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I'm sure the least of that patient's or the patient's family's worries was the number of "sticks". Finding someone else to do it off unit or even on the unit where I'm sure everyone was busy with their own critical care patients would waste valuable time. While excessive for a patient who wasn't in an emergent situation, I feel you handled this nicely! I start on an IMC unit in two weeks; I can't wait to work in critical care. Great job and thanks for sharing your story!

Very well said, Pink! I appreciate your input and feedback. I am currently attending SHC myself and I am appreciative for the opportunity in obtaining my nursing degree because it is near impossible to get into other schools around my local area. Moreover, I find that the negative comments regarding a particular school (traditional colleges and otherwise) are usually from those who have had a negative experience. While SHC isn't the perfect school, name one that is; I've had trouble at regular universities, too. In short, to date, I am a satisfied SHC student; I just completed my pre-nursing classes and start nursing fundamentals on Monday! Woo hoo! I'm so excited. It is a fast-track program, but I knew that when I signed up. Thanks again for your posts, Pink.