I would not have been as successful in nursing school if it wasn't for the recorded lectures. My school was very liberal with recordings and they also made podcasts of each lecture. I am a very strong auditory learner. I used to listen to the lecture...
I am a nurse ed. student at Kaplan University and I am trying to secure a preceptor for practicum. Is anyone familiar with the practicum requirements for Kaplan and what is supposed to happen during those 200 hours? I know this is a strange question,...
This is in no way a criticism of you, buy why would they have someone (I assume) with no nursing education experience develop an orientation plan? This makes my teeth itch!
dawniepoo replied to NewbieNurse3's topic in General Nursing
You are feeling what I was feeling when I first started. You will notice that the anxiety will abate as you learn more. It sounds like you have plenty of support, so that is great. Hang in there and stick it out as long as you can. Do not even think ...
This is soooooo true! I'm actually at a job where I'm making excellent money with no stress, but it is the most boring job I've ever had. It's actually painful getting through the day!
dawniepoo replied to Shortcake_BSn's topic in General Nursing
Somehow I missed this original post. Did the op stay at the office? I need to know, lol. I left bedside for a desk RN position. Even though the money is more at my new job, I get bored every day, and I feel useless. BUT I'd take public flogging over...
Did you flush it before restarting the infusion? I don't understand why you feel you can't face the parents. Maybe the IV needs to be changed to a different area.
dawniepoo replied to heartsgal's topic in Relations
Oh, yeah. It's an unfortunate aspect of acute care now because of reimbursement. I've had difficulties in the past with difficult case managers wanting discharge in the morning, before I have even passes all my morning meds. This is one of the man...