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Considering the possibility that all of the problems and questions people post on here are first world problems, there's probably no need to post such a comment. It's just rude, annoying, and not helpful.

I know a few nurses over 70 in a clinical setting and they bring a lot to the table. I say keep a sharp mind and go for it! 15-20+ years of doing something you love and enjoy, if that's what you want, do it!

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Are you done yet? I don't think anyone is saying CRNAs are better than NPs. CardiacDork shared with everyone his taking of a different route and good for him to realize this and pursue something I'm sure he'll be great at. Can we just focus on realizing such a goal and be happy about that? The argument of who's better or why they're the same is unnecessary and takes away from CardiacDork's moment. Good for you by the way, CardiacDork. I've been following your posts for a bit and I'm glad you came to a decision you feel good about. Best of luck to you!

I say go to a neuro floor in the local hospital and ask the charge nurse or unit clerk if they can think of any of their nurses that would do the interview. If you have a few bucks, maybe offer to buy them lunch or coffee. I know the idea may seem intimidating but nursing in itself is intimidating, better to start working on that as a student right? I think it could open doors for you too and maybe you make a friend or two.

Menu - Nursing Students - SRNAs.

That really shouldn't have happened. You'll have so many more opportunities and meet patients who don't care if all the students are in there but the patient who is uncomfortable with even one extra student should be protected. Patient advocacy is huge in my book and sounds like it will be in yours. You'll see a lot of bad practice but I'd just keep an eye out for it at the moment and make note of what you don't want to be. If it happens again, walking out of the room because you know a patient is uncomfortable will be your way of advocating for the patient. When your instructor talks to you about it, that's your chance to explain you standing up for the patient and while you're there to learn, you're not there to break privacy rules.

Sorry this happened to you. It sounds like that day manager felt he was a lot more important than he really is. Management positions in healthcare don't often last forever, so I would keep in touch with the night manager if at all possible and try again if anything changes. In the meantime relocating could help but that's not always so easy. Keep trying and you'll get somewhere. In just reading your post, you appear to have a lot more motivation than some ICU nurses I've worked with. Good luck!

I've wondered which schools were better myself. Last I remember TCU is pretty expensive isn't it? Is UT comparable or a lot less?

Hang in there, it'll get better. I remember being told that nursing school is school and if I want it to be great then I need to make it great. It's what you make of it. My first clinical day was similar. Not very exciting but I was also going in with a number of years experience as an ICU nurse assistant. It gets better. Just learn as much as you can and strive to do great. Clinical is a place to learn, if you get bored then look stuff up, don't just stand around and gossip with friends or joke about patients. It's up to you at this point. Nursing will definitely be boring at times. There'll be many a day where you really feel like a glorified butt wiper but those patients need you just the same as the exciting ones who are crashing and burning fast. Don't be hard on yourself. And a word of advice, now I dont blame you, but be careful about venting here, you would think it would be good to but you'd likely be wrong :)

Because no one has responded yet and really I'm just curious, do you really want to work in the ICU to get the needed experience and then go back to CRNA school? You're plenty young to do so, I'm just wondering. Last I heard from an SNRA was maybe two CRNA schools accepted ER experience but most won't. That was some time ago but I doubt more schools are doing it now. If you do go and get ICU experience, I can only imagine your NP and ER experience doing great things for you to do well in CRNA school. Please don't take offense to my questions, just curious and bored.

Every single time I've complained about issues involving a co-worker, management (multiple units) has stated they want proof or for me to write down specifics (time, who's involved, what happened)...basically be a detective and do the hard work for them. I think I've only once had a serious issue with someone that I attempted to address personally but my charge nurse got involved and explained to the inappropriate nurse (not me) their wrong doing. Anyways, what I'm saying is that I would have done the same. The management that I have worked for always seem to not want to bother unless you have proof and if you don't then it didn't happen in their eyes. I imagine a picture of a sleeping employee (neglect you said) causes the manager to HAVE to do something because now they're liable. It's unfortunate the aide got fired but it sounds like it wasn't the right fit for her and the patients really deserve more than what she was providing.

I'm sorry that this happened and that you were there. I think it's a learning experience but I agree with you, it creates a HUGE ethical dilemma and it's hard to just sit back and wonder and wonder and wonder. Yeah you will eventually see A LOT more "shady" stuff but that doesn't mean you shouldn't speak up. I commend you for even considering it, especially when it seems like so many would rather turn a blind eye. Be careful out there and good luck with school!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Idk you obviously but I felt your pain in your original post. I understand that your rant could have come off the wrong way for some but the negativity of people in life who tell you no, you can't do it...it's frustrating. Way to prove them WRONG! Well, on getting accepted, now you have to prove them wrong again and I'm sure you will :) Maybe you can post here again once you graduate. I'm sure school will be tough but remember all the naysayers and let them be your motivation. Best of luck to you and thanks for the inspiration!

I'll just second many others, I've used Amazon and I think they're great. Everything is saved in your Amazon account (due dates, date rented, etc.) so it's easy to reference if ever needed and the return process is easy. As said already, you go into your account and print the free shipping label and throw the book in a box, attach the label, and off it goes!