what not to ask at orientation

I don't get it. When i got in, i didn't have to be certified. I don't think it's a stupid question to ask.

I don't get it either.

We took first aide cert and CPR my first section of LPN school, before we ever hit the floor for clinical. I had already had all of it because of being a lifeguard. If you are afraid of doing first aid sort of stuff, then you shouldn't be a nurse!!!!!!!!!!

It became mandatory in our nursing home at least two years ago. The hospital teaches the class and every two years we have to go back to class and renew. It was a good thing for me because we have to have it before we even get in our RN program. Also we have to have a CNA class or be certified and working as a CNA to get in our program. Is that new or has that always been the case?

Sue

I work at a large teaching hospital, one that serves patients from all over Florida. None of the nursing staff are required to be CPR certified but we have to demonstrate our skills once per year.

I get it!! I had to take CPR class before entering nursing school. I thought this was the norm for the most part. Apparently it isn't.

Right, which is why i don't feel it was right for this person to be made fun of for asking that question.

We had to be CPR certified prior to starting our nursing classes, too. It was mandatory prior to starting our first clinical rotation in our first quarter of basic nursing. It had to remain in effect until we graduated also. So, if anyone's expired prior to graduation, they had to get recertified before going to clinical.

Back on track here....one of the students in my orientation AND the first real day of clinicals goes "Why do we have to wash our hands after every pt again?"

Holy moly dude ! :chuckle

Forgot one...this girl was late for our post conference. She walks in

Teacher: Where were you?

Her : Well this old guy was in the hall begging for me to unbuckle his seatbelt in his chair so I did !

:smackingf

Z

I get it!! I had to take CPR class before entering nursing school. I thought this was the norm for the most part. Apparently it isn't.

I thought this was the norm too.

I don't get it. When i got in, i didn't have to be certified. I don't think it's a stupid question to ask.

I don't understand, either. It sounds like she was just trying to ascertain whether she was expected to have the certification before starting, or if she would get it along the way. It isn't like she asked if she was going to need first aid skills in order to be a nurse. I also am wondering why she waited till her 5th try to get in before she asked the question. Perhaps she was trying to increase her odds of making it this time. I'm not sure why there's such a sense of relief over her not being a nurse based on this one question:confused: