Remember to switch off after work (its hard so start early). Don't let nursing interfere with personal life and likewise at work. Make sure you have interests outside of
You can gain support from other nurses if you are having bad day without upsetting your colleagues or work knowing. Can speak to a wider range of people and gain opinions from across various fields...
I was in a simialr situation the year I was planning to finish. I had realised there will be a lot of anxiety as a graduate nurse, (I think you sort of have enough knowledge to know you don't know...
I have always considered anyone involved with the direct nursing care of their clients to be nurses, including PCA's and students, just as a generalisation. Residents don't usually remember everyones...
Be a bit late for my response but for future reference. If you are supernumery, make sure you take advantage of every opportunity to learn even if you have to go with another nurse to do or see...
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Yes, I've cried for the most of 4 years now. I never sook otherwise but I often find things too stressful or unfair and the only thing to do is cry, wash my face and get on with it. Don't do it in...
In addition to what I have said and others, don't expect to get straight A's all the time. Thre are so many reasons out of your control that contribute to your grade that will impact on your quality...
Im half way through a mental health placement at a local hospital. It has begun to hit me the last few days that Im quite scared of some of our consumers. Some people have chased and attacked other...
I was 21 when I decided to get into nursing, I had an 18 month child. It took a few years out of school to get a better idea of what I wanted to do. I have always loved helping people and health...
We were asked to wear singlets a couple of times to practise assessment. I am very uncomfortable letting other people touch or see too much of me so I opted out (as did many others). Bottom line is...
The blood pressure comment took me back to my first year. I was so god aweful at everything back then. I had to take a bp on my teacher and I fumbled the whole way through it. The cuff even came to...
Be persistant! There are a lot of ups and downs. Don't let self doubt control you. Never ever allow a bad clinical or experience to deter you - it happens. Commit 100% to nursing school, arrange your...