In the hospitals where I have done clinicals thus far, I feel like some of the nurses hate the nursing students and others are delighted to see the students. I was wondering what the general concensus is about helping nursing students out by having them tag along. Do you get annoyed or do you find that they are helpful? Sometimes, I feel like everyone hates the students because it is extra work for them.
Also, what is the point of getting a BSN instead of a ADN if you do not plan to move up from being a floor nurse?
Thanks for taking the time to read this and responding. It is very appreciated.
I enjoy teaching nursing students. He or she must understand I have a pt load and not also available right when he or she needs me. But I make time eventually. I do not appreciate students who think they know it all.
Hello, I am also a nursing student and have found nothing but willingness to help at our clinical facility, which happens to be Howard Hospital in Willits California. Every nurse there deserves a box of fudge (unless diabetic =) due to their caring, compassion and dedicaiton to give what they obviously so freely got at one point in time. THANKS LADIES!
Hello, I am also a nursing student and have found nothing but willingness to help at our clinical facility, which happens to be Howard Hospital in Willits California. Every nurse there deserves a box of fudge (unless diabetic =) due to their caring, compassion and dedicaiton to give what they obviously so freely got at one point in time. THANKS LADIES! :rotfl: :balloons:
People who are nurses were all student nurses at one time. Some people have less tolerance than others and some people love to help and teach the nursing students. It's just like life, some people are nice and some are not and you'll find that out even more once you get into the workforce of nursing. And, I think it just about happens anywhere at whatever kinds of jobs. Just seek out the nice people to help you out, you'll know who they are. Good luck.........
I was a teacher for 9 years before becoming a nurse, I loved teaching, but wanted to be a nurse also so I went for it. As I miss teaching a lot, I really love having students. Also love precepting people new to the unit.
Specializes in Pysch Nursing, LTC, and Home Health.
for the most part...the nurses during my clinicals (this is the 2nd week) have been great. they help when they can and one actually came and got me and 2 other students to show us some wound care. the only person who hasnt been as helpful is a few of the cna's! i was surprised! one of them were really snotty to us. :uhoh21: i dont know why...maybe they dont like students either!!! i know i'm just going to shut my mouth...keep my comments to myself and try to keep my nose clean. i do not want to be on this woman's bad side...lol:rotfl:
We have 3 local BSN programs in this area, and soon as i read this, it reminded me of one of them. I remember quite a few saying things like "Um, eyeew, like, i'm not touching a bedpan, that's like so gross." Course it didn't help when their instructor is telling them "When you're a nurse, you don't have to do these things, you'll have CNAs."
I am a BSN and no instructor ever told me I would have a CNA to "do these things". I heard from a few associate degree nurses, though, that they were, personally, "not into bed pans and that kind of thing". What, What, What? It's part of the job, sister(or brother, as the case may be). Every career has certain aspects that are unsavory. If you can't handle handling human waste, Why did you choose nursing as a profession? Don't get me wrong, I know that is not ALL we do, but, really, do you seriously believe that there are that many "desk jockey" jobs to go around, and that you will be qualified for them fresh out of school? Get real, folks.
OK, I like teaching nursing students who are eager to learn and spend time w/their pts. I was, however, turned off by one student who called in the night before her clinical and wanted me to give her the data on her pt over the phone. Excuse me, when I was in nursing school, I had to leave my very young children in the care of others to go to the facility and get the data myself. Why should I be expected to find time in my busy day (I was working the floor, for heaven's sake), to do your homework for you. Sorry, I refused and even went so far as to ask her, "Why would I do that?". I almost want to ask the subscribers to this forum if I was wrong, but I know I wasn't. Nevertheless, this student told many of my co-workers(many of whom were not nurses and had no clue) what I did as if I was being a "mean nurse". I don't do my KID'S HOMEWORK for THEM, why would I do it for you? I earned my grades a long time ago, now it's time for you to earn yours. There, I said it and now it is out of my system.!!!
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I enjoy teaching nursing students. He or she must understand I have a pt load and not also available right when he or she needs me. But I make time eventually. I do not appreciate students who think they know it all.