Not exactly nursing related, but as fellow nurses who may have loved and lost someone, I know many of you may be able to relate... This weekend is my mother's birthday. She will be 51. Unlike other...
A few days ago immediately following report- mind you when every nurse on shift is in the room- my charge nurse turns to me and says loudly, " I need to speak with you about a discrepancy." I noticed...
nessajune21 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing
I think that depends on personal interests. Postpartum is relatively low stress and many nurses love it- however I don't find it enjoyable at all. It really is based on what you find interesting or...
Has no one ever worked with a nurse intern? A lot of the posters appear horrified that the OP is passing meds and working as a nurse without a license. This is what nurse interns do. They work under...
I feel like an idiot! I've been a student nurse in the ICU for 3 months. Today I was assisting the doctor while he put in an arterial line. This patient was a horrible stick. The patient's brother, a...
You cannot work as an EMT without a state or national certification. There are so many things that I learned in EMT training that we never discussed in nursing school and the contexts of practice are...
nessajune21 replied to nessajune21's topic in General Nursing
Thank you all for replying! Do you think it would be most beneficial to stay in the ICU or to go ahead and go to OR (since that is where I'd like to work upon graduation)? Can't I just pretend I was...
I am lost and I would appreciate some input. I started as a student nurse in the ICU 2 months ago. I have been learning a lot and I really like the staff. However, I was just approached by the OR...
nessajune21 replied to mandyfree99's topic in Indiana Nursing
I go to Ivy Tech. It was a fast decision I made in applying, hence a very fast process of applying, taking TEAS, attending the information meeting, and transferring. I actually did not even go to my...
I know exactly how you feel. Everyone in my family expects that I can diagnose them. I have to tell them that I know nothing and that the doc knows best (or at least I hope so!). I have even given my...
When I am nervous I tend to do one of 3 very annoying things... 1- bobble my head when I talk 2- fold my hands like Mr. Burns from the Simpsons 3- ramble I always feel horrible after interviews too....
nessajune21 replied to jenaenae17's topic in General Nursing
You generally only need the 2 years experience if you have an ASN. If you have completed an BSN, you can usually continue straight into an MSN program. However, I have to agree with most that it...
nessajune21 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing
I'd set up an appointment with your instructor and ask him/her specifically what they would suggest you do. Good luck raising your grade. I'm rooting for