svicente0520

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1. HELP! I need a new report/brain sheet.

   svicente0520 posted a topic in Geriatric

   I'm a new nurse (6 months as LPN and one as RN) I work as a RN at a LTC/Rehab. I love my job and taking care of the elderly. I know it's not for everyone. I am struggling with keeping up on the documentation. My supervisors expect the best documentat...

2. Help!! I made a medication error!!

   svicente0520 replied to svicente0520's topic in Student Assist

   Thank You everyone who commented. I have graduated nursing school and am officially a RN. I definetly learned from my errors and have become a better nurse for it. I now work in a nursing home which is very different from ER. I love my residents and ...

3. Help!! I made a medication error!!

   svicente0520 replied to svicente0520's topic in Student Assist

   So I put talk in quotations because it was more of gossiping and complaining about the patients. I've seen things that I am sure is illegal and I did go to my actual instructors before hand about my preceptor and the lack of access to emr. I had even...

4. Help!! I made a medication error!!

   svicente0520 replied to svicente0520's topic in Student Assist

   Yes. My Preceptor was within shouting distance and didn't come with me. She stayed behind to "talk" with the other nurses. I take full responsibility for my actions, as I know I did the wrong thing. I have failed my practicum for my mistake. And will...

5. Help!! I made a medication error!!

   svicente0520 replied to svicente0520's topic in Student Assist

   Update. So I have failed my practicum. I will not be graduating in May as planned. I will be able to retake the semester this Summer. I hope I never make this kind of mistake again. I thank everyone for helping me. I understand I made a mistake but m...

6. Help!! I made a medication error!!

   svicente0520 posted a topic in Student Assist

   This is my fifth semester in nursing school. I'm doing my practicum in the ER. Today was super busy and I made a mistake and gave the wrong meds to a patient. I am so upset and am fearing that I may not be able to graduate or finish. I have a meeting...

7. ADN vs. BSN

   svicente0520 posted a topic in General Students

   Help, I'm a little older (27) and cannot decide if I want to do my ADN or BSN. I would eventually like to become a CRNP. Also been thinking of doing a bridge from ADN to BSN. Just not sure which to do and registration is coming up soon.