andrew522

Stop panicking because it will cause you to make mistakes. Set up everything carefully. Work slowly running through every step as you give the injection. Put he dirty syringe down and think of the next steps, then proceed. Eventually the steps will become habit. Good luck!

The only dumb question is the question not asked! That's what this student forum is for: answering questions not judging the OP's question.

I don't think taking premed courses are necessary for nursing school to become an RN, but I do think it's essential for NPs who work independently like MDs.

School training gives you the basics. You really learn on the job no question!

RNs may not be in demand, but NPs are. How many of these BSN students are really planning to be NPs?

Male or female, same standards apply.

I agree but nurses have to be trusted with giving meds including opiates, so keeping her history silent is morally wrong. I applaud her honesty. I hope she speaks to her BON to get the correct advice before she goes much further in her education.

In my opinion her avenues of success are not in nursing because of the serious drug history. Today it's very difficult to hide something like that. Background checks can access this information. If she wants to know what her future will be in nursing she should meet with her nursing school adviser.

Sorry to be the one to focus on reality here, but your drug history is going to probably make it extremely difficult for you to find a job in nursing even if you graduate and pass the NYCLEX. Go back to management and save yourself alot of rejection and heartbreak.

ery true, but a floor nurse may have to spend days or weeks with the same unruly patients, whereas a NP may see those patients once and only for a shorter time. It's definitely better to be an NP.

You just called her ghetto remark as racist, yet you then write "rich white people "? There are plenty of horrible patients of all ethnic groups to go around. Mentioning a particular race isn't necessary. Girl you got to put in your dues. It will look good on your resume to stay a year. Of course you should get treated for hypertension if you have it. Good luck!

The important thing is that u, I mean you, understood my post. Don't be so quick to criticize, Lewis asked for advice, so we're all making suggestions. Your comment "why he's too smart for nursing " was nasty and not helpful.

He made no mention of seeking medical or PA school, maybe OP will tell us later. If he had, I wouldn't have suggested it, obviously. If someone says hey you're really smart and should advance and become X, why would u feel foolish? It's supposed to be a compliment, and if a nurse is comfortable with being a nurse, there's no reason to be offended. The nursing profession needs a good dose of self esteem and pride then comments like "why he's too smart for nursing " wouldn't even come up. If u feel foolish in your chosen profession maybe it's time for a change.

think that "why don't u go to medical school " is confined to nursing, you'd be wrong. It happens to PAs all the time too and other talented professionals. But for some reason nurses particularly in academia, take it as an insult. If OP wants nursing, great. It's a noble profession! But he should consider medical school too or PA because he has the grades.

Thanks cream and sugar for your wise response. Some nurses get so defensive for no reason and it hurts the profession in general