Linzi268

what a wealth of good information and knowledge! i'm a newly qualified nurse at the age of 58 so i have a foot in both camps. i personally take advice and help from wherever i can get it. i can learn from everyone, including auxiliaries - a good auxiliary is worth his/her weight in gold. the truth is that there are nasty, mean-spirited people in every walk of life and age group. we all need to respect each other and work together as a team for the benefit of each other. that's the main way that all of us, including the patient, will gain hugely. it makes for a much nicer working environment and patients unerringly pick up on the fact if there is discord on a ward. mutual respect and teamwork - it works! hang on in there! linzi

hi everyone, i'd just like to thank all of you for the invaluable advice and links i've had from your forums. i just finished my course in december, gained my diploma and my degree and start a 3 month secondment on 11 february. i'm scared stiff but excited too and am looking forward to my new career. i'm 58 so i guess you could say i'm a late starter! good luck to everyone who's taking up new employment and i'm sure i'll be taking advantage of the wealth of knowledge available on the site. you are all just soooooo friendly and helpful - thank you. linzi

Lol - a very good point! I suppose that just illustrates the fact that you shouldn't use jargon. Strictly speaking, it's called a learning resource pack, aimed at teaching either patients or students a particular aspect of care or a clinical skill. In my case, the one I have chosen is pressure area risk assessment aimed at 1st year students.

I'm in exactly the situation you are in at the moment. I feel burned out and find it really difficult to motivate myself. However, what I do is to look back to where I started and where I am now (in my final 6 months!!) and think how pointless it would be to give it all up now at this stage. When I qualify, I'll be able to support myself and have a good life. I'd like to travel too and my degree will give me an open passport almost. Don't give up now - you're almost there!!:yelclap::yelclap: Good luck, Linzi

Hi, I'm a 3rd year student nurse in Scotland and for my final Diploma essay, have to compile a 1,000 word teaching pack aimed at students and a 2,000 word rationale to accompany it. I've started to download journal articles for my reference list but other than that, am having a really hard time knowing where to start. Can anyone point me in the right direction - helpppppppppppp!! Lol Any help would really be appreciated - thanks. Linzi:uhoh3: