Hi, all. I am in my second semester so I've been where you're all at and guess what...I survived :) I have a 3 and 5 yr old who I constantly have to say "I can't play now...mommy's gotta work". I felt...
What you are feeling is totally normal and we've all been there, grown from it, as will you. My first semester my clinical instructor basically just threw us to the wolves. Assigned our patients,...
So regardless if you had the two answers correct they had to be in a certain order?!!?!? Unless it was a priority question,which sound as though it was not, that is messed up. Instructors insist that...
Well the fact that you said you "like helping people" shows that you do have empathy. Maybe you are just unsure of yourself and nervous how you would react in a situation? That is completely normal....
Have you been in isolation at all before? I don't mean to insult you in anyway. I'm just asking because it sounds as though you don't feel comfortable with putting on all the PPE's. I had a patient...
Thanks everyone for your support :) I did ok with the ABG levels and metabolic/respirtory acidosis/alkalosis. What I found difficult was differentiating the symptoms for each electrolyte imbalance....
I can empathize 100%! I am about two weeks away from finishing my first semester. I was a complete straight A student doing all my pre-reqs...I even finished A/P with a 100% average. Then came the...
I don't mean to be a downer but in all honesty....that's just the way it goes. I'm awesome with patients, on the floor, and technical skills. I passed AP with a 100% average, and have been a 4.0...
Look up respirtory alkalosis. Alot of the symptoms you are describing relate to that. If you just need one diagnosis I would go with impaired gas exchange r/t pneumothorax e/b increased respirations...
The more comfortable you get with your skills the easier it will be. As a few other people said, a lot of patients are uncomfortable with you touching them too much. You don't have to be loud and...
Hi everyone. I'm new to this site but it is so helpful to see others who are going through what I am and being able to relate. I was a straight 4.0 until nursing school! I tend to overanalyze and I...
I'm gonna go with c-diff diarhhea. Normal feces dont bother me but I had a client with c-diff who defacated all over his bed, clothing, and the floor. Took about half an hour to get everything cleaned...
Congratulations on doing so very well. I've found that some people never outgrow that high school mentality. I'm sure your classmates are behaving this way because they are jealous. It's easier for...