jdallnurse

I had been an LPN for 8 years without any hospital/acute care experience. I've been on my unit as a new RN for about 6 weeks now. It is very fast paced and some days I feel like I'm drowning with no life jacket in sight. Most nurses on the unit are helpful and understand. There are a few that seem irritated if I ask them anything, so I just stay clear from them. Each day so far I've been trying different strategies at organizing and keeping on task, just when I think I'm ahead something happens that throws that out of the window. I've observed the other nurses that have been there for some time still fall behind so that helps me not feel so inadequate. I'm determined to "get it together". My main goal was to get the experience and strengthen my skills to be comfortable and confident in any other setting/specialty. So I've made up my mind to hang in there and just give it my best. It may take a while before you have a good flow of things, give yourself a chance... If you are that miserable though, move on and try something different! good luck

congrats on getting accepted...this is a problem for alot of lpn/lvns attempting to further their education. I work 16 hour shifts sat and sun at a nursing home to attend school fulltime. when there is major test on mon, I'll take off the second shift on sunday to study and have enough rest. It is a financial sacrifice, but if God brought you this far He'll carry you through. Good luck and don't give up!

Good luck... I was in the same situation, due date 12/25 and semester ended 12/16. I was determined to finish the semester but my feet were so swollen and I was too tired to study or concentrate. I had to withdraw in November b/c it was too uncomfortable. But I know a classmate who did it without any problems. She made arrangements w/ instructors and they were very understanding. Everyone is different, so give it a shot, but I def recommend not working!!

I also work in a LTC facility and have since getting my LPN license 4 years ago. It was supposed to be a "job" until I was able to find something "better". I enjoy working with my residents. Many of them have no family, or have family that don't visit. They look forward to having me there, I too tell corny jokes and sing off tune, but they appreciate the attention that I give them. IDK why people look down on us, b/c like u said someone has to care for them!!!

Thanks!! Just wanted to make sure I was on the right track.

Ok, now I see. I was stuck on how the glucose would affect it.....Thanks

Hi! Any input is appreciated.......Student trying to enhance critical thinking skills:banghead: 1) Why would burn patients have elevated urine potassium levels? Is it d/t the potassium leaving the ICF d/t tissue destrution and entering bloodstream which is excreted in the urine? 2) Dehydrated pt. erroneously receives hypertonic glucose sol. instead of NS, how would this affect plasma ADH and urine vol.? Will it raise ADH and increase urine vol?