Even if I had that awful experience with the RN I was supposed to help, I still try to justify as to why she was frustrated and snotty with me. Maybe she was having a bad day that night, and then...
Last week during my clinical rotation, I was assigned to 2 patients on the Telemetry/med-surg unit. One of my patient is post pacer (4 days and is doing very well) the other one is confused and...
The next time you find yourselves in the position of being tempted to utter those words, "I'm only a Nurse", stop and realize you are so much more to so many people. You have the opportunity every day...
I'm sorry, I should've been clear on what I'm trying to ask...Well, I hear some nurses at the hospital whereI do my clinical rotations make this comment to family members or patients "I'm only a...
Hi, I really love this forum. I have read a lot of threads and posting that I can relate to. I guess my dilemma would be.....Well, I've always heard horror stories about how Doctors treat Nurses at...
Thanks Kahoro and CEN35 for your reply to my post. I guess I'm gonna have to really get myself together and pick up the courage to stand up for myself incase I do come across with these...
Hello, I'm due to graduate this May for my RN degree. I'm currently here in NY and I get my nursing education here. Right after graduation, my family and I will be moving back to California...
Well, the only thing I kinda noticed that makes me a little hmmmn.... Maybe it's just me.....I hate it when I go to my clinical assignment and I don't know who's who (well, nurses and CNA's all wear...
Hello, I'm in my last semester in the RN program. Right now we are studying cardiac nursing. I'm a little bit anxious and bit nervous about it. Does any of you have any suggestions on how I should...
Has any of you wathced the movie Wit? I'm a nursing student and currently taking Professional issues in Nursing. During our class today, we watched this movie.It's a story about a woman (Vivian...
I know this movie is very touching. I actually shed some tears while watching it. About 14 years ago, my family went through the same thing when my Grandma was diagnosed with ovarian cancer...
I am an RN student and just finished my 3rd semester in the program which made me eligible to sit in for the NCLEX-PN/LVN to get my license as an LPN/LVN. Here's my question: What is the difference...
Hi, 5 more months and I'm officially done with my Associates in RN. Can anyone give me some advise on how to prepare for the exam? How hard is the exam? Where should I focus my review on...
you've made a lot of good points and it actually hit me. yeah, i must say i'm doing good in school and as well as in clinical. i just found out today that it will actually cost me $135.00 for my...
Hello, I am currently here in upstate New York I'm almost done with my associates in Registered Nursing. I am due to graudte this coming May and I plan to take the NCLEX-RN exam soon after graduation....
I'd like to thank everyone who replied to my original message about the difference between NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN. You guys have given me some ideas on what to expect. I'm still deciding as to whether...