nurse01

In response to Jackson145, this is a MATH CALCULATION QUESTION-nothing more!! I have written several practice study guides and teach math, and contribute to several textbook publishing companies. The sole purpose of these types of questions is to determine if you can successfully complete the calculations-without reading into the question, and not if it is something that you have experience with, or would administer without more specific information.

I have heard of it before. At the hospital where I work per diem, a nurse in L+D is severely allergic to oranges-has had severe reactions and almost died. There are signs posted all over the floor by the hospital that "no oranges, orange products, or scents are allowed" on the floor. That includes lotions, citrus-based perfumes and those that have hidden citrus ingredients. Another nurse ignored the signs and brought an orange to the unit, and she was escorted off the floor.The nurse who was allergic had to go home because she could not take the chance.Better safe than sorry.

I graduated from nursing school when I was 37, with a young daughter and full-time job throughout school. It wasn't easy but I made lifelong friends and learned a great deal. Now, I am an administrator in a nursing school, where many of our students are older and non-traditional students with families, jobs, and other commitments.After being a non-traditional student myself, and graduating with younger students,I found that life is experience is a valuable commodity. It does take some shuffling of priorities and schedules to go through school but it is worth it. The best advice I can give is to do your best, focus on your studies, and not get drawn into the day to day drama of other students; and to remember that there is an end in sight. Nursing school is not forever, even though it can feel like it sometimes.

Is your friend still working?? I laughed so hard when I read that--eewwwww!!!

I am 2 classes from completing my MSN through the University of Phoenix--I am VERY happy with them. They work with you, adjust your schedule if needed, and the academic counselors are great contacting you for updates and to see how things are going. I am very pleased with them and would recommend them to anyone who is thinking of starting an online MSN program.

CONGRATULATIONS!! It is alot of work, but I think you'll find it is worth it. I am 2 classes away from finishing my MSN/ Nursing Education. (I was crazy, but very happy I did it).

I know several northern schools are trying to fit students in. In Pa, Mercyhurst, Gannon University, Edinboro University, and Penn State Behrend are accepting displaced students as are many others in surrounding states. As far as I know, they are giving full credit and you pick up where you left off, full transfer of credits. It is such a tragedy and so many people have had their lives upended. My prayers are with you. Take care.

I worked in LTC for 17 years and the LPNs were indispensible. They did meds, treatments, cathaterizations, called the physicians, documentation, etc...just like the RNs. The aides performed direct patient care. In addition, the LPNs were well compensated. That may not be the case in other LTC facilities, but it is the rule in this area.

I ran into a similar situation when I first became a nurse, BUT we had a 6 week orientation with a preceptor right there with us. It takes awhile, probably a good 6 months or a year to get the time management thing down. We always have 8 patients, and when someione is discharged, the bed is immediately filled. Do not get discouraged...it does get better, and one day when you aren't thinking about it, you'll just be doing it. You'll be a great nurse--Hang in there!!

Erie, Pa. and most of Pennsylvania.

I ran into a similar situation with my then 2 yr old. I was not about to leave her unattended in a car to help someone when there was an EMT pulling up to stop. You have to pick when and where you will intercede.

Those "claw things" went out of fashion years ago but are a holdover. I am more concerned with nurses who have the latest colo/spiky/cut/runway hairdo and you never know what kind of bizarre hairstyle they will come in with. Thee patient is too busy looking at the hair to listen to what the nurse has to say.

We also use team nursing. Our unit is very similar, 48 beds---step-down, trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, telemetry, and occasionally ENT and urology. We (usually) have one charge nurse, who does not often get the opportunity to help down the hall. We have 6 nurses(3 on each wing),2 nurses with 8 patients, and 1 nurse with 7 patients. If at all possible, there is an aide with each nurse, or 2 aides will split the hall. Whenever we use a team leader for each wing, we must be very selective who will be the team leader, because some nurses are much more involved than others; some just disappear. It works in our hospital because 99% of trhe staff is very involved and team-oriented. All it takes is one who does not do their share and it screws everything up. It is rough until everyone knows the expectations, and the bugs get worked out.But, it can work.

all text i worked full time 11-7 during my bsn program. between classes and clinicals, i lived on 3-4 hours sleep for the last 2 years of my program. i had a husband who occasionally helped out, and two stepkids there 5 days a week; a house, large lawn, 2 dogs, etc. you do what you have to do to get through it....i was determined to complete my education and get a better career and income. i could not afford to work part-time or not at all. it really bugs me when students complain that they are too tired when they are young, single and live at home and have minimal expenses.in the real world, most people have to have an income, even if they want to go to school. i ended up getting spliitting with my husband just before my junior year, so it was even more important that i had a regular income.

reply don't let it get you down and dampen your enthusiasm for nursing...that is what makes it bearable and even worthwhile. there is nothing like knowing you are one of the reasons that someone and their families had a "good" hospital experience because you were there. just like any profession, there are good days and bad. bad consists of the nurse manager giving you your 9th patient and leaving the new nurses to manage on their own. she also gives more patients to those who are overwhelmed. good days are when someone asks "what can i help you with? is there anything i can do to help you catch up?" and there are those who seem to step in and help just when you think you're going to scream! i work on a busy ortho/neuro/trauma floor and like the fast pace. i don't like being slammed with 3 admissions in a row when i've already been working for 10 hours. but i still wouldn't give it up...