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I really don't care what you believe, especially calling me a troll.

I know this has been discussed here several times and I thought I would add my opinion. I am currently in a program that has class and clinical all year. It is a great program that allows you to earn your BSN on a part time basis, (2-3 days a week). As my first clinical approached, I couldn't help but to think about all of the horror stories I have heard. Now that I have a little time under my belt, I felt it necessary to write something in defense of the nurse. When you are in a clinical environment, you can't help but notice all of the responsibility and work that nurses are faced with on a daily basis. Yes, some of the nurses working there did not want anything to do with the students. However, I was fine with it. They gave us the courtesy of letting us know in one way or another how they felt. I did not think that was horrible at all; not everyone has the patience to teach new people. I would rather know right up front how someone feels. I may get flamed by my fellow students but, most of the "eating their young" interactions I have noticed was brought on by the students. Picture this: A patient suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, experiencing command hallucinations. The student asks the nurse something like,"What skills have you lost being a psych nurse?" Same nurse dealing with a different patient and student is asked," Is it true that anesthetists make $120,000/yr? That is what I am going to do, so none of this stuff is really that important." "Will someone hire me if I go to grad school with no experience?" I saved the best for last..."I have a tough time because I am sooooo good looking..." Sorry for being critical of my fellow students. I know there are some nurses who can be nasty but, every case I have seen of someone "eating their young" was brought on by one of my fellow students frustrating a nurse that was trying to teach them something for the here and now. Half the class is serious and half the class interrupts, makes statements similar, if not identical to the ones listed above, (In many cases, right in front of the patient), or acts like a know-it-all. In conclusion, we have to remember we are there to learn and ask appropriate questions. I hope everyone can see where I am coming from. Take care and have a great day, Frank.

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say I am looking forward to med-surg. I have a little while to go, I am only in my second year of college. I spent time shadowing a lot of nurses and decided that when I graduate med-surg is for me. Out of all the specialties that I have shadowed and asked questions about, I think this specialty will afford me with the greatest opportunity to learn several different and challenging skills. What I find odd is that I am the only one in my class that has any interest in this area. Everyone I talk to is trying to be an anesthetist. Any advice on skills I can work on now? Thank you for your time, Frank.

Thanks for all the replies. I'll follow all your advice.

Ha ha, thanks for the reply. I graduated high school 21 years ago.

Hello everyone, its been a while since I posted. Monday back at, school the summer was short! I have a question or concern. I took a&p I and II over the summer and ended up with an A. This might sound weird, but with the fall semester around the corner, I feel like I forgot almost everything that I learned. Did anyone else out there feel that way? Can anyone recommend a good book to refresh myself and stay on top of things? I might be worried for nothing, this new direction is important to me & at my age and I just want to stay on top of things. Thank you for your time, Frank.

Thank you and everyone else for the wonderful comments. I'm actually the dad though . I'm so glad I found this place to come to and vent. Thank you for all your support, Frank.

Thank you. I going to use some of your suggestions. Frank

I put my five year old son to sleep and he asked me about my old job. I asked him why he was interested, then my heart broke. He put his lip out and started to tear and told me he missed playing with me. I am in my second year of nursing school, currently talking A&PI and II over the summer break. It's really condensed, four weeks each. So I have been practically living there trying to learn so much in such a little amount of time. I don't know, this is something I really want to do, I hope its worth the strain I'm putting on my family. It really got to me seeing my little boy so sad. I told him that I would make it up to him as soon as this summer course is over. Sorry for my rambling, just down in the dumps and needed to vent. Frank.

The program can be really competitive. (I think there are 50-55 seats for each freshman class.) Most of the staff are concerned to some degree and will help a student who asks. I am finishing up my first year in a few weeks, so if you have any questions feel free to ask. Frank.

There are lots of students who commute. Wilkes-Barre area is close and can be reasonable. Check Wilkes-Barre, Plains, Kingston. I live in Scranton so it is a decent drive for me. (35 min) But I have a house, wife, kids. Hope this helps. I really like the school and the area. Any other questions let me know.

Housing can be a little limited around the University. (unless you dorm on campus) If you get an apartment in the towns near the University things open up quite a bit. They can be reasonable. Let me know if you need anything, good luck. I almost forgot, classes so far have been pretty small. I think the largest class I have is about 35 students.

I am in their full time traditional nursing program. I'm not that far along and everything I heard has been positive. The little that I have seen has been great. I am an adult student and was a little concerned taking the traditional route but they have been absolutely fantastic. I recommend it. Let me know if you have any questions.

I just watched a story on the news a couple of days ago concerning something similar. According to the news, this issue was challenged in court in a few States. The court ruled that someone can be fired for testing positive for marijuana even if it was medically prescribed. That is all I remember from the story, sorry. I'll talk to my wife when she gets back, maybe she will remember more. If she does, I'll let you know and try to provide a link.

I believe in evil spirits as well.