aismail3

aismail3

Member

  • Content

    42

  • Visitors

    3,018

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by aismail3

  1. I fainted today in the ICU!

    aismail3 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi: I'm currently a nursing student working on my 4-year BSN. I'm only in my second year so I'm not that far into the program. My clinicals start in one year, next spring specifically. Well, for one...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  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...

  16. 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).

  17. Should I Reschedule Phone Interview?

    aismail3 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello All, I really need some advice, so I hope some of you can help me. I am a senior nursing student who is interested in pediatrics. I have spent several months applying to hundreds of Patient...

  18. Should I Reschedule Phone Interview?

    aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    So you agree that I shouldn't take the nursing home

  19. Told I need CNA or EMT Certifications

    aismail3 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all, I am a senior nursing student. After months of searching for a tech position, I finally scheduled a phone interview for next Friday. However, I was told that I would need to obtain my CNA...

  20. Email to schedule phone interview for PCT position.

    aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, before I do my interview, I need to get my EMT or CNA certified. Which one is faster? My phone interview is next

  21. Email to schedule phone interview for PCT position.

    aismail3 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all, I am a senior nursing student. After months of searching for a patient care technician position, I finally got an e-mail from a nurse recruiter stating that he was interested in speaking...

  22. Psych Clinical

    aismail3 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, This semester I have to go to clinical three days a week. On Thursday and Friday I have adult/older adults where I get to do all of the nursing skills that I have learned so far. But, on...

  23. Neonatal Nursing Experience in St. Louis

    aismail3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm currently a nursing major in St. Louis. One of the reasons I got into nursing was because I would love to work with babies. I think it would be a very good idea for me to get some kind of...

  24. Nervous about clinicals

    aismail3 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello everyone: I just came back from my Clinical Orientation. I thought orientation would help make me feel more comfortable about my first clinical that starts next Thursday, but instead I'm more...

  25. I fainted today in the ICU!

    aismail3 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone! I feel better now! My professor called me to make sure I was alright and she was actually laughing on the phone!!! She said not to worry about it, it