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So, I just found out today the reason why this particular patient refuses to allow me to change his dressing. A nurse had told me he had ask the patient why he refuses to let me change his dressing and he said "I am ******* with her because she goes by the book too much". And that I don't want to give him his tramadol when everyone else does. This is what happened about a month ago... He is on prn tramadol on top of his scheduled T3. He always ask for it at a certain time everyday. I normally check with him before giving him his meds and everytime He tells me he always wants it, always. Until one day, I brought in his regular scheduled medications without the tramadol. He asked me where the tramdol was And I said, well, you need to ask me, I just can't give it you. And he said, well, all the other nurses do. I said but i cant just give it without you asking. You need to ask. I dont know whether you are in pain. Are you in pain? Do you want the tramadol? he said no. He ignored me 2 days after that and since that day, he's never asked me once for tramadol. I didn't know that following the book is wrong. And mind you, this nurse claims that he used to be an lvn. Wouldn't you think that he would know better? So my question is, am I wrong for saying that to him? I feel like I should let my DON know so that she is aware why he won't let me change his dressings. Should I or no? Please advise.

Honestly, once you are in nursing school, you basically lost all social life outside of it. Just focus on your studies, ask your professors for help if needed and YouTube is a great tutor. But If you really need socialization, contact your friends and family back home to keep you sane. Don't worry about fitting into that circle because it's 99% positive that you won't ever see them again. They are probably doing you a favor. Chin up! You can do it!

Respect is earned, not given. And if you can't give respect, don't expect it. It goes both ways.

Are you keeping your options open? When I say options open, I mean to any place including snf? But don't be discouraged. It took me about 5 months before I landed my first job. Think positive and continue to apply. You can also try walking/going in to facilities to apply. Sometimes, that helps, too. Keep your chin up. Someone will give you a chance.

And by The way, it wasn't the first time. I felt that it was time that I play my part as an nurse advocate for my patients. I confided in 2 RN charge nurses, had them verify the meds not being given before I informed the don.

I wouldn't report it unless I had proof to back it up. And I do. When I reported it, the DON was already aware that meds were not being given, they just didn't know who.

Thanks. I'm not one to talk. I don't like to be involved in work politics, dramas, gossips. I'm going to go on like nothings happened and of course let the Don handle it.

Every person is different so i wouldnt persay give an x amt of time. My advice is give yourself ample time to study but don't let it be too long . You should schedule your date then start studying for it. I highly recommend Saunders and kaplan. Kaplan is very similar to the nclex and it felt it's what helped me pass. Good luck!

If you had suspicion that a nurse is not giving medications, would you report it? I have noticed on a few occasions that my fill in nurse is not giving certain medications (how I know, it's not signed out) I know that as a nurse, I am supposed to be an advocate for my patients but I was contemplating because I was scared and don't know how to go about this. So, for the past 3 days, I couldn't sleep. And today, I finally bottled up the courage to ask a fellow nurse whom I trust and she advised me to report it. I informed the Don and she thanked me for letting her know. I felt like a Hugh weight has been lifted off my back. But I'm also worried that now, someone is going to possibly lose their job. Am I to blame?

Congratulations. You sure are blessed

If its what you really want to do, don't let that distance stop you from accomplishing your goal.

I used both saunders and kaplan. I felt that kaplan was alot similar to the nclex. It really helped me. Do as many questions as you can and study the rationales as well. Know your priorities and ABCs. Go in with confidence and dont rush it. Good luck!

Anyone here who did the LVN-BSN at UOPX? Did you graduate? able to take the NCLEX RN and became an RN? I'm considering doing this program at the UOPX in california modesto facility. The lady said that because i am an LVN i will do the LVN-BSN, that is encompasses RN. I want to be sure I am able to really sit for RN boards before I start anything.

TracyDickson, its an LTC

Don't lose hope. Your turn will happen and when you finally land that job, you're going to wish you have time off. Lol. Just have hope and be persistent and it will pay off. Good luck!