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A coworker suggested I look into this at WGU. If the no part-time outside work is no longer in effect, I will definitely consider.

I am a nurse ed. student at Kaplan University and I am trying to secure a preceptor for practicum. Is anyone familiar with the practicum requirements for Kaplan and what is supposed to happen during those 200 hours? I know this is a strange question,...

I would not have been as successful in nursing school if it wasn't for the recorded lectures. My school was very liberal with recordings and they also made podcasts of each lecture. I am a very strong auditory learner. I used to listen to the lecture...

This is in no way a criticism of you, buy why would they have someone (I assume) with no nursing education experience develop an orientation plan? This makes my teeth itch!

It's just another task that is piled up on the nurses, having to worry about agreements. ugh!

You are feeling what I was feeling when I first started. You will notice that the anxiety will abate as you learn more. It sounds like you have plenty of support, so that is great. Hang in there and stick it out as long as you can. Do not even think ...

I write appeals letters for a specialty pharmacy

I don't understand how a CNA has access to narcotics. If that's the case then that facility has more problems than what you mentioned.

This is soooooo true! I'm actually at a job where I'm making excellent money with no stress, but it is the most boring job I've ever had. It's actually painful getting through the day!

I'd like to be a cruise critic. I'd be good at it, and I would get to write too!

Somehow I missed this original post. Did the op stay at the office? I need to know, lol. I left bedside for a desk RN position. Even though the money is more at my new job, I get bored every day, and I feel useless. BUT I'd take public flogging over...

Did you flush it before restarting the infusion? I don't understand why you feel you can't face the parents. Maybe the IV needs to be changed to a different area.

Oh, yeah. It's an unfortunate aspect of acute care now because of reimbursement. I've had difficulties in the past with difficult case managers wanting discharge in the morning, before I have even passes all my morning meds. This is one of the man...

I looked this one up in the dictionary. It does have both pronunciations. I would never judge somebody by this. I say often often :)

Me too!!!!!!! Could of and should of are torturous to read

Yes! This is the best solution and the most fair. Nursing, after all, is a team sport Sorry don't know why the quote feature didn't work here, lol

I've got a coworker who blows her nose at least thrice daily. She doesn't just blow it though. She makes very loud, very ugly music with her schnoz. It's absolutely disgusting and rude!

Health Assessment- by far the class I learned the most from. They even taught us percussion, even though it is no typically used in a nursing assessment.

I'm only asking because I'm curious. I am not judging you, but are you in a college program? Did you need to take college English in order to be accepted to your nursing program? In order to be respected in your career, you will need to be able to wr...

I'm still a little lost on where to help you with this. Are you going to be working on a surgical transplant floor or in a clinic? Are you talking about preparations before admission for transplant or once they are there in pre-op? I worked on a t...

In what way? Does being morbidly obese change your opinion of who they are or whether they can be good nurses?

It seems like you may need a brain sheet. Things like infusion rates should be something you are able to answer. Having a sheet with the pertinent info on it will help. Things to include would be general pt. information, history, admission statues...

Describe what happens to not only the liver, but other systems in the body when the liver is not functioning properly. At least, that is my interpretation of this. The liver is amazing and it is responsible for many different functions. It's a goo...

If it were possible to choose I would not to "serve" you as well. During my shift I will give you your meds, observe your status, and keep you alive. As for "serving" you, get it yourself.

Oh I understand then. All I can say is it will be over before you know it. Take some deep breaths and look away. Good luck, and I promise it will be ok :)