My heart goes out to them both. BUT, yes she had a temp of 99.6 when she got on the plane. Not a fever, but this is an elevated temperature. What was her temperature when she got off the plane? Temps...
Clear Morning replied to Clear Morning's topic in Critical Care
Well, it's been a while, but I stuck it out. I have to say I have learned so much and continue to do so. I guess it just took a while to start feeling confident, but I can honestly say I have come a...
It can be done. I have frequently seen women having babies throughout nursing school. My sister had a baby the first week of her 3rd semester (had baby on Friday, back in class on Tuesday). Not...
Hi everyone. I have been an ICU nurse for a year and a half now. Prior to that I have 2 years med/surg experience. I am questioning whether I should stay in ICU or hang up my hat and find another area...
That last semester of nursing school is tough but it will be over before you know it. As far as your confidence level goes, once you start working you'll start feeling it about 6 months in to your...
Clear Morning replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing
I had the same problem with a patient not long ago. Not only was she on the call light but she yelled and hollered out all night, disturbing all the patients in the hall, even after two doses of...
I am so sorry to hear of all the trouble you've had! I did all my pre-reqs at Vol State and am currently a second year nursing student through their TSU program. I haven't had any trouble here at...
I have noticed a lot of the teachers at my son's daycare (mostly infant classrooms) have begun to wear scrubs. I imagine they get a lot of baby fluids on their
Clear Morning replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing
I had clinicals at the VA in Nashville for the my first two semesters and they regularly hire new grads. Also many of the nurses working there have been there for many years and say it is a great...
Clear Morning replied to AngelaChanel24's topic in General Nursing
Personally, I feel RN to BSN is the way to go for someone who has a family that depends on their income. I am 30, and married with two kids and this is the route I am taking for reasons you already...
Good point about Vandy. I am leanining more and more toward a career there (at least to start) because their orientation seems to top all others. What a great way to start as an
Clear Morning replied to allmytimestudying's topic in General Nursing
My heart goes out to you! I suffered with severe panic attacks that seemed to come out of the blue. It was so distressing and for a while I feared I was losing my mind! Many people suffer from...