amya215

Hey, I am in the same boat as you. I have been applying for what seems like forever to every job that looks even remotely like something I would want to do. I graduated in May, licensed in early August. I've been applying to jobs in 5 states, just hoping I would get something. I haven't yet, but today I got an e-mail from a hospital that would pretty much be my dream job, so I'm hoping I'm on the track to at least get an interview. It's just a "screening questions" email that I have to answer and send back, but at least it's something! I am tired of spending hours on applications just to get an automated response, it's so frustrating. So, to all of us new grads...good luck! Keep your chin up, because one of those applications will be the one to get a job. I'm trying to stay positive, this e-mail was what I needed to re-energize myself and feel like my applications weren't just disappearing into cyberspace somewhere. :redbeathe

I am a student nurse and it drives me absolutely crazy when a doctor comes into my patient's room while I am in there and they totally ignore me. I'm not saying I need a speech, but just an acknowledgement that I am in the room is fine. Bonus points if you want to teach me something useful and you're nice about it. Also, don't be rude to my patient - I am very protective of them and if you are rude I WILL report it to my nursing instructor or primary nurse...there's no reason to be rude to a patient.

I'll be there! I'm going with 2 girls from my class and our advisor, so it should be a good time! See everyone there!

I'm glad I could help...I know that it can be really intimidating. Good luck with everything and don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything. As nursing students we're all in this together:)

Hey, I was nervous about drug calculations as well, but what really helped me was to listen and take good notes when it is explained, but when you get home, take a look at the information from the problem and write out any of the pertinent information. For example if the dose is 250mg, what you have on hand is 500mg, I take that information out of the word problem and write it down so it's easy to see what information you have. From there, I just think about basic algebra and what would make sense to me to solve it. There are so many ways to solve these types of problems, you just have to find what works for you. Do a lot of practice problems until you get a lot of them right on the first try. JUst keep working at it and don't get discouraged, you will be fine.

So the clinical day is over and I have to admit it wasn't so bad. I prepared as much as I possibly could and tried not to give her a reason to call me out on anything and all in all it went well. I was on pins and needles all day but now that its over I feel I did my best and thats all I can do. Thank you for the advice, I guess I won't really know how this woman feels until my evaluation in a week but I think I'm going to be okay.

I am in my junior year of nursing and this one clinical instructor I have seems like she is targeting me. I had some difficulties in the beginning of clinical this semester, mostly time management related and I feel, no, I know, I have gotten much better. However, this instructor doesn't seem to think so. I have tried so hard to make her happy and do well and it just doesn't matter to her. None of my other instructors seem to have a problem with me and have even told me that I'm doing well. The skills are the same in both clinicals, so that's why I'm having such a hard time understanding what I need to do to make this woman happy. Tomorrow is my last day with this clinical instructor and she basically told me tomorrow is when she will decide if I can pass clinical or not. I'm pretty much giving myself an ulcer thinking about it and I'm sure the anxiety won't help me much in trying to be perfect tomorrow but I can't exactly relax thinking about how this one woman can ruin everything for me. I guess I just wanted to vent but if anyone has any suggestions I would definitely appreciate it.

I have the Saunders NCLEX-RN 4th edition book, it has been helpful in studying for exams. If one is recommended by a professor, buy that one...mine take exam questions from the book that was recommended, so it is extra helpful. If one is not recommended, the Saunders book is a good one since it comes with a cd-rom. Good Luck with everything!

you actually think about the feasibility of IV caffeine...because you have 4 hours to do 6 hours of work

Thank you so much for the replies...I'm going to look into them. I appreciate your responses!

Great question...as a fellow student I have these same questions and there are some great tips here.

Think about where phospholipids are in cells and what not having them there would result in.

No, I am a nursing student in my first semester of clinicals. That's why I am having such a hard time finding something, because I am no licensed.

Hey, I am a nursing student in my first semester of clinicals. I am looking to get a job this summer in a hospital or doctor's office to get some experience. I looked into Nurse Extern programs, and I don't have enough clinical experience for most of the ones that are close to me. I was wondering if anyone knew of any hospitals/doctor's offices or something similar that hires nursing students for the summer. Thanks!

Hey, I don't go to Drexel but I know how you feel about books. I try to buy mine online, from Amazon.com or Half.com. I've saved hundreds of dollars throughout college by doing this. Many of the people on there are just like us, trying to sell their books to make some extra cash. I would recommend trying those two places. Good luck!