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Eastern Idaho Technical College in Idaho Falls recently started a parttime LPN to ADN program (Fall 2007). Has anyone heard how this is going? It is a 4 semester program starting in the fall and graduating the following December. Class is held one da...

This week my clinical assignment is in the ER. Any experienced nurses have any advice for a student RN?

I've been in several professions also. Nursing is a difficult profession in part due to the non-compassionate nature of some long term nurses. Ironic considering nursing is a "caring profession." I refuse to a part of their misery or let it destro...

You certainly rose about your "raising." Give yourself credit for your hard work and determination to reach your life's goals. Use your own internal compass as your guide to determine that you are "good enough"--not your father's standard. Blessin...

Three of my sisters are advance practice nurses (APN), they advised me to work toward another degree. They were very forthcoming about the difficulties in the profession and suggested that I pursue another career. I learned first hand about nursin...

This may be off the topic a bit, but what is about our society that implies that it is okay to mistreat or be mean to someone else? I would like to understand this pervasive attitude in American society. Any ideas? I know I'm up there is in years...

Residents come back faster and sicker than ever to my facility. You would be surprised how several post surgery rt and the rest of your group can keep you busy.

I would like to understand why some pt/rt are rude. Personally, I listen until the person is done and then ask, "What can I do to make it better?" In my experience that stops them dead in their tracks. The pt were all about venting/complaining and...

Time stands still where I work--no computerized charting yet. It is still a great place to work for me! :nuke:

It sounds like you have really cared about doing a good job and the chronic stress has exhausted your inner resources. I really do think of this profession from a different point of view. Coming from another background, I think of patients/resident...

There are so many specialty areas that you can investigate besides hospital staff nursing. Of course, the experience is very helpful to solidify your skills. You could work in an office, OR, or L&D--that would minimize the distress you feel whe...

Have you thought about an online program? I believe that Indiana State University has one.

Amen. I agree that the doubters will be convinced that you are the "ideal" student when they are wise enough to see it!

I do not think I'll work in staff nursing "bedside" nursing. I have three sisters who are advanced practice RNs and they are very honest regarding how physicaly difficult this can be for anyone. I believe the field is so broad that I find my niche ...

Would this be a topic for social work to address? In one hospital where I did my clinicals, the social worker regularly addressed this very issue with elder patients.

Yes I do agree with you that age does matter when regarding "staff" bedside nursing. I can only speak for myself. I am pushing 50 years old and I agree that traditional hospital "staff" nursing would be very difficult for me. In fact, I believe it is...

My main concern in this situation is the safety of all the patients, staff, and friends/family that happen to be there during these multiple incidents. Clearly, the situation was escalating and management did not intervene to resolve it. I believe an...

Scribblerpnp, Thanks so much for the detailed explanation of the purpose and value of careplans. I too felt that they were most likely a waste of time when I was in nursing school. In fact, I really felt that nursing diagnosis language was created to...

I am currently reading a book by Suzanne Gordon Safety in Numbers (2008) ISBN: 9780801446832. This book addresses this issue about mandated staffing ratios in California (2004) and Victoria Australia (2000). The book clearly demonstrates that these l...

I have two sisters who are CRNAs working in the East. The youngest works at a surgical center associated with a major medical center northwest of Philadelphia. Her base salary is $92,000 (+ call time if necessary) for 24 hours per week. My older sist...

Yes. I do believe that nurses can be hostile to students and new nurses. I have personally experienced this during my clinical rotations in nursing school. As you can see, I am not a young student. I have more life experiences than a nursing school e...

I believe that Australian nurses call hospital gowns "Johnnies." I am currently reading a book by Suzanne Gordon Safety in Numbers (2008) ISBN: 9780801446832. This book about California and Victoria Australia mandated staffing ratios regularly refe...

I think this is a case of a hostile work environment. With the past documentation of staff abuse and lack of management intervention, I would suspect the hospital may be subject to litigation. I encourage you talk with an attorney regarding this situ...

This sounds like a terrible situation. I agree with the previous postings that this position is not a good fit for you. Follow you gut and go.

It seems like you prioritized wisely. Your responsibility is to the patient and not the ancillary family and friends gathered for the birth. Good job! I agree that you knew who you were really responsible for--the patient(s).