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Actually, I used it before on the back of my hand to get permanent marker off, dumb idea, had a huge scab after a day or so. Its abrasive.

Yeah this past week was a blow up of any and everything that could go wrong. Definantly exacerbated the anxiety. I think I just needed to get it out. I see now I probably wont get coping advice from any fellow sufferers with this post. It was worth a shot though.

Oh and to add... That whole IV issue in itself? Baffles me. Never heard of it happening before. :thnkg:

I THINK this could be considered a vent... or even me asking for some tips from people who have dealt with anxiety. Today at clinicals I was making my best effort to have a good day despite a very emotionally draining week relating to family issues and a handful of stressful things. Right when I got onto the floor I had to give an IVP med with my instructor. No biggie. The woman would be in so much pain when her line was touched, let alone getting meds infused into it. I guess all of her IV's she has ever had were like that, it was a new line, intact, and had no signs of erythema, swelling, or anything. I swear it took five minutes just to do the flush since its a saline lock. She kept telling me to slow down and was in so much pain. I went so slow i couldnt even see the plunger moving! I started getting nervous and a panic attack started and I held it off so I was sweating, could barely hear, and felt like I was so close to going down. Worst feeling ever, especially while trying to keep my professional image in front of my instructor and patient! So I said I had to sit down and did, then asked my instructor if she could just try to finish it. SHE SAID NO!! I HAD TO DO IT! It was terrible. I told her I felt like I was passing out and she didnt care. I am so dissappointed because I have anxiety but I control it very well and never had an attack in that situation. Ugh I am so nervous now that fear of one will send me into another one in similiar situations. Or when I am in the OR. Mind over matter I guess. Any students or nurses with anxiety out there? How can I get away from this self fulfilling prophecy. I am now set back a little back with this and am back to where I have that fear of anxiety, which causes it. Round and around. Thanks everyone!

The accelerated students are seniors, they are at a completely different level than the regularly sequenced students. I think it is only fair that it be two separate classes. We are already segregated into the two groups based on abilities, it only makes lecture a pain in the butt for them because they get frustrated when the regular students ask question upon question. I have heard comments from them about how they shouldnt be "paying thousands of dollars to have lecture interrupted constantly". I wasn't going for segregating on the basis of traditional and non traditional but on the basis of accelerated vs regular students and that it is logical and in everyones best interest.

Wow thanks for all that info daytonite! She has been admitted for a week now, and nothing yet so I am curious to see what, if anything, pops up. She is on Unasyn, lovenox, sinemet, and pregabalin. I am going to look further into this pt even though I get new ones next week, my curiosity has gotten the better of me....

I look at it on a case by case basis. You can have people that want entitlement at any age. So when an older student makes a comment, they rub me the wrong way. When a younger peer makes a comment, that rubs me the wrong way too. If someone thinks that they are better than me then thats their opinion. BUT there IS this group of non tradition students in my rotation this semester and I cant stand them. They talk loudly all through lecture and every comment out of their mouth is full of an I-know-everything-and-you-dont-therefore-I-am-better type of tone. It makes me wish that sometimes they would place the accelerated students (fast track program for students with a degree already) in their own classes. Sometimes older IS wiser and I do enjoy hearing some stories that are shared and pt experiences they share.

I had a patient last week that I have been thinking about. I was just thinking about her medical diagnoses and I think I am completely losing my mind! I guess what I am asking is can a pt just have an unexplained fever with no cause? Or what are some causes that are atypical? Her fever was jumping between 99 and 102 up and down all day. 81 y/o female admitted with mental status change and high fever. Chem 7 and UA normal. CBC showed normal WBC, slightly low RBC, Hgb, and Hct. Blood culture showed no growth. So no signs of infection, not the cause of the fever. Her history includes COPD, HTN, CHF, pleural effusion, emphysema, DM, and spinal stenosis. What am I missing here? I have to be staring it in the face! I have been racking my brain for hours. I cant just accept my made up explanation of "super fever with no cause".

I LOATHE my clinical instructor, she makes me stressed, sad, angry, depressed... because she talks down to everyone and makes you feel like a piece of dirt. She is so degrading with everything that comes out of her mouth. You cannot even ask a question without getting the biggest ATTITUDE. She plays favorites and so far us "not loved by her" students have not been able to do anything hands on such as discontinuing IVs, foleys, etc. This is our first clinical. AHHHHH I do not like this woman. Thanks for listening, carry on :)

yeah I dont get financial aid so itll just be a big fat waste on my wallet...but I am so overwhelmed its rediculous

Ahhh. I need some advice everyone! I think I know what I want to do maybe I just want to feel like less of a failure... I started the semester off with 5 classes... three nursing, an english, and some other general requirement. I never took clinical time and work load into consideration and it is killing me. I already dropped my general course, they can be taken whenever. I just bought a house and am in the process of moving out of my apartment and handling all that business, and am not able to put as much time into school as I would love to. Does dropping my english class make me a total failure?? This english class has the worst theme ever and the prof. is insane. I have put more time into english than nursing!!! It'll drop me to 8 credits. Reassure me everyone.

I got accepted into the program at my school when I was 19. I will be 21 when I graduate with my BSN. That is if all goes well!!! lol and I dont lose my dang mind before then...

thank you so much everyone!!

Dont Quit! You Can Do It!

Okay all. I needed to share this info with SOMEONE lol. I am a pre-nursing student, and I was planning to apply for the Fall of 08's program, which apps open in Feb. I got a call yesterday, and my school asked me why I didn't apply, since I had all of the pre-reqs. I said I wanted to go to their regional campus (cheaper, smaller classes, all 4 years of BSN offered) so I was waiting for the Fall. She told me if I wanted to go to the Main campus, I have a seat open for me starting in two weeks! Of course I said YES!!! There are people waiting a year and a half for the program! They said my grades were good enough, but they are impressed with my dedication to my job with MR/DD individuals, and I have patient interaction down pat! I am just in awe. I dont know how to react. I am an anxious person, and I have been planning my anxious weeks awaiting my acceptance letter in the summer! AHH MY PLAN IS DOWN THE DRAIN! I AM SO NERVOUS/EXCITED/SCARED/TERRIFIED/UNPREPARED/READY! AHH WISH ME LUCK! Good Luck to all you still waiting!:yelclap: Lisa

Hey all you fellow crazy nursing students! I am trying to spread the word for a great job opportunity for nursing students. It is a great way to make money, and get VERY good experience. Because of the de-institutionalizing of MR/DD facilities, many states are in GREAT need for employees in MR/DD community living. Check for companies around you. I work for a company that offers community living for adults with MR/DD, and a center for children. I am getting so much experience and am learning more than I am in my similiar position at a local hospital. I work in regular homes in the community that are home to around 4 individuals with 1-2 staff there around the clock when they areb't in workshop. I am not a CNA, but I do so much more. I don't know the exact details, but because of the place in the system, we are trained and certified to legally do many things that CNAs cannot. In addition to the basic care cleaning, feeding, changing, we pass meds, and do g-tube feedings and med administration. Because we have small staff to client ratio, we learn the insides and out of each individual and all of their health concerns. It is such great experience. I absolutely love it. I know that working while in the program is frowned upon, but most people just have to work. Plus there is plenty of study time because once they are in bed you have free time after doing general side work tasks. If anyone is looking for a great way to get experience, I highly recommend this! I never thought there was so much to MR/DD but I absolutely love it. I have been staff at around 7 houses and each individual is so great, and has so much to offer. I also have a house with very low functioning individuals and I just feel so good because I am helping someone have a better life. You put in a little love and you get so much in return! I have one client who is non verbal and completely immoble, but if I talk to him for about 20 minutes and rub his head, I can get a laugh or two out of him. I just love putting the time in to making these guys (and women!) feel loved! Lisa

Hey all you fellow crazy nursing students! I am trying to spread the word for a great job opportunity for nursing students. It is a great way to make money, and get VERY good experience. Because of the de-institutionalizing of MR/DD facilities, many states are in GREAT need for employees in MR/DD community living. Check for companies around you. I work for a company that offers community living for adults with MR/DD, and a center for children. I am getting so much experience and am learning more than I am in my similiar position at a local hospital. I work in regular homes in the community that are home to around 4 individuals with 1-2 staff there around the clock when they areb't in workshop. I am not a CNA, but I do so much more. I don't know the exact details, but because of the place in the system, we are trained and certified to legally do many things that CNAs cannot. In addition to the basic care cleaning, feeding, changing, we pass meds, and do g-tube feedings and med administration. Because we have small staff to client ratio, we learn the insides and out of each individual and all of their health concerns. It is such great experience. I absolutely love it. I know that working while in the program is frowned upon, but most people just have to work. Plus there is plenty of study time because once they are in bed you have free time after doing general side work tasks. If anyone is looking for a great way to get experience, I highly recommend this! I never thought there was so much to MR/DD but I absolutely love it. I have been staff at around 7 houses and each individual is so great, and has so much to offer. I also have a house with very low functioning individuals and I just feel so good because I am helping someone have a better life. You put in a little love and you get so much in return! I have one client who is non verbal and completely immoble, but if I talk to him for about 20 minutes and rub his head, I can get a laugh or two out of him. I just love putting the time in to making these guys (and women!) feel loved! Lisa

Hi there! So do you have a disability and are worried how it may affect going to school? I have anxiety and was recently diagnosed with ADD. (In a way not the typical ADD, I am a productive ADDer hehe). I was diagnosed right in the middle of this semester, my sophomore year. I never really thought I had anything I would consider a "disability", but the schools are very helpful. My school has an accessibility office. With a doctor filling out a paper verifying a disability they offer many services. My school offers testing in a quiet room in their center, extended test time, changed test start times for extra study time when classes are close to eachother, special parking, note takers, and a whole slew of other aides. I get to test in the center because with my ADD noises in the room distract me so dang much I want to go smack peoples tapping hands haha. It is hard at times because I know I should be doing my studying... but i get so distracted and then I get frustrated with my self. Hope it helps! Lisa