LVN partner lazy

caliotter3 · Mar 12, 2020

You are only wise to watch out for yourself. Beware that you will find a lot of this passive aggressive behavior on the job too. Right now I am dealing with two coworkers who will not lift a finger if they can help it. I know not to say anything because it will be me in the end who pays for their laziness. In your case though, maybe a word to the instructor is in order before this problem gets even worse.

reneejones92058, LVN · May 26, 2020

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Sour Lemon · May 28, 2020

On 3/12/2020 at 9:47 AM, reneejones92058 said:
I am in an LVN program in Anaheim, Ca. There are 42 people in the program. Since the beginning of the program I have been carpooling with another patient and sharing resources (books, quizlet, ebooks, supplies) with her as well as answering questions (she is HS educated, I have a Bachelor degree in Biology). Also, when she wants to go to class early I will do so she can review material I am already comfortable with.
We are at the end of Fundamentals and have many opportunities to work in open skills lab to prepare for the clinicals practicum.
I have asked repeatedly if she will work in skills lab to practice head to to assessement and vital signs. She has refused to do so. I would practice with other students but they are practicing with their partner for the test.
She didn't want to practice even immediately before the test, just wanted to review the papers. I failed my clinicals test. After I tested she wanted to practice VS and HTA on me. Since she wouldn't practice with me and I feel like that had a direct effect on my clinical skills I refused to let her take my VS or do HTA on me.
Am I being totally ***y or is she totally selfish?

Is this an assigned partner? It almost sounds like you're relying on her to drive you around.

You can practice vital signs and assessment on anyone. It doesn't have to be a classmate. Imagining that someone else is responsible for your failures will do you no favors.

reneejones92058, LVN · May 28, 2020

Thanks for your comment. I am not depending in her for a ride and am not blaming her for my failure. Unfortunately most people do not come to class early for practice....it is a weird thing.

I do practice on my husband but think it would help just to be able to practice in the lab just to be lore prepared with the environment, equipment, etc.

blueskiesandsunshine.prn · May 29, 2020

If it's an assigned partner, I will reiterate what a PP said and advise you to look out for yourself. If it is a partner of your choosing, then I will give you some sage advice that a professor of mine likes to say - study with the smart people! Surround yourself with classmates who share your same drive and are willing to collectively practice and study. Honestly, the only way I am surviving my BSN program is with my "tribe". We all put in the work and we all help each other out. Nursing school is so dependent on what you make it and the people with whom you choose to commiserate. If this carpool/study buddy person is a burden on your learning experience, drop her (tactfully) and find people who can help YOU develop into the smartest, most competent nurse you can become. Sending hugs.

On 5/28/2020 at 12:04 PM, reneejones92058 said:
I do practice on my husband but think it would help just to be able to practice in the lab just to be lore prepared with the environment, equipment, etc.

Side note, you can find assessment and vital tools for pretty reasonable prices on Amazon. I have a good quality sphygmomanometer from there that cost me maybe $10.