So quick background - anxiety disorder counts as a learning impediment and qualifies for learning accommodations at my school (never knew i never knew!) Special needs counselor asked me to think of ways that the school and instructors can "level the playing field" for my clinical learning experience. If you have had anxiety or have anxiety right now, what kind of accommodations would help you? Off the top of my head, and if its not too much of special treatment I asked:1) if instructor can assign my patient an hour earlier the day before to give me that extra time to prep and much rest as much as I can before clinical.2) quiz me on points they expect me to know before clinical starts (15 minutes or so before). so that i don't freeze up in the middle of the shift.3) Be willing to understand that when I get tongue tied its not because I'm hopeless; the thoughts are clear in my head but getting them out not so much. And I will work towards improving my communication skills. (I speak well with patients and clients, I just get tragically tongue tied with my instructors)4) Maybe take an extra minute to look over my care plan and really catch any missing points- if I email them the evening before. I dunno. I feel like I'm asking too much but apparently my school considers it leveling the playing field. Any thoughts anyone?
Rocktheman 54 Posts Oct 29, 2014 I feel that all of them are good points except for suggestion one. I feel like that is way too much of an advantage. Nursing is supposed to be dynamic and very fluid. You need to be able to react appropriately in my view to any situation. When you graduate you will not be given a "extra hour" to my knowledge.
KiggyPupPuff 24 Posts Oct 29, 2014 I feel that all of them are good points except for suggestion one. I feel like that is way too much of an advantage. Nursing is supposed to be dynamic and very fluid. You need to be able to react appropriately in my view to any situation. When you graduate you will not be given a "extra hour" to my knowledge.Yeah I feel funny about that too. I need help but I hate to be carried and can just imagine the look on my classmates faces - I do not need to be "teacher's pet" on top of everything else. Thanks for the input!
AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P 2,577 Posts Specializes in ED, Pedi Vasc access, Paramedic serving 6 towns. Oct 29, 2014 I hate to say this, but what about when you become a nurse? The manager or charge RN isn't going to notify you ahead of your shift as to what patients you will have and what their dx with be...
KiggyPupPuff 24 Posts Oct 29, 2014 I hate to say this, but what about when you become a nurse? The manager or charge RN isn't going to notify you ahead of your shift as to what patients you will have and what their dx with be...Agreed, I can certainly accept the reality of this. However, it brings to my mind this question:- should I be able to function at the level of a trained and licensed RN, with regard to assuming patient care, at this point? (This is my first RN year) I appreciate the input nonetheless. I am always happy to gain more perspective.
missmollie, ADN, BSN, RN 869 Posts Specializes in Neuroscience. Has 4 years experience. Oct 30, 2014 Answering with "I'm not sure, but I'll find out" is always a good course of action.
missmollie, ADN, BSN, RN 869 Posts Specializes in Neuroscience. Has 4 years experience. Oct 30, 2014 Agreed, I can certainly accept the reality of this. However, it brings to my mind this question:- should I be able to function at the level of a trained and licensed RN, with regard to assuming patient care, at this point? (This is my first RN year) I appreciate the input nonetheless. I am always happy to gain more perspective.It's your first year, so no. Even in your last year, you'll know you still have a lot to learn. No one expects perfection from the students. Learn everything you can, that's what you're there for :)
