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I think this depends. Everybody that went to nursing school knows that it's not considered therapeutic communication to mention other patients when caring for one. I avoid it as best I can. It has happened that I have said something but that is in the case of extreme neediness. On occasion I will say something "I'm going to head next door now, if you need me don't hesitate to ring". That way they know I'm busy but that I'll still come if they need me. I think it's very unprofessional to constantly tell the patient how much sicker the other patients are. I see that quite often.

I would do it. Once you are done you can pay it down faster with overtime and live sporificely for a while. Is there a cheaper nursing school or scholarships?

Absolutely not.

It's impossible to say. There are so many ways to work as a nurse. I wouldn't say it's a great sign though. I took a full time job as a CNA before applying for nursing school and that's how I knew for sure nursing was for me. I absolutely loved being a CNA and it's a lot of similarities to nursing (working the the hospital, community and nursing homes). In general I think you'll struggle in may areas of nursing with the way you talk about patients. (wrecked their bodies etc).

Hi! Anyone in here who has a DNP in mental health and would like to tell me a little bit about your experiences with the application process (what will strengthen an application). Thanks

Here I think it's about 29-30 dollars an hour (70ish per year)

1:4 usually. Its extremely hectic. We got very unstable patients generally cardiac, new stroke, sepsis or bleeds

Of course. If an order makes no sense question it. The doctors at my hospital often has 10 times the patient load I do. Of course mistakes happens.

Yes everybody I went t school with found jobs quickly. There seem to be a flow of jobs. Not sure I'd call it a shortage here where I live but no one should worry about getting a job. May not be the dream job at first. What we do have is a shortage of doctors

What I see is that many NPs lack clinical experience. I think acute care experience is so valuable. Yes I feel many jump on to the next step too soon. They don't get the same experience as doctors do in residency either.

I'd be surprised. In the end the nurse is responsible and I would think that legally she is more in trouble here. I have never seen anyone get kicked out of nursing school for other things than cheating on exams. As an RN I am responsible for my student.

If income is the motivator nursing might not be the right choice. i'm not trying to be snarky or rude but nursing is not a high earning profession. Where I live its difficult to get into nursing school. Those who enter generally has the grades to get into more high earning professions if they wanted to. As PA's or NP's they can get a pretty high income though.

Congratulation on getting healthy enough to consider work. In some states you can do a refresher course at the University. In my state it is in fact mandatory for any nurse who has taken a 3 year break from nursing. You'll get back into it either way though. Get a job somewhere where they are willing to let you orient a for an extended period. I have taken much longer breaks that 2 years... so has many others who has decided to be a stay at home mom for a while etc.

I don't mind. I would probably say the same if I was hospitalized.

Think about the hundreds of time you did everything right. These are not serious cases. If they overwork you and then make you feel this bad about 3 non serious issues in 1 year and 8 months I understand why you might want to look for another job. I have worked in various busy settings for years and mistakes like yours happens more often than you might think. And great nurses and doctors makes them too. Not just inexperienced ones. Not everybody reports it so good for you for being so particular. You are obviously very trustworthy and conscientious.