Had to leave clinical early bc of sick child

[Student KMW]

I feel completely unprofessional right now. I had to leave clinical early today because daycare called and said my child was vomiting. I tried to get someone else to pick her up, but couldn't get ahold of anyone else. I feel like I was letting my patient, classmates, and instructor down. I keep beating myself up over it, wishing I had a more solid back-up plan for childcare than what I have. I have tons of support and people willing to help; it just so happens that no one was available TODAY.

I've also been bummed lately, because it seems like the farther I get in the program, the less I see my daughter. I keep telling myself: "One more year!" It's my new motto.

[CuriousMe]

I feel completely unprofessional right now. I had to leave clinical early today because daycare called and said my child was vomiting. I tried to get someone else to pick her up, but couldn't get ahold of anyone else. I feel like I was letting my patient, classmates, and instructor down. I keep beating myself up over it, wishing I had a more solid back-up plan for childcare than what I have. I have tons of support and people willing to help; it just so happens that no one was available TODAY.

I've also been bummed lately, because it seems like the farther I get in the program, the less I see my daughter. I keep telling myself: "One more year!" It's my new motto.

Wouldn't you have the same problem if you were working as a nurse on the floor?

[CrazierThanYou]

I feel completely unprofessional right now. I had to leave clinical early today because daycare called and said my child was vomiting. I tried to get someone else to pick her up, but couldn't get ahold of anyone else. I feel like I was letting my patient, classmates, and instructor down. I keep beating myself up over it, wishing I had a more solid back-up plan for childcare than what I have. I have tons of support and people willing to help; it just so happens that no one was available TODAY.

I've also been bummed lately, because it seems like the farther I get in the program, the less I see my daughter. I keep telling myself: "One more year!" It's my new motto.

Seriously? Seems a bit harsh for a normal life situation...

[2011NursingStudent]

Don't worry about it!!!!! Your daughter HAS to come first. You can put your daughter first, not feel guilty and still make it through the program, it will work out. In my own life I found myself putting my job first, I prayed about it and for more time with my children, and it really worked out. Life is funny like that. Just keep praying, putting your family first and one foot in front of the other, and you will make it, even if your instructors are cranky about it =) Hope your baby feels better.

[luv2b_a_nurs]

Yes, it sucks and I know how you feel. We were advised to have a plan, a back-up plan, and a back-up to our back-up plan! lol And like someone else mentioned, it will be the same when you have a job as well. Yes, kids come first but when we are at work, etc. we also have patients and staff that need us as well. It sounds like you tried everything and that just happens sometimes. Try not to beat yourself up for it but learn from it if you can. Good luck:)

[DolceVita, ADN, BSN, RN]

I am surprised you even found out about your child being sick. We can't make or receive calls during clinical. All of my support systems have someone else as the designated 1st call for emergencies when I have clinical. That is how I have had to do it. My school gives no quarter for family emergencies.