LesaRNdreams

This is a very dicey topic. To Dream Nurse, I understand and respect your point of view, but you have a lot to learn about professionalism and the corporate world. I too when your age would stand up to my supervisors, managers, etc and voice my opinions. Believe me, it wasn't welcomed because it rocked the boat. Sometimes that's good and other times it's bad. It was extremely unfortunate what happened to this nurse, but it was unprofessional what she did. You never ever get involved in petitions, other employee matters, or patient matters where they have complaints with the facility they are in. If the patient/resident has a complaint/concern you bring it to the attention of the charge nurse and they should follow the chain of command. I know she felt bad her friend was fired, but you will never have the full story or truth about the firing. It is not anyones business. She should NOT allow the patient to pay for an attorney. She should seek one on her own if she thinks it's necessary. She is playing with fire and could ultimately be reported to the board and lose her license. It is not worth it. She should put this behind her and move on. There are other jobs out there. If she continues on her course of action she is putting herself in severe jeopardy. Let me say a world of advice that my mother always drilled into my head: THINK BEFORE YOU ACT!!! THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES TO EVERYTHING. Good Luck in finding a new job.

Congratulations!! That is fantastic! Good luck in your studies. I'm sure you will enjoy it. I'm waiting to get my letter from the state (NJ) so I can take the state exam for a CNA/PCA. I am a nursing student and need a job that will be flexible with hours. I found out that if you have at least N1 clinicals behind you in my state you don't have to take the course, just the state exam. Good luck to you!

I attend a CC too and the main problem is instructors. There isn't enough of them. Why would they want to teach making maybe 30K a year when they can work in the hospital and make double or more? That is the problem. Many of the instructors at my CC work full time during the day then teach part time at night. They couldn't get by otherwise just as a teacher. ---We are suppose to have 120 day slots and 60 evening slots, but if they do not have enough teachers they cut down the spots. I am awaiting readmittance into N2 clinicals. I was told readmittance is on seat availablity basis and whom ever has the highest GPA will get the spot. It was suggested that I apply to other local CC's, but the ones closest to me only take 20 students because they only have 2 instructors, also, their college requires courses that mine does not. I have also looked into my local hospitals as they have fulltime programs, the cost is outrageous! Good luck, don't give up!

Don't be discouraged, keep your head up and go forward. First of all, life isn't fair. I'm a student too and have had a set back, but I'm not letting it stop me. Think about what you want. Nursing is something that demands your whole being. You have to love it and have the desire. Don't do it for money because you won't be happy. I know a lot of RNs look down at LPNs. Some of them think they are not as smart and shouldn't be working along side them. This is not true!!! The reason to pursue an RN is because a lot of hospitals are doing away with LPNs. I know for a fact of a hospital in NJ that gave their LPNs pink slips. LPNs are generally used in LTC facilities and doctors offices (cheaper labor). You have a couple of months before your class starts. Really take the time to think about it. It's not something to jump into lightly. Your studies will demand all of your time and full attention. If you're going to do it, do it because you love it and know that you will make a difference!!! :)

I too as a student have had problems with the nursing staff during our clinicals. Some of the nurses have major attitudes, but others are so helpful and appreciate your help. True, it is no way for a nurse or anyone working at their job to act by having an attitude and being rude. But, we too have to remember that they have just had a 12 hour shift, they are tired and may have had a very difficult shift. And, as always they are understaffed. It's no excuse, but it happens. ----CNAs and BP machines, yeah, they hide them too at my hospital. Along with the other supplies. We only have cuffs that are not on machines for pts that are on precautions where you need to gown up. Some of us were bringing in our own cuffs, but were told we can not use them as they were not calibrated by the hospital. -----If you know the nurse you are assigned to work with is or can be rude (some are all the time), just ask your instructor to be assigned with someone else.