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I've recently graduated from college and now have accepted a job in a LTC facility. During nursing school, there was little focus on LTC and more on acute care. I've never worked as a nursing...

So here I am, licensed up and ready to work. However, as I get calls, I'm getting super low-balled in salary with each interview. For instance, in Iowa, the average salary is around 50k per year....

As I've read through the commencts, I've noticed some patterns among people. First, students that commented generally agreed with me. I wonder how many others agree with this idea of powerpoints,...

I agree as long as electronic methods are used properly. I wonder if the powerpoint issue is really rooted in technology boom. Nursing instructors are attempting to cater to the young people, like...

May I also say that I've heard primarily from nurse educators. I wonder why that is. Maybe some educators out there could explain to me the current state of nursing education. Is is hard to break...

I agree with you but at the same time I don't. I'm not asking to be spoon fed and I am responsible for learning. However, teaching, I believe, in the adult realm should be of higher caliber. Nursing...

This is astounding to me! I've seen the disconnect between school and real life. I imagine this common among many professions. I, also, see people just accepting the status quo. Unfortunate.

WOW...I have to say that your situation sounds a little more difficult than mine. I just want change in nursing education strategies. That program sounds like there is much more going on. I'm sorry...

Nifty. I like the uniqueness of your teacher's style!

Honestly, I'm not surprised about the response of any of your classmates. We can't be toooo hard on educators. It's everywhere. The powerpoint fetish is viral. I believe it's time for a change. Now,...

Vastly different as in negative? Or, positive? I appreciate the teachers that know their stuff. Also, I think a person can present material in an engaging way even not having a super expert knowledge...

I appreciate your thoughts. :) I have a feeling that all educators want the students to become good nurses and enjoy schooling. I also understand that there are forces at work that cannot be ignored....

I have recently graduated and having a fair amount of time on my hands (jobless, thousands of applications filled out and resumes polished) I wouldn't mind giving an open, honest opinion of...

Use the nursing process that you've been taught. Assessment: what objective/subjective findings have you found? Diagnosis: What labels have you found according to your assessment findings?...

I think it is noble have a goal like this in mind. It remind's me a MLK's "I have a dream speech" for some reason. I would imagine that there are many, many routes to accomplishing this first. A...

Welcome to Allnurses. I have been here for many years. These folks have helped me from the very position you're at to graduating nursing school. :) With that being said, congrats on getting a B...

I really enjoyed learning about EKGs while in school. Believe it or not, I'll read through EKGs periodically to brush up my skills (for fun). I used many of these resources from Allnurses as well as...

I agree with above poster. I have just a little to add to help you go into the right direction (hopefully). :) Is D5 1/2 NS appropriate for pneumonia? How does one determine this? First: We...

While you aren't a spy, you can keep people accountable for their actions (even as a student). Maybe a warning from your instructor so you weren't caught surprised, would've been nice. However, it...

Google, "Alternative Nursing Careers." :)

Oh boy, I know how you feel! I think I would go to your professor and see what he/she would like you to know about each drug. Also, you aren't going to remember everything about each drug. I've read...

I guess the most obvious I can think of is get your books early and start skimming some chapters. Request the syllabus from your professor and go through the first few weeks of reading. Also,...

Patient Condition: Heart Failure S/S: decreased bowel sounds (hypoactive), muscle weakness Meds: Lasix Which med to give, lasix or 20meq/L potassium? I can see why you would ask about lasix....

My first clinical was on a MED/TELE unit. There was a fair amount of cardiac, renal, pulmonary, and some GI stuff. Primarily, I would see CHF, pneumonia, and renal insufficiency/failure. The first...

I wonder if staff ratios, better assignments, and a less work load is going to happen. I read regularly and hear often that its' the direct opposite. People are even more concerned because of the new...