Esther2007

I am sorry to hear about your situation. The important thing to do at this time, is to evaluate yourself to see where you can improve in the future. You can only grow, when you can learn from your mistakes. I am troubled by the fact you said, you always get tough patients. In the last two years of nursing, my instructors always gave me challenged patients. Last semester, I had two patients on isolations, obese, diabetic, IV meds, NGT, dressings and on bed rest. I used the experience as a great opportunity to learn and increase my skills. I was not upset with my instructor, infact; I thanked her for believing that I can take care of the two most difficult patients on the floor. If nursing is your calling, it should not matter the conditions of the patients. You are there to care for the sick. I hope you will find a program that will create an good environment for you. Good luck to you

Thank God, my last semester is a seminar class, not much reading involve. We do have 3 exams, math, legal aspect and bio Terrorism. We just basically preparing to take the Nclex. So, for me it is not that bad. I can certainly understand the end of nursing school syndrome.

I have the straight A medical surgical and maternal. I like them! Actually this semester, I decided to not read the assigned textbook for maternity. So far, my average is a 95. I have one more test and the final. We will see how that pan out.

I used straight A's Mental Health.....I went from an 80 on my first quiz to a 92!!! I am a Med surg person, was hard for me at first to understand mental health. One thing to keep in mind, good communication is key.

Pillitteri, A. (2007). Maternal & child health nursing: Care of the childbearing and childrearing family. (5th edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins (Epidural Injection), page 552

My cousin failed 3 times, the fourth time she was about to retake the Nclex, she asked everyone to pray. She finally passed. Prayer does help and keep telling yourself, I can do this. All things are possible to those who believe.

I got the extra two points....she cannot argue with Pilliteri textbook...that's why I always read the book...I got a 96%!!! I will remember though, in the Nclex...turn pt to the L side. The instructor actually had another question with Variable Decelarations, when Turn to the L was the answer and I did get it right. Thanks again!!!

Thank you so much Suzanne, I really appreciate your help. I got a 94 on the exam, and a 99 on the quiz. My concern was what the book says as oppose to what hospitals are doing. I was told from nursing 101, stick with the book. The book supported option A, which was my answer and partially supported option B. I will see my instructor tonight and briefly mention it to her in a nice way. Thanks again! Love this site, very helpful!

I would stick to nursing if it is what your heart if feeling. One thing you must do before you start, you have to evaluate yourself and see how you can improve next time. I started nursing school after high school and failed out. I went to become a nutritionist and 4 years ago, I gave it another try, now I am about to graduate in 85 days.

I emailed the instructor, waiting for the two extra points.

I took exam last week. I only got 3 questions wrong out of 50, but there was one question I got wrong and the instructor cannot tell me why. So today, I went to the maternity book and now confirmed my answer was right. The question was about a woman who received Epidural, and her blood pressure dropped from 150/70 to 90/56 and what would the nurse do. A. Administer Oxygen B. Turn her to L side or raise her legs C. Contact the physician D. Document According to Pilitteri, a woman receiving Epidural should remain on her side. If hypotension does occur, raising the woman's legs and administer oxygen. I know option B is partial correct, but my answer was A, and that is correct. I know left side is usually with uteroplacental insuffiency (deceleration) or epidural anesthesia, not injection. You welcome to comment, thanks!

I would join if I were you. I belong to Phi Betta kappa for the last 3 years. I did get a scholarship last semester. It also looks good on your resume. Go for it!

St Vincents' Hospital is going to have a Job Fair this Saturday, February 21, from 10-noon.

You can be confident in clinical by working as a student tech or a CNA.

I am actually paying less going to St Vincents College getting my RN. I am happy to say, I will be graduating in 12 weeks and I cannot wait. If you can go to get your RN it will be a better route to go. If you can do Lincoln Tech, go and bridge to an RN as soon as you can. There are not too many LPN jobs, since most of the hospitals, like St vincents, do not hire them anymore. Good luck with your decision.