Sherpie

Hey everyone! I am so excited and nervous to finally be starting my nursing classes on January 7th. Life is going to be chaotic and I am wondering about any tips that you use to stay organized. Between school, work and kids, life is going to be a mess for a while and I want to make sure that I stay on top of everything. Another question, I know it is different for everyone, but how long do you usually study outside of school? Also, do you find it helpful to record lectures and listen to them again? Thanks for the support!

Hi everyone. I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this. I am still learning my way around these boards so forgive me if it isn't, but I have a question about my ppd test. I currently work in LTC and I went to work today to receive my ppd test. By the time I walked out to my car, my forearm had a rash all over it and was incredibly itchy. I went back inside and was simply told to come back and show them on Wednesday. I have never had a positive ppd test and I am wondering if this could possibly count as a positive reaction even though it is early or if there is something else going on. The itching and rash is doing better than it was but I am curious if others have had a similar reaction to the test and whether theirs was considered positive or negative. Thanks in advance.

I am a CNA in a long term care facility. I have performed CPR 3 times in the 8 years that I have worked there. At our facility when a code blue is called everyone is expected to respond. Whoever is nearest the crash cart grabs it on their way to the code. Each time I have been there for a code, the CNA's have been performing CPR. The nurses have been calling the ambulance, and getting paperwork together. The paramedics usually have us continue CPR after they arrive as well. I think the ones most comfortable with jumping in and helping are the ones that do, regardless of whether they are a CNA or a nurse. At one code I responded to, the nurse that should have been there freaked out and hid. There are also a lot of CNA's that I work with that don't handle the codes very well.

Hi everyone! I am so excited that I have finally been accepted into nursing school. I have been working towards this goal for so long. I don't start until January so I have some time to try to figure things out, but I am so scared that I am not going to be able to handle everything on my plate. I know school is going to be extremely demanding which has me nervous. I am also going to have to continue to work and I have 3 kids that need to be taken care of as well. I know things have a way of working out. I am dedicated to making sure that I am able to do it all but I know it is not going to be easy. Anyone other students in a similar situation? Any suggestions for making life a bit easier when I do start nursing school?