Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Physical Exam required for Nursing program....questions!

I have to have a physical exam done this summer before my nursing classes start and a few things on the list I'm very uncertain about.... :/

Please describe in depth how they test these and approx. how long they take .... it will be greatly appreciated!

-Mental Status

-Gastrointestinal

-Genitourinary (i'm a female)

-Musculoskeletal

-Neurological

THANKS!! :))))

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    I've never had a physical last more that 20-30 minutes.

  • Quote
    • Author

    Thanks for your input :)

  • Quote

    Don't worry. It's just a standard physical exam to make sure that you're healthy enough to be a nurse and do the duties you will be required to do. Nothing invasive, just the standard stuff. 30 minutes and you're out of there. We did have to have an updated vaccination list (either titres or proof of vaccinations) and a TB test. I ended up needing a round of Hep B shots and a tetorifice.

  • Quote

    My physical was just a basic check-up with a doc the school recommended. Was nothing more than I would consider a sports physical in high school.

  • Quote
    • Author

    I read that the gastrointestinal exam was where they had to stick barium in the rectum... I sure hope thats not true! lol

  • Quote
    I read that the gastrointestinal exam was where they had to stick barium in the rectum... I sure hope thats not true! lol

    I am pretty sure it's merely palpating for hernias lol

  • Quote
    I read that the gastrointestinal exam was where they had to stick barium in the rectum... I sure hope thats not true! lol

    Oh, it's definitely not that invasive. You're fine. (:

  • Quote
    • Author

    That would make much more sense, huh? LOL. Thanks! What I read must have been for an exam if the person thought something was wrong with their intestines or stomach or something like that.

  • Quote

    What school are you attending?

  • Quote
    • Author

    South Ga State College, What about you?

  • Quote

    Me too :) We're you at orientation Tuesday? And will you be in Waycross or Douglas?

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.