dodgerla

I am working on a delegation assignment for school. As I try to "think critically" and hash through this material that really hasn't been taught to me I have run into some really big questions & hoped some of you Kansas RNs could help me. 1. Can an LPN draw blood from a central line? I say no, am I right? 2. Can an LPN initiate a portacath? I say no. 3. Call the MD for orders for a patient who has suddenly lost consciousness? I say the RN has to do this. 4. Administer bolus NG feeding. I say RN. I understand that laws are different in different states & since I'm in school in KS, I am asking mostly KS RNs. As I googled these topics I have found a lot of variations in other states! Thanks so much for you help!

It is really frusterating when you get one who seems to make you feel like you're a thorn in their side, just being there. Hang in there because you may get an excellent one next time!!!!! Just like anything, there are good ones & bad ones. It always encourages me to remember that so that I can make sure never to be like that one day!!

It is really frusterating when you get one who seems to make you feel like you're a thorn in their side, just being there. Hang in there because you may get an excellent one next time!!!!! Just like anything, there are good ones & bad ones. It always encourages me to remember that so that I can make sure never to be like that one day!!

Thanks everyone. I currently read the monitors & it has been a great experience and reading the Doc's orders is definately a challange. I appreciate all of your input & keep it comeing with the pros/cons of LTC or Hospital care. Thanks so mucn!

This hospital doesn't hire that way after the 1st semester, for some reason. I've absoluetly considered the tuition reimbursement thing & its definately weighing heavy. I know they favor the RN school there in town, which is not the one I'm going to. I will graduate next december (2008). It's just a tough choice, because I need the experience to become a little more comfortable with patient contact & am not getting anywhere at the job I have. It's definately a lot to consider!!!

I have worked in a hospital as a unit secretary/ward clerk for about 7 months now. When I was hired I was hired PRN until I took my CNA test & was told that I would move to a CNA position after that. I got it in June & am still working as a ward clerk. I'm a nursing student, so that reason that CNA work is so important to me is because I need to experience & want to become more comfortable with working the floor instead of sitting at a desk for 10 hrs. I drive 20 miles to work and it doesn't seem like my boss is willing to switch me because that have a shortage of ward clerks, only because she puts things off until she's in a real bind and doesn't hire anyone. As I read the local paper, I saw an add for CNA's at the Long term care facility that is a mile away. I'm debating wheter I should stay in the hospital, knowing that it is possible that I may not get my CNA job for a while, but knowing that I may work there after I get my RN...OR...should I go down to the local home and get a job there where I'll actually be using my CNA liscense which I paid to get and be getting some experience that I REALLY need. I just don't know for sure what would benefit me best. My husband says don't worry about the hospital & get the job that's closer & using your liscense. What do you all think?

I'm married and he's great. He understands that what I'm doing is important. Today was a really hard day in clinicals and when I got home, I told him about it(without violating privacy) and he encouraged me that I could do it. He's wonderful and having him to support me through this is something I couldn't imagine not having now. SO, if you find someone who is incredibly understanding and supportive, then great, but if he's not, it will be very hard! Good Luck!

I'm sure you can pass. There are people with absoluteyly no experience who get through school, so I am sure you can. Beleive in yourself!

Yes, they are having us use the diaphram also, and I've always seen others use the diaphram. I may be pressing too hard, and I have a littman stethoscope. I'll keep practicing, that makes perfect they say!

So far I really liked my PDA. I bought a HP because when I went to get it they told me that I would have to buy another form of software to make a palm compatible with my Windows computer. I didn't want to buy all of that so I went with a windows operating system. Something I noticed, and my use is minimal so far, it that it is very user friendly when looking up drugs. All the information is right there without flipping pages and trying to scan them to find what you're looking for. I think they're great!

I'm a nursing student, just started this January. I am a little scared about the trouble I'm having with blood pressure. I can only hear it sometimes. Why? It's frusterating, is there something wrong with the way that I'm doing it? I practice on my husband and was trying earlier and couldn't hear it for the life of me and then when I finally did, it was really, really low. So we decided to give it a break for a while and try again later. It worries me because I have return demonstrations on Wed. and I'm afraid I won't be able to do it.... Is this a normal problem?

I'm not sure how I would react to some of these things. I guess I'll be finding out her in the next several years!

I hate to hear this from someone who has been in nursing for such a short time, especially as someone who is just beginning school and has chosen this as a second career choice. I do understand though, because if you're not happy with what you're doing, you're not happy in many aspects. If I didn't understand that, I wouldn't be going back to school. I do agree with Marian202, though, someone like you who had a tough time in the beginning being the person to train someone like me, would be a huge encouragement in looking for the upside in all of the tough situations that are to come. Enjoy you baby, but try to come back to it someday, you'd be a great teacher!

A&P is a LOT of memorization and when you memorize you have to memorize everything. When I took it, I wrote the info, talked the info out, used note cards, all depending on what I needed to know. Just keep it up and try as hard as you can, that's about all you can do. Try NOT to procrastinate. Good Luck!

I was just wondering what kinds of PDA/software everyone thinks is the most beneficial. I am starting my first semester of nursing school next week and they highly suggest that we purchase a PDA. After some research, I have found that it is going to be quite a purchase. I am wondering what you all think about them and if they are beneficial to start off with. Are they hard to use and get familiar with? I have never used a hand held before. I have heard that they are of course easier than carrying books that will be outdated in a year, but what directions should I go in purchasing one? Thanks Dodger