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I had a 4 year old and a 6 month old when I started my pre-reqs. I also did an accelerated BSN program. It was rough, but 100% worth it.
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I think you are being a little hard on yourself. It's a mistake you will never make again. Patient is ok and that's what matters. It will get better as you get more experience. It takes time. [emoji6]
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I disagree with you. This does NOT mean you aren't cut out to be a nurse. You made a mistake--and you will learn from it. You will never do anything like this again. We ALL make mistakes. Everyone. Learn from it an move on. [emoji6]
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That's a hard question to answer and there is a lot more to a job than the hours. Which one is better staffed? Benefits, pay? However, if your only concern is that your boss will be upset with you, I urge you to do what is right for YOU. Your boss will do right for him/her and the hospital will definitely do what's best for their bottom line. Good luck with your decision.
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Hi, did you get in? Yes it's doable with kids. I had 2 small kids and a part time job when I went through the program. It was rough, not gonna lie. But if you are determined and want to do it, you can. Good luck!!
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Private Practice: a patient has a seizure. Doc orders 10mg lorazepam. Geez..surely they will stop seizing cause they will also stop breathing! Grey's cracks me up. Tons of docs everywhere ready to do anything all the time. Surgeons that are also ER doctors. They never ever seem to need nurses either....yeah right.
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I work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and we have a few LPNs in the ER. There are way more RNs, but we have some. The LPNs are mostly in the fast track area.
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It's not my life dream by any means. I'm 32 and was a marketing coordinator for years before going back to school. I looked at the whole picture: the work, the pay, the hours. I'm in it for many reasons. What drew me was that I like the idea of flexibility, overtime sometimes, working with people.
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I work in the ER as a nurse tech, previously an ER tech. At my particular facility and unit, a nurse tech is within 6 months of graduation from an accredited RN program. The skills are the same (vitals, caths, monitors, erc) but you shadow a nurse. I learn more about assessment and charting. It's the next step before an RN position. It's meant to "begin the orientation process" before graduation and actual hiring. I believe their theory is to have someone begin learning and have less time orienting at RN pay. And to provide a smoother transition. There are two of us graduating in December and we are hopeful that we will be offered full time RN positions. It's different everywhere I'm sure, but that's how it works in my world.
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I gave a few answers because I remember when I first started doing care plans, I had a hard time getting started. Once I had an appropriate diagnosis, I was able to formulate the care plan. The concept of a nursing diagnosis is difficult for new students so I was just trying to help. She still has a lot of work to do on her own even though I suggested a few things.
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I did the same thing. I quit my relatively decent paying job of 6 years to go back. We have 2 kids and it's been a rough road. But I graduate in 4 months and I'm hopeful that I will be offered a job in the ER I've been a tech in. I highly recommend trying to find a tech job somewhere. PRN, so you can work as little as you have to when school is in session. Good luck to you!
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Education: teach s/s, ways to prevent, encourage questions, provide written material. Monitor labs if applicable Encourage fluids Good cath care to prevent infection If the cath is taped to him, watch for skin breakdown in the area
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Knowledge deficit Fluid volume deficit Risk for infection (invasive procedures) Alteration in comfort (pain meds, IV sticks)
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I've heard the same thing as well, a chest x-ray will put you in the clear. If I remember correctly from patho/pharm, once you have a positive TB skin test, you will always have a positive.