dylansmama

Hello all, My husband and I are pondering the idea of possibly getting pregnant (our last one), so my due date would be shortly after I graduate. So I'd be 5-8 months during my last semester. OR waiting, and I would be GETTING pregnant a few months ...

I also had these "requests" for my birth, but expect the unexpected!! I had a midwife, and a big 'plan' for natural, bla, bla, bla.... needless to say, it didn't work that way, and at the time YOU WILL NOT CARE! In my future pregnancies, I will have ...

I don't do anything if the patient refuses...just document it. I would report the instructor. My rule of thumb is, if you don't feel comfortable with something...don't do it. I was in clinical in a nursing home, and witnessed things that the CNA's ...

The hardest part for me are the care plans All of our instructors, depending on who you get want something different. It's very frustrating. We get our patient info the night before clinical, and stay up all night doing the care plan. Every time I t...

I just want to point out that not ALL community colleges are lottery. In fact, the community college I go to accepts based on ACT score & GPA. The program I am in is one of the hardest and most respected in the state.

I'm in a 2 year program at a community college right now. My advice is to do the 2 year, out of pocket at the comm. college, and then have your workplace pay for your BSN. We were told that A LOT of places will pay for your bachelor degree....this ...

Everyone in my nursing program are 4.0 students. EVERYONE is struggling. It's not memorizing...it's concepts. It's extremely fast paced. The whole degree is unlike any other type of degree. If you're avoiding math, I would think twice about nursing.....

I got one last week....I'm in nursing school, and have an 18 month old son who just started daycare. He's getting one in a few weeks. I don't have the time or the money for either of us to be laid up with the flu.

I think client sounds too much like a 'business'.

thank you for sharing your story.... I agree with you that patients want to live their life how they want to live it, and despite our best efforts, they don't always listen. I just figure they're adults, they can make their own choices. Good luck to ...

very sad, but thank you very much for sharing

I don't know how you ped nurses do it....thank you for sharing

What a heartbreaking story ...thank you for sharing

does anyone have any recommendations for a pda? i want something easy to use...i don't know anything about how to use one, and i'm hearing they're kind of a 'must have'...any info appreciated!!

congrats on your first day!! I have a 'first day' coming up in a few weeks, but it's the first day of my RN program:barf01:

:(My father has had bulimia since he was a teenager. (He's 52) He has never admitted it, but we know he does...he throws up EVERY meal. He's got a 'system' down, as to where nobody knows but us. We know that inpatient help is not an option. He's very...

I forgot to mention that....he has always had horrible heartburn, and takes crazy amounts of antacids. Thank you so much scribblerpnp for your input, and thank you for the hugs!

yes, you would think that the dentist would pick it up....my theory is that he rinses with Listerine religiously. Also, he has had some 'iffy' bloodwork, and have to have it redone, however it came back 'normal'.

I attend Monroe, and am starting their RN program/clinicals in the fall. It's a very competitive program, but in a good way. I love the school, and look forward to graduating!! Good Luck!

:nuke: I just ordered a steth, shoes, and some other things, and was very happy with the service. It was very fast shipping, and didn't have any problems.

I would definitely take the course...this is something that you MUST be comfortable in for patient safety. It will only benefit you and your future patients! :redpinkhe

I have a littman lightweight. I bought a steth clip for it....has anyone used these clips?

I had A & P one and two, and got A's in both....don't worry, that's what the class is for...to teach you all of this! Don't stress over it! It's a lot to know, but they pound it into your brain...Good luck!

:bowingpuri would like everyone's "best advice" for nursing clinicals. i would like to kind of know what to expect, and hearing other's tips and advice would be helpful! thanks everyone!

I would just like to say that I've noticed a lot of 'snotty' 'sarcastic' comments to a lot of the posts on the site. Is that really necessary?? This is supposed to be a supportive, informative place, not a cynical, negative place.