LibraRNinNY

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1. Put down by the seasoned nurse

   LibraRNinNY replied to sweetsmuckers's topic in Student Assist

   It does seem that your clinicals are set up a little oddly... As Moogie said, it makes more sense to have preconference first, then devote yourselves entirely to patient care. It's not your fault as a student though, so it's a shame it turned out th...

2. 1st Day Of " Clinical"

   LibraRNinNY replied to LongIslandNurseDream's topic in Student Assist

   I'm glad you're feeling better! It's such a cliche, but practice really does make perfect! You'll be able to do these skills with your eyes closed soon enough. Follow your gut if you feel uncomfortable backing the other two girls up... I would advi...

3. pancreatitis and skin problems

   LibraRNinNY replied to jennfinn's topic in Student Assist

   I'm not sure what you mean by "skin problems"... Pancreatitis does cause bluish coloring on the abdomen and back/flanks (Cullen's and Turner's signs). -The pain, nausea, and vomiting could result in dehydration and malnutrition, which would put the p...

4. 1st Day Of " Clinical"

   LibraRNinNY replied to LongIslandNurseDream's topic in Student Assist

   I'm a little confused too, could you elaborate a bit on what exactly the instructor was yelling at your classmates for? I'm not sure if your nursing textbook came with a supplemental CD, but mine did. I used to look at my syllabus to see what would ...

5. I FINALLY DID IT!!!!!!!

   LibraRNinNY replied to SugarPlum2003's topic in NCLEX

   :clphnds: Congrats! You must be over the moon with happiness!! It says a lot about your character that you didn't just throw in the towel after being unsuccessful. I wish you many years of happy nursing!

6. How did you manage your anxiety during clinical?

   LibraRNinNY replied to eas78's topic in Student Assist

   I agree that preparation is the best way to combat anxiety. Keeping a regular workout routine also works wonders! I know it's hard to fit in exercise during nursing school, especially if you're also working, but the benefits are incredible. You'll...

7. I'm really discouraged

   LibraRNinNY replied to nakniwa's topic in Student Assist

   I know it's hard, but please try and stay positive! You made it this far for a reason! Can you team up with one of the LPN's in your class for a study session once a week or so? I wasn't an LPN before I went to nursing school either, but I loved ...

8. Put down by the seasoned nurse

   LibraRNinNY replied to sweetsmuckers's topic in Student Assist

   I agree that the nurse probably wasn't clear on what your role was that day... At least now you know how to avoid these misunderstandings in the future! Good luck, I hope your next experience goes smoothly!

9. Help with Sterile Dressing Change

   LibraRNinNY replied to Student4Now's topic in Student Assist

   We were always taught never to reach across the sterile field. Whether reaching across the field will actually result in contamination is debatable in my opinion (I think it's more likely that you could drop a "dirty" object onto your field), but th...

10. Took NCLEX today.......OMG!

    LibraRNinNY replied to Lola92501's topic in NCLEX

    Good luck! The waiting truly is the worst part! Try to keep yourself busy so your mind doesn't wander (easier said than done, I know!) We all have our fingers crossed for you!

11. Nursing school stress

    LibraRNinNY replied to b_howard's topic in General Students

    I had a great clinical instructor in my 3rd semester who always used to tell us "Picture the paycheck" when we started to feel overwhelmed... I found it to be very motivating! Yes, you're going through a horrifically stressful time right now, but yo...

12. Is it harder than you thought?

    LibraRNinNY replied to mikeyjsc's topic in General Students

    I feel like I could have written your post two years ago! I was the same as you, A's and B's in most of my pre-reqs. For my very first nursing test, I studied my booty off. I went in so confident, and then got the test back with a big 80 on it... ...

13. It happened....

    LibraRNinNY replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    Awww... Sometimes you never know what will bring on the tears when you're under so much pressure. Believe me, I remember the feeling well! It happens to all of us, and sometimes it can be the release you need in order to start feeling happier! Ho...

14. Bummed after interview...

    LibraRNinNY replied to LibraRNinNY's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you Lunah!! chelcgirl, congrats to you as well! I know the relief you must be feeling! Good luck in your new position!

15. Bummed after interview...

    LibraRNinNY replied to LibraRNinNY's topic in New Nurse

    You guys won't believe this... The hospital called 10 minutes ago and offered me the job!!!! I'm starting October 5th on the PCU! I am in shock! I can't believe I got it! I'll take this as a learning experience though- we should never get discour...