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The fact that the nursing instructor did it apparently in the absence of a request or consent of the parents indicates that she was pushing her own religious agenda. As like another poster in this thread, I am not a religious sort, so while an actual baptism means little to me - the instructor crossed an ethical line and shared it as a learning experience with students. Remember, we are caring for patients. Our job is to respect the needs and wishes of our patients. It is not about us. Your lesson was a lesson in what NOT to do.

I just graduated from nursing school in December. All of my corequisite courses (e.g. A&P, Micro, Chem, and other non-nursing courses) were completed prior to my entering nursing school in my Bachelor's degree, so I was only considered a 1/2 time student. I do not know if your husband is a nursing only student or if he is also taking other courses with nursing classes, but I can tell you nursing school was one of the most difficult things I have ever done - even as a part time student. I'm not a bad or struggling student. Here's why: Nursing school isn't quite like other degrees. As a nursing student, you are responsible for everything you learn from day one until the end of the program - not just until you dump your brain on the test. In addition, different people can pass with varying levels of knowledge - to a point. Nonetheless, some people study more than others, because we want to be excellent nurses, because they don't want to be the one who permits harm or worse yet, causes harm to a patient. There is a tremendous burden to understand and apply the knowledge and to keep learning. My gut is telling me your husband is not suddenly neglecting you because he wants to. Library study times and study groups are the norm in nursing school. I'm surprised our school's library didn't have its own wing dedicated to nursing students. The successful nursing student has an excellent (but weary and worn out and often neglected) support system behind them by the time they graduate. They have little to no social life and family time suffers severely. The promise at the end is a career that supports families, and can be incredibly rewarding. Having said all that, I also have advice for your husband. Nursing students need a reminder that studying TOO long can cause your brain to just check out. I suggest to your husband that he practice on studying in digestible pieces. Study, walk away, study, walk away - repeat. More of what you take in tends to stick. It takes a while to get the hang of it. I did big tweaking of my study habits for the first two semesters of nursing school and still made smaller adjustments through to graduation. Hang in there and well wishes to all of you.

This is what I have gotten as I worked through my paperwork: 1) Impaired urinary elimination r/t recent bladder injury and repair. Goal: Foley catheter will remain patent and draining throughout shift. 2) Acute pain r/t LTCS, intermittently clogged Foley and gas pains. Goal: Pain will be 3 or less on 1-10 scale by end of shift. 3) Self-care deficit r/t bowel incontinence and inability to ambulate due to epidural catheter. Patient desires removal of epidural this day. Goal: Patient will regain functional continence and ambulation by end of shift.

This is my first care plan in my OB rotation. The patient is post-partum. G2P2. Cesarean. The bladder sustained an injury and was nicked by a surgical retractor. Patient had a small bladder repair and would require a Foley to go home until the bladder healed. Patient had post c-section pain as well as belly pain from bloating and gas. Urine was bloody and with clots. She still had the epidural and could not use her legs to get up an about. She was bowel incontinent w/diarrhea d/t her epidural when we assumed her care at beginning of shift. We must have the top three (3) priority goals. My goals are currently ordered based on the prioritization of human needs they give us for the program. I could see taking # 1 and making it # 3 because her pain and clogged Foley seemed to be the more "acute" problems of our day. The self-care deficit was an issue, but it was never an urgent thing. I would appreciate feedback on my thought process so I make sure I'm following the proper thought pathways. 1) Self-care deficit d/t epidural catheter and inability to sense bowel movements or to ambulate. Patient has expressed a desire to discharge epidural catheter POD 1. Goal: Patient will regain functional continence and ambulation by end of shift. 2) Acute pain relating to Low Transverse Caesarean Section, intermittently clogged Foley and gas pains. Goal: Pain will be 3 or less on 1-10 scale by end of shift. 3) Impaired urinary elimination d/t Foley catheter and blood and clots in urine. Goal: Patient catheter will remain patent and draining throughout shift.

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I took a Fundamental Chem course two semesters ago. I barely scraped by with a B. The following semester I had the opportunity to work as a Student Instructor for the same Chem course. I passed because I was strong in math. I got better with the theory because I sat through it a 2nd time with other students having the same angst. You have my permission to reach out to me. I can try to explain it in a way that makes sense, but at the end of the day Chem is a HARD science. That doesn't mean difficult. It is that too (difficult), but it is very math based, so you have to have a grasp of the theory and the math. I still have my McGraw Hill book and can look through the different subjects.

I agree that near misses are important, but that does depend heavily on the facility following up on it and using the opportunity to improve. Some places do, some don't.

I think everyone here has a great point. My husband pointed out that it might be cheaper to buy a Cardiology scope because I am planning on going into FNP school and will likely need good acoustics in family practice...so I would save by having to buy a second scope down the road if I invested in the one I would use for years to come. I was looking at a scope that was $109. I got the Master Cardiology for $167. I am having it shipped to my BIL because he owns a business that can engrave it for me, so I saved there. I haven't gotten it yet but I am excited about it. Thank you all for your input. I feel comfortable that this was one of those places where the additional expense was worthwhile. It was a tough decision.

Ok, so a solid, basic scope...I think I have found two. Thoughts on either of these? Litman Classic II SE $80 Litman Master Classic $99 Not a huge difference in price so I'm wondering if there is a big difference in functionality.

I must have a stethoscope by day one of my Nursing 1300 (first) course. I have a short list of must-have equipment. Sthethoscope a vary greatly. My MIL (a retired nurse) recommends "One with double tubes that are then contained in one tube with a single chest piece that picks up high and low sounds based on pressure." She said Litman is good, but then said $300 range.Wow! I intend to keep this for years, but I need a good value for my money. Advice on make/model and when to or not to skimp on price is greatly appreciated.

You may want to try & call H&R block. We filed our taxes in February and got our refund within two weeks. I would want to verify whether there were any errors in submission, etc. I am sorry things are being delayed for you.

Life learning moment is just that. I'd say not. A bD way tk go

Would you want a nurse who didn't know their anatomy or physiology very well? I would not. I don't mind if they struggled in the class, or if it didn't come easily...but I want them to know it by the time they lay a hand on me.

I didn't make the program last year. Did make it this year. Got my acceptance letter for the fall 2013 yesterday. I'm also graduating with my BS in Health Sciences at the end of this semester. When it rains...it pours. :)

IDK how competitive your program is, but I got a C in sadistics and was just glad it was done. A realistic nursing program knows all students will have 'something' they struggle with. Chem & Sadistics was mine.

How much more of a load is this over your normal? If you usually overachieve, then you should be okay provided you aren't taking a lot of hard sciences (Chem, Physics) or math. You will have to manage your time well and stay on top of things. For instance, are you also working? Your best bet is to be honest with yourself and proceed accordingly. Set yourself up for success and not failure and all that other good advice.

Every nursing program is different. In the interest of being fair, my college ranks certain courses completed and the HESI as "quality points." A = 3 points, B = 2 points, C = 1 point. The minimum GPA is 2.5. The top 100 applicants get into the program. I did not make the program last year. I had my prereq courses, there was just too much competition. I just got my acceptance letter yesterday. I have all my corequisites done now and will likely qualify for the accelerated option. In the end, each program is different.

Why wouldn't they want to hear about that?

Wouldn't that have more likely been a Kennedy ulcer?

"Continue to monitor" or "CTM" is a phrase seen often in charts of facilities who get sued for deficient custodial care. I personally loathe the phrase.

This could be an infinite discussion. Several of you have already brought up good points and good strategies for dealing with these situations. Here's my thoughts: Despite our current culture, death is as much a part of life as being born and living life. Having (or helping to provide) a "good death" is a perfectly acceptable and admirable goal. There is a difference between prolonging life and prolonging death. I'm all for prolonging life, I am not at all for prolonging death. There are fates worse than death. Death can be a real gift for the patient and the family. I am not advocating going against orders. I'd also be lying if I didn't say I wish assisted suicide were legal in all 50 states. I also feel equally strong that we (as a country) can do so much better in educating people about end of life and advanced directives so there is no question what the patient would want and how they want to go. Of course, that is part of my utopia...dignity to the end.

Care plan meeting with the POA, staff, DON and physician. This needs to be care planned. I realize people have the right to refuse, but the family needs to understand what is going on here and the limits of the facility (i.e. you can't hold them down and force them to eat). The big deal is the family needs to be notified. Offer to have the family come up if the patient continues to refuse care. Ask the family in the meeting if there is anything you can do to get them to accept care. Document what you try, be specific. Don't just say you tried "multiple attempts" or "multiple approaches." Don't just write that you talked to the family, adequately document the content of the conversation. Make sure the physician knows. This is an unenviable position, I know but I think the best you can do is to be thorough and make sure everyone has the opportunity know what is going on and make decisions about what kind of care can be skipped or what must be done to get them the care they need.