I wanted to pursue. However, Nursing is not without its ups and downs. Moving forward, what are some things I wish I knew before becoming a nurse? 1. Nursing is not for the faint of heart. This is coming from someone who did not even like the sight of her own blood. When I was a little girl, my sister had hyperemesis (active nausea and vomiting) during her pregnancy in which she had to be hospitalized for most of it. I used to bawl my eyes out because I could not stand to watch her suffer like this. Fast forward to now, and

Gotcha! 🤪 Hello. My name is Molly. I'm a critical care nurse and currently located in Boston. Yes, nursing is a profession that can be done all over the country so I chose to travel. I created this blog in order to be a form of resource to student nurses, nurses just starting in the field or anyone interested in healthcare. This includes my experiences thus far or educational snippets to get you through nursing. This may entail experiences on the unit such as titrating pressors or sedation and acclimating to a new environment. To be quite honest, I also needed an outlet to vent. So, let's get started, shall we? Why should you trust me? I'm just a nurse behind a computer, right? My credentials: Molly Bennett BSN, RN and BS in biochemistry + English minor                           ACLS, BLS. I am currently working on getting my CCRN. The goal is to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesist (CRNA). Let's get the ball rolling! What would you like to see? I