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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. ...

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...

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 al...

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...

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 ...

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 goi...

I have one, it wasn't required, but is for incoming students. I LOVE mine. It's so simple to have it right there, when you just need to look something up really quick. I actually use it along with my books sometimes, but its a great pocket tool and t...

I have one, it wasn't required, but is for incoming students. I LOVE mine. It's so simple to have it right there, when you just need to look something up really quick. I actually use it along with my books sometimes, but its a great pocket tool an...

I don't have any kids, but I do have a husband that is similar to one(I love him anyway!) and I work. It's tough, but it's doable. You may have to learn to live with a little less sleep but you can do it. Just remember how nice it will be when it'...

I think nursing school teaches you, but there's so much more to learn on the job. I don't think you're alone at all. Talking to graduates that I know, I think this is a pretty common feeling!!!

I think nursing school teaches you, but there's so much more to learn on the job. I don't think you're alone at all. Talking to graduates that I know, I think this is a pretty common feeling!!!

I think you're doing very well to keep your mouth shut for as long as you have. I would have told her what I thought a long time ago. BUT at least you know that you're going to make it through the program that you are in with flying colors, and she...

Sounds pretty amazing! As a first semester student, this day seems so far away for me, but I simply can't wait until I feel the confidence you weekend obviously provided for you!!! Congrats on your success!!!

I totally understand how you feel. The one in my class isn't a 2nd timer, but she works in a hospital and apparently that qualifies her to be an RN without the schooling that the rest of us have to go through, or so she thinks. I finally just had to ...

I totally understand how you feel. The one in my class isn't a 2nd timer, but she works in a hospital and apparently that qualifies her to be an RN without the schooling that the rest of us have to go through, or so she thinks. I finally just had t...

I understand I have a hard time finding scrubs small enough too. I think all of the ones that I own are too big. I don't know of any schools that make their students wear dresses anymore. Mine are all purple and we look like big grapes, but they'r...

Today was my 2nd day of clinicals, I'm a 1st semester student in a 4 semester program. Right before we left, the wound care nurse got us all to change a stage 4 pressure ulcer that had a wound vac. I had to leave the room, I got light headed. Is t...

Thanks, this makes me feel MUCH better. That was rough day of realization for me and I'm glad to hear everyone else's experiences with it also!!!

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 h...

I'd never known myself to get that way with that kind of thing, so it was a little new to me. I guess I didn't know I'd react that way. It scared me a little, because I don't want to not be able to cut it. I know I'm probably being a little hard o...

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!

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...

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!

Unfortunately there are days like this!!!! Do something to relax that you love, even if it's not today, make time for it soon!!!!

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 o...