Hopeful4it

I am in my final quarter of my bsn and saw something today that I wanted to get your opinion on. A pt was admitted and was thrashing around after transfer to a bed. He was extremely confused and scared, and the nurses were not able to comfort him or calm him down. After applying restraints for safety, one nurse brought in 15 pillows (I counted - twice) and proceeded to tape them to the bed and to eachother. In some places the tape was sticky side up because it was done so quickly. In the end the pt was chest deep in taped together pillows (not an exaggeration) and still thrashing around. I was an observer to the spectacle and don't have any info about the pt, or his reason for admission. What's your opinion of the nurses actions with the pillows? What would you have done?

Oh my gosh - that's terrible!!

I graduate in June and am trying my best to get in the mind set of working 12 hour shifts more than once per week. I am very much a morning person - I much prefer to get up early and go to bed early than to be up all night. My question is: Is it unlikely - as a new grad - to start on day shift? I know that night's may get a differential in this area (CA - Inland Empire), and "nights are easier", but neither of those are compelling enough for me to want to work nights. That being said - I'm happy to "do my time" as a new grad -- days are just better for me. Any advice?

As a Student Nurse I am essentially a Unit Clerk and ER Tech rolled in to one, except that I can not do splints. My job duties include transporting patients, entering orders (labs and exams) in to the computer, doing ECG's and running nurse errands. I have had little opportunity to witness anything exciting and the person training me seems to be more interested in their social life than making sure I'm doing anything right. I do have a tough skin, but I'd really like it if I enjoyed my place of employment. Many of the nurses at this facility advise me not to stay but rather "look for something better" once I graduate. I really want to leave but am afraid I'll regret it.

I got a job in the ER as a Student Nurse and was told how lucky I am because it's a trauma center and they're picky on who they hire. However, now that I've been there for a few months I find myself dreading going in. Everyone nit picks and criticizes me and what I'm doing without coming to me (I hear through the grape vine) On top of it I am being bullied by a tech who does things like takes my chair (the only chair at the nurses station where I have to be to do my job) and uses it to sit there and socialize. When I ask for it back he tells me I don't need it. I'm told to work faster. I'm told to slow down. I constantly hear people talking poorly about one another and are a completely different person to their face. I'm so torn about keeping this position. I really don't feel like I fit in and don't love being there, but hate to drop what I'm told is such a great opportunity. What should I do?

Apparently I'm not a super creater of FB pages -- I don't see how to make it available to add friends, just "likes" which really isn't what I intended.

Ok, I fixed that

I'm not sure how many of you are still reading this thread, but I created a Facebook page for our cohort. I wasn't able to find it in a google search, but if you look for "CSUSB Nursing Class of 2016" while in FB it comes up. The photo is a stethoscope making a heart shape. It is set up as a public page, but if you all think it would be better to switch it over to a private group we can do that too. Looking forward to meeting you all on Tuesday!

Thanks nj892!! You're encouragement helped ease my mind - Thanks for being so positive!

@Jesses*girl: Have you tried calling the office or going down there? They may be able to give you some information. Yesterday was the deadline for people to respond, I would imagine that today would be a more likely day to get a call. Also, the points I calculated for myself was 39, but when I inquired they told me they had me calculated at 40pts. Maybe ask them what they have calculated for you... I wish you luck. I know how stressful it is to not know!

They called at about 3:30 this afternoon and asked me if I was still interested in attending the program. Then they asked if I could come in today and do the paperwork (sign the letter and fill out an emergency contact card). When I got there I had to have a copy of my DL and SS Card. That was about it.

I got in!!! See you all Tuesday!! I'm excited to meet you all.

Life as an alternate is stressful. Still no phone call from the school, so it's starting to look like I wont find out until next week when the deadline passes and the spots open up from people not responding. I feel pretty good about my chances of getting in as an alternate, but would be a lot more calm if I had an answer for sure. Incase you're curious I had 40 pts: a 3.6 pre-req gpa and a 88.7% on the Teas. I was told that they call alternates based on their points, then pre-req gpa - in that order. I noticed that no-one has set up a facebook page yet. When I get my phone call and if one still hasn't been set up I'll be happy to do so.

Jollyrogers: I haven't talked to any graduates from csula, but anyone (professors, students, etc.) I've talked with have said that it doesn't matter so much which program you attend. A degree from one place over the other doesn't seem to matter much. I'd look into where their clinicals are and use that to make your decision. Congrats by the way. What an exciting decision to make.

Sounds like I likely will not get a call until after the 30th (if at all)!!