fabnurse

I'm doing a 2 year Associate's program with clinical experience. If you want to be good at what you do, you need a good clinical rotation experience. But I don't know about your education background. A 2 year is quick, but packed with quality. You need that classroom attention so you can learn and interact. It's not the same as what you're doing now...its a new profession. A BSN you can do at an accredited online site while you work as a nurse-that way you're exempt from clinicals and the hospital pays for your education-very part-time. Hope this helps...its one suggestion. -Sophia

Dude, you know how to take vitals the right way and understand the necessity? Ask yourself this first. How long have you been a medical assistant? Sometimes people behave this way because they are bored with what they're doing. Maybe you need a change. You need a challenge. Further your career. Sometimes people want to be caught so they can be FORCED to take actions that they can't bring themself to carry out. This could be a good thing for you in the long-run...the foot in the @!! you've been looking for. I know it sounds off-the-wall, but trust me on this. You already know what you did is wrong...just face the music and be honest and take whatever comes your way. Also, are you facing stressors in your personal life? That could be it, too. Hope it works out for you. -Sophia

Why? Do you feel that you're missing something? My bro works as a new ER nurse-its crazy man. He's going to the ICU after 2-3 years. I think it helps but don't beat yourself up...learn what you have to & I'm sure you'll be fab!!! -Sophia

Your best bet is to contact the state that you live in or where you plan to work as an RN. But that was the 1980s. You know, things are more strict now. I am graduating with like 5 LPNs and they had to go back to school for 2 years in a nursing program and graduate to be allowed to sit for the RN board exam. But hey, still see if you can challenge it. Worth a try. -Sophia

Whoa the fact that he was put on a ventilator without consent is wrong. ICU rules might be different from a med/surg floor but if a patient refuses a treatment-and they do have that right-healthcare workers have to make sure they understand what their refusing and other options. With his condition, his options should be explained. If the ventilator was an option and he refused-he has that right according to the Patient's Bill of Rights. However, if his heart should stop or he should stop breathing without ventilator (breathing) and he doesn't want to be brought back to life....they should have told him about the DNR/DNI option as well. Do not resuscitate/Do not intubate. All of this should have been explained to your grandfather and grandmother. Of course, i'm happy that he is well. He didn't need the ventilator anyway. This situation is more like medical mismanagement NOT so much malpractice. You should talk to the Nurse Manager and your grandfather's doctor about how you feel. Your grandfather never gave any written or signed consent, nor did your grandmother it seems. Look, that's just wrong. People make mistakes, but as I've learned just being a student that just doesn't cut it. People have lost their licenses for lesser things. I'm about to graduate in June and I've cared for a vent patient. You'll learn that procedures just can't be performed without consent from patient, family, etc. It's a legal issue. For yourself, learn early to cover your *** with documentation on everything you do for your patient. They wanted to take it out because they realized there wasn't any consent to do it in the first place. I'm frankly a little surprised. But don't go postal on them...just speak to them professionally just in case you end up working there one day. Also, treat it as a learning experience for yourself too. But thank God your grandpa is ok. The nurse was rude most likely due to stress. I think they lacked a therapeutic touch with your family. That's key in nursing. Your family wasn't very supported and you should point that out as well. As busy as it gets on the floor...we always have to stop and console the family and patient-its part of the job. I hate to see people in anguish. So hope it works out and good luck with school!!!