aismail3

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1. When after graduation did you get a job?

   aismail3 posted a topic in General Students

   How long after graduating from nursing school did it take you to get a job? What year was this? I'm graduating from nursing school in May. I'm leaving right after graduation for my wedding which will...

2. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

   aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

   Sunday was my last day. I can't believe it went by so fast. It was so funny to re-read my initial post. This was a great learning experience for me, but I felt that it needed to be longer. I feel like...

3. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

   aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

   Since no one can help me with vents, maybe you guys can help me with IV pump machines. I'm definitely feeling more comfortable with using them except that I'm confused about secondary pumps. When do...

4. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

   aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

   Part of my patient charting has a section where I have to include the numbers from the ventilator screen. I am still struggling with this. I tried doing a Youtube and Google search but I have ended up...

5. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

   aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

   I also get so nervous when someone asks me something. One of the patient's family member asked me something, I knew the answer but I think I just ended up confusing the patient. When the nurse came...

6. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

   aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

   Just to update everyone: It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. The first day my preceptor only had one patient who was getting better and was eventually transferred to the floor by...

7. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

   aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

   Well, I start tomorrow. I am so nervous and scared to the point of crying. I'm going to review as much as I can. I'm also going to watch a couple of videos on youtube. But even then, I am sure that...

8. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

   aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

   Um, because I was given HER name and phone number. I'm suppose to call her on Monday after lecture. The majority of us have female preceptors, only a handful have male

9. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

   aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

   Thank you very much for your response. I guess what's really affecting my nerves is that I still haven't met my preceptor. Once I actually meet her, I will either be relieved by her friendliness or...

10. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

    aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    Amanda, Thank you so much for your lovely response. I can only hope that my preceptor is patient and caring or else I'm doomed. As for me feeling that I haven't learned much, I'm not very good with...

11. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

    aismail3 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello Everyone, On Monday I will begin my final semester of nursing school. This semester I will be completing a preceptorship. I am EXTREMELY nervous about next week. I am hoping some of you can...

12. What to Expect During Orientation for a PCT Position? (Please respond)

    aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thank you both for your lovely answers! I didn't get to start my new job this week. The HR person called me and said that there's a new orientation day on February 4th, so in two weeks. Apparently...

13. What to Expect During Orientation for a PCT Position? (Please respond)

    aismail3 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hello All, I am a senior nursing student graduating in May. After almost a year of searching and applying for Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant positions, I finally got an offer. My 3 day...

14. Diagnoses for LGA Infant; HELP!

    aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    No, only obese. That's why I can't think of any diagnoses that relate to the baby's size (LGA).

15. Diagnoses for LGA Infant; HELP!

    aismail3 posted a topic in General Students

    I have to come up with a list of diagnoses for a baby that I cared for. Now I am working on my list and I have several diagnoses so far (Risk for Infection, Risk for Injury, Ineffective Airway...