Regarding life outside nursing school

RainDreamer, BSN, RN · Feb 28, 2005

Hmmm, I don't think I would say anything. Have you actually seen them buying alcohol the night before clinicals? Even if you've seen the buy alcohol the night before clinicals I still don't think that would be enough to go to the instructors about .... maybe they were buying it for a later time, how could you know they would be drinking it that night? It just sounds like there's not enough evidence there to warrant going to the instructors about it.

My boyfriend, who is in their class, overhead them talking about going out drinking Friday night after clinicals.

Getting drunk and being impaired during clinicals is a lot different than going out and getting drunk on a Friday night.

Some people like to drink, especially college students. Just have to let them be, not much you can do.

Gompers, BSN, RN · Feb 28, 2005

sounds like typical college students to me . . .

Tell me about it! Since when is going out and drinking on the weekends considered a crime? It's COLLEGE! Drinking on a Friday or Saturday night isn't going to affect their ability to care for patients during the week. If they start partying too much, they'll fail out of nursing school anyways, so don't worry. But if they're passing their classes and clinicals, then it's a good sign that they are doing well in the program and maybe just like to have a little fun and relax on the weekends.

Don't flame me too much for this, but I did notice in college that many of the nursing students acted a little prissy, staying in their dorm rooms studying on weekends when everyone else was out having fun. While it's fine to consider your college years a serious time, realize that for many others college is actually FUN!

not now, RN · Feb 28, 2005

I drink every weekend because I can and I feel I deserve a trip to the bar for working and maintaining a 92% average. Every Sunday my co-workers hear some story beginning with "So I was at this bar..." My charge nurse never says anything because she knows I do my job (CNA) well.

All of my instructors (and classmates) know I go out on the weekends but just like my boss they know that when the weekend's over so is my fun. If somone came up to any of my instructors and said "I see her drinking on the weekends..." they probably respond "Well, she's 24, single, with no kids...I kinda expect that." :rotfl:

**canoehead, BSN, RN** · Feb 28, 2005

Nobody's business but their own.

78BugRN · Feb 28, 2005

I drink every weekend because I can and I feel I deserve a trip to the bar for working and maintaining a 92% average. Every Sunday my co-workers hear some story beginning with "So I was at this bar..." My charge nurse never says anything because she knows I do my job (CNA) well.
All of my instructors (and classmates) know I go out on the weekends but just like my boss they know that when the weekend's over so is my fun. If somone came up to any of my instructors and said "I see her drinking on the weekends..." they probably respond "Well, she's 24, single, with no kids...I kinda expect that." :rotfl:

I have to laugh a little about this... I'm 26, single, with no kids, no house payment, etc. And I take a significant amount of crap because I don't drink. But, like others, I agree that this should only be brought to the instructors if it is affecting her performance with patients. It may not be my choice of recreational activity but, I don't think it's my place to judge.

dave1117 · Feb 28, 2005

to anyone I offended...

The bottom line to my post is this.

their private life is just that, whether they are drinking before a clinical or after. If they show up to clinical drunk, that is another matter. Your original post sounded as if you had a crusade against drinkers in general and that should not be your cause as a fellow student. As I said if they flunk out, whether once of twice it is really no concern of yours. And if their livers are a mess, who cares. With all the stress in nursing school I don;t see the point in getting yourself all worked up personally.

With all that said, once again I apologies for my "honest" but perhaps to harsh comments regrading your original post.

Have a great day, dave :)

miya · Feb 28, 2005

"I see her drinking on the weekends..." they probably respond "Well, she's 24, single, with no kids...I kinda expect that." :rotfl:

Hey, I'm 25 with a kid . . . all the more reason I need a drink on the weekends. :roll

Aneroo, LPN · Feb 28, 2005

I understand. Thanks everyone.

And to the drinkers, I used to be right there with ya falling off the barstool. I've calmed down a lot since I started nursing school. Heck, it's one of the reasons I am at the community college instead of the university. Thanks-andrea

stressgal, RN · Feb 28, 2005

I personally have found that getting myself through nursing school is time consuming and stressful enough. As we all tend to be caring and helpful people, I had to learn by the end of my first quarter that I need to focus on my own actions. Of course I will report something I view in violation or danger to others. But the extra stuff that is outside of the classroom/clinicals is none of my business.

renerian, BSN, RN · Feb 28, 2005

That was nice of you to post that..............I appreciate it...........is a good thing.

renerian :)

HopefulRN2006 · Feb 28, 2005

Hey, I'm 25 with a kid . . . all the more reason I need a drink on the weekends.

LOL! I have 4 drinks on the weekend...one for each of my four kids! LOL. :rotfl: :chuckle

neuronursein06 · Feb 28, 2005

Hell, I have a glass of wine quite often in the eve's to calm my nerves. It really is no one's business. I'm 30, no kids, etc- and enjoy going out one night a weekend with my boyfriend and throwing a few cocktails back...even if it is just staying at home and doing nothing.

Anyway, nobody's business...unless, like everyone is saying, it compromises patient care.