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I have never thought about ortho really. I'm not sure. I could ask for some time in this area maybe next semester. Trauma, well, I would be great in trauma- most males are so i hear- just because of my fast thinking ability, task orientated, and decent communication skills. The death and dying part would made be easier for me just because I have experienced traumatic, fatal events before. I would so come to burnout pretty fast i think. I have only been to an ED once as nurse. I clicked and then preceded to watch this video I like it oddly enough. Did some quick research and it seems like a nice area with a lower bed count then other hospitals I have been in where its just crazy and limited care. I do not know though still.

Now that I look at the forum section I wonder if my gut-spilling long post went in the right area. Wondering as well if i said to much too. Well to sum it up im a LPN grad, RN student looking for a career path out of school based off a wider audience comments, support, experiences, and if your good enough to judge the type of person I am- where I would be good at. Tell me to work and I do.

First off, I'm in a teary, sad mood brought on by a patient that is dieing. He touched my heart last week and I have ignored it as for one I'm male and I hold true to the stereotype of being tough, not crying etc (even though its probably therapeutic for me and him)- this is my defense mechanism. I have not "really" been too much affected by patients passing in my 8 years of CNA/CMA nursing and care giving that I started at 15. I have seen a lot. Been through Hell and high water as they say as I grew up fast, experienced a life time of memories, and have had connections with many clients and their families, some strangers that practically became family and family that became closer. But this guy fit the role of a father, one that I have since lost to alcohol (again) 3-4 years ago and have not talked to in awhile... The patient is a recovered alcoholic and former addiction counselor so, he has experience in this field. He Keeps telling me that underneath all that bs is a decent man. And that im the best guy (in this field) that he's met. I didn't know how to respond. I still don't. I just did my job. Well this decent man is dieing, and its affected me and made me realize. I need a break from geriatrics. For myself and my career to prevent burnout before I even begin my professional career takes off ( I am working as an LPN now). I need a break not from the people, but the whole idea that these people are here to die and I am tired of watching the same of movie play out. I've spent all my time in this field (different facilities due to relocation). But, I think after I finish my LPN-RN bridge in May '14 I need to move on, for now, against the advice of many instructors who strongly admire my skills here and think i should stay. But where to go? I'm so lost and helpless now and i have to chose where to do my preceptorship at soon. UGH..No clue really even after I go to specialty sites only to come back saying negatives comments first: "boring, limited patient care (IR, OR dialysis)" "feel like an errand boy (OR)". I do not like pysch as I feel disconnected with clients although love the topic itself. I have experienced to much sexism from my 3 L&D rotations. Thats a no. I went to went to a children's like "nursing home" (cant name the place) for those who have chronic diseases, disabilities, learning disabilities ranging from acute (trachs, vents etc) to like independent. I was in the acute area and couldn't get over these kids' quality of life. I found it extremely sad... I look at my grades. I do "fine" in med/surg... C's make degrees remember? I do better in maternal/child specifically in pediatrics as i did in my LPN year. The material makes sense to me; more so the school aged children and on. Although, newborns/infants i have interest in. But is merely book/test success with interest enough to say "Lets move and jumping into a whole new field"? I don't know. So out of this long rant I am just looking for support and direction. My classmates although older some with families do not have the experience I do and are ready to settle down and know what they want. I don't and its quite embarrassing I think because of my personality. My experiences have and have not helped. And i feel I am too much of a negative, critical person particular of myself on making decisions. I analyze all angles, pros and cons. I question salary intently as grew up poor and know that situation well. I need a holiday.

Time and place really. And just because of the circumstances I feel i needed too. I will forgo announcing my status unless asked.

At some times i would rather not, but in my special case: ER trip, bone marrow donation to name a few, i felt it best and was eager to announce my status for my personal reason. But, on other things im not so sure of and like i said it becomes redundant. When i go to my donor place i will probably not say anything.

I should add that the reason I state all this is because of the reaction and treatment that ensues after. I have never tried to come off as being on a high horse, but man a couple times it was not received well by the other party. As my donation date nears and I prepare for my hospital stay.. well, I'm wondering how to go about this.

Exactly as the title states. I passed my NCLEX and have been an LPN for some weeks now and I'm continuing with school for my RN and eventually BSN. But, I stumbled upon an unforeseen "issue" that now seems to plaque my life. How to deal with the general public about my career and occupation. What do you say? Examples I guess are just being in the general population and being put in a spot where somebody such when someone "tries" to explain to you something about health and wellness. Do you sit there and play dumb or say "i'm a nurse..." Do you ever get the stone cold look back at you as they shut up. Maybe i just get that because im young and male. I have had rash of things happen in a short amount of time and recently I feel that i've been saying "im a nurse" just like the cliche "want fries with that." Its not becoming annoying, but it doesn't feel exactly "right either" Am I over doing it? My examples: Taking my GF to ER for suspected appi I'm donating bone marrow so I've stated multiple times that I'm a nurse over the many phone conversations I have had with a donor registry due to being contacted by different people. Going to the clinic (something i never got to do during nursing school) for general health, checkups, immunizations, etc. Talking to people in public and the discussion of health or wellness comes up I feel overwhelmed and not sure what to do. I'm very proud of my accomplishment, but now i feel like i might be being "too proud" by stating "I'm a nurse.." in the conversations and situations I have been in recently put in. How do you guys handle these public situations and daily things? Do you be humble and act like the quite hermit or are you more out spoken?

I'm still waiting for my letter to test. Hopefully soon as I'm trying to find a job and it looks better when you have the actual license to practice. I never thought about the library, i will go there tomorrow. Thank you.

Posted in wrong section at first I graduated at a practical nurse this month and I've began prepping for my nclex. Money is short so i decided to just use my Saunders NCLEX PN exam 5th edition book (required for school) to study from as its pretty comprehensive and i like the questions..a little to much it seems. Either I'm just a super genius now or the questions are that "low" at times. I rarely get more than 1 wrong per section ( i do 1 section a day). I also use the evolve Elsevier online exam questions that come with this book as well (and again do well like almost aced the whole lab values section, and other nursing sciences). And I'm doing ridiculously well at times, which makes me think, hey something is wrong. The NCLEX to me is going to be like ATI testing exams on steroids. So I'm wondering if i should: abandon ship and find a different study source or keep using it and reassure myself everything is fine. I think i need to be really challenged (which will come when i spend some time on pharm and mental health not to mention priority/delegation), something that really picks my brain. You hear rumors about the nclex being this hard, vague general knowledge, etc. One source told me the questions are like Saunders, another denied it and said like Kaplan. And it has me thinking of course at this stage. So im asking for input on my situation Background info: I pass second semester with 4.0 which consists of med surg, maternal/pedis. We have a 8 week stent after May which consist of more med surg and clinical. I passed that with an A too. Earned level 3 on all but 2 ATI exams (maternal newborn and leadership/management)

Our school loves this program that my wallet hates and so do i. Its called "skyscape". you can purchase all the books you need and use the app on your ipod. The only one i have used at clinical is the lab tests one for value references. It all has drug books, pathophysiology book and other sciences that i do not remember the name of. Basically useless imo. I bought into the whole "go green and get Ebooks" however i found out i did better on tests and appreciated reading and studying more when i had the actually book to review in my hands so that i could highlight and go back to and write notes etc. Thats why this fall for my RN im going to buy all my books separate from their "package" so i dont get screwed into something im never going to use and it will be cheaper. Do what you think is best; but at least when im at clinical there is no time for books. You should know your patient and your stuff i.e drugs, labs, diseases, and how do procedures the day before if you get assigned a patient a day before. Even with walk on clinicals you should have an idea at least.

I graduated at a practical nurse this month and I've began prepping for my nclex. Money is short so i decided to just use my Saunders NCLEX PN exam 5th edition book (required for school) to study from as its pretty comprehensive and i like the questions..a little to much it seems. Either I'm just a super genius now or the questions are that "low" at times. I rarely get more than 1 wrong per section ( i do 1 section a day). I also use the evolve Elsevier online exam questions that come with this book as well (and again do well like almost aced the whole lab values section, and other nursing sciences). And I'm doing ridiculously well at times, which makes me think, hey something is wrong. The NCLEX to me is going to be like ATI testing exams on steroids. So I'm wondering if i should: abandon ship and find a different study source or keep using it and reassure myself everything is fine. I think i need to be really challenged (which will come when i spend some time on pharm and mental health not to mention priority/delegation), something that really picks my brain. You hear rumors about the nclex being this hard, vague general knowledge, etc. One source told me the questions are like Saunders, another denied it and said like Kaplan. And it has me thinking of course at this stage. So im asking for input on my situation Background info: I pass second semester with 4.0 which consists of med surg, maternal/pedis. We have a 8 week stent after May which consist of more med surg and clinical. I passed that with an A too. Earned level 3 on all but 2 ATI exams (maternal newborn and leadership/management)