kenni

remember that theory (textbook) is far different from practicum (real world). you might even find textbooks that contradict eachother. also nursing practices are constantly changing. I say this because rarely is anything in nursing concrete. so be sure that you are absolutely correct before walking this slippery slope. Always remember that the correct answer on a test is what the teacher says it is. so, don't be stubborn when choosing answers.

I hate when ppl make accusations of "pulling the race card". no one pulls the race card. if they say something it's because they feel they have been wronged or mistreated. we sometimes do things we aren't even aware of. but I guarantee you don't know what it's like to be of another race, just as ppl of other races don't know what it's like to be you!

she may be an LVN and you're an RN but guess what: an LVN with years of experience can do more than an RN with no experience. you may not get to utilize all your nursing skills, but no one will do every skill everyday. things like not wearing gloves is on her... we wear gloves for our OWN safety. but you, wear your gloves. and if she's doing something like giving the wrong meds, that definately needs to be brought to someone's attention. that has absolutely nothing to do with being an LVN or RN. they probably only placed you with her because they were under staffed and had no one else. learn what you can from her for the shift. but if you work with her everyday bring it to the manager's attention, as you will never learn all your skills and responsibilities.

as long as they are not referring to themselves as RNs or LVNs, there is nothing wrong or illegal. nursing has been around long before it was recognized as a profession and regulated. mothers and grandmothers have been nursing their families without licenses for generations. as do some nurse mid-wives. much like THIS SITE is open to CNAs, MAs, PSNs, etc. it's something we are going to hear all the time in this profession & we just have to get over it. I think it has to do with not wanting to be recognized as all the same because "I'm better than you". in the way that it makes a big deal to some BSNs to be distinguished from other nurses. to me, no big deal because I know what I am and how I got here and it is reflected in my pay and responsibility.

learning the parts of the body is the easy part. learning how they work together and when they are sick, THAT'S the hard part!

I find it kind of odd to call an instructor by their first name. even when I was taking courses for another major I only called professors by their first names if they requested it. IDK it's a certain level of respect.

I totally feel for you! there are a few nurses at my facility that like to eat new nurses. I thought it was just me until I talked to other nurses about it. I guess it made them feel smart that their 20 yrs of experience knew more than someone with none!

most schools do require an exit test, like HESI. most require an 850, but my school requires a 900! all students who fail it are usually in between and find it unfair because if they were in another program they would be walking with their friends. however, the exit test shouldn't worry you. it's like a practice NCLEX. you should look at a schools NCLEX pass rate, and not graduating rate. I can see how these students were upset, they spent all their money and time in a program that didn't prepare them properly.

I am VERY good in math, algebra, trig, calculus, etc. I would make 100s in math, especially drug cal. I struggled with statistics! IDK what it is... for some reason I just couldn't get it! I called my uncle, a college math professor, to tutor me and HE turned me down! said statistics wasn't his thing. IDK

I believe this site says it is open to all nurses, nursing students, nurse aides, and ppl aspiring to be nurses some day.

I hear this and this discussion all the time. we are all NURSING, that is our job. not until the days of florence nightengale did it become a "profession". nurse midwives were around long before there was a curriculum for it. I personally don't have a problem. if and when they start calling themselves RNs or LVNs when they are not, then not only do we have a problem but they need to be reported.

one of the most important things I learned in nursing school was how quick we are to label a pt. noncompliant. noncompliance comes with a stigma. let's try to find the root of why a patient is not complying with medical advice and see if there is another solution.

OMG this has NOTHING to do with HIPAA! (that's how it's spelled BTW) she did not disclose any personal or health information about the guy, she didn't mention the facility or anything. all she posted was her personal feelings about the situation. some ppl are a little more bold about what they post, but that's her discretion. if she gets an attorney she WILL win, despite what anyone thinks.

nurses might get paid "good money" but they also work hard for that money! anyone who is doing it only for the money won't get very far!

I live in one of the top 5 largest cities. here each hospital has a specified amount they pay ALL new graduates. now when it's time for performance evals or if you are seeking other employment you are able to discuss pay.