Current nursing student needs HELP!!

Luvelyone · Nov 2, 2007

i have a assignment due that consist of interviewing 3 nurses a lpn, rn and advance practice nurse, if some of you could please help me by just answering a couple quick questions!!
1) describe # of years/type of educational experience
2) describe the different roles in which the individual has worked in health care.
3) explore how professionalism is incorporated in their role as a nurse
4)determine what advice each would offer to a person beginning in the nursing profession
5) discuss the advice they would offer for the nursing student as they work toward the completion of their degree

1. i have been an lpn since may 2007/i am in an rn program that allows you to sit for your lpn after the first year. it is a community college.

2. i have only worked in a nursing home, and a couple times at an assisted living facility.

3. you have to remember that while at work, you are no longer a student and have to use your nursing judgement to determine what course of action is best for your patient. you don't have an instructor to fall back on, or to advice you.

4. i would advice anyone to go with what they know, and what they have been taught. do not take on other people's short cuts, as they may not be the best way to do things.

5. i would advice a nursing student to continue to use the same resources they did in school (like rn notes pocket guide) and to review things just as the did as a student until they develop their own style and comfort level.

hope this helps.

TazziRN, RN · Nov 3, 2007

1) describe # of years/type of educational experience

19.5 years. i have an associate's degree in science, nursing

2) describe the different roles in which the individual has worked in health care.

from graduation until 5 months ago i worked in emergency nursing: 11 in a large er that handled everything, and 8 in a rural er.

3) explore how professionalism is incorporated in their role as a nurse

i have to present myself to physicians as well as patients and families. being a professional means having my facts in place before contacting physicians, and treating patients and their families with respect without "talking down" to them.

4)determine what advice each would offer to a person beginning in the nursing profession

if you find yourself wondering if the job is right for you, don't leave. change units, change from the hospital to a clinic/office, do anything that will still require and rn license. nursing is such a diverse field that almost anyone can find their niche. don't be afraid to ask questions, no matter how much experience you have. no one nurse knows all there is to know.

5) discuss the advice they would offer for the nursing student as they work toward the completion of their degree

know that you will get discouraged at least once while in school. know also that you will nt be alone, we all felt this way. don't give up. don't be afraid to ask questions. if someone puts you down for asking a question, remind that person that you are still a student and it's your job to ask questions.