katie92

This turned out to be a better discussion than I thought. I'll throw in some things that people asked. - This was my first and only time working with this tech. She was a resource tech. And I stated exactly what happened (I have no reason to lie on the internet, no other interactions were made) - I'll be blunt here - her name was UNIQUE, but a name that would have fit a person of any color (I also feel like no matter how I word this it'll offend someone) - I understand the way I said it could've been worded better, and that I probably should've said it a different way to someone I didn't know well... but I still feel like it was RIDICULOUS to go to HR over this. Especially after the fact that she told me she thought it was rude and I apologized to her. She really wants to get me fired over saying this to her? Anyways, thanks anyone who contributed. I did learn a lesson in that you have to watch what you say to everyone. I guess my treating everyone like they're your best friend attitude is going to get me in trouble.

Okay! That's what I get for trying the internet for advice. I would defend myself but that'll just continue on and on. I'll just deal with this on my own. Thanks anyways everybody.

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post this somewhere to rant... because I can't mention this to any coworkers... The other day, we had a resource tech/aid on our floor, who was African american with a unique name. And while we were all sitting around the nurses station talking, I said to her "Did your momma name you xxxxxxxx", in which she replied "No my grandma did" -- the only reason I asked this question was because I was curious if the name was a birth name or nick name. About half an hour later, she told me that she thought what I said was rude to her. She walked away and I followed a minute later and apologized (for what? I don't know, still did anyways) Today, I found out she reported me to HR for this incident. I don't know whether I should be worried or not because I almost find this ridiculous... and at the same time, if she's playing the racist card and HR is making the decision about it, not my unit director... I could be long gone already? It's sad that you can offend someone so easily over something so small or innocent. I'm genuinely the kindest person, always helping out and trying to make people laugh! I said this in a total non-malicious way and everyone around us was aware of that. I'm almost angry at the fact she went to HR because there is no way in heck she actually thinks I was trying to be mean! Should I be worried? Do you find what I said completely inappropriate?It's sad that the lesson I learned is you can't talk to people you don't know I guess. I really enjoy working on my unit... I get along with all the staff so well. I'm just at loss for words right now.

Well I think she's asking what they want to hear. 1. Try and find a hard decision that involved improving the care for that patient. All questions in the interview can be from non-nursing related experiences too. They just want to hear about a time you made a difficult decision to improve upon something or perhaps learned something detrimental. 2. 3. They want you to solve conflicts on your own, find something that involves this.

My group started with 79. We ended with around 50, however - This also included LPNs who joined our program in the second semester and countless people who failed previous semesters who 'fell' into our group.

-Is it possible to have a part time job to pay for schooling and still have time to study? Do not let anyone tell you, or scare you into believing you cannot work and go to school at the same time. In my program of ~80 students, I can tell you right now most of them work full time, and have children. Not sounding rude, but anyone who blames working as the reason they cannot do nursing school/fail it is using it as a scapegoat. (Granted, it's easier without these responsibilities, but no where near impossible) - How many hours of studying is typically required each night? This is subjective. My entire nursing school experience I studied probably 5 hours a week total. Other people do that every day. - Which courses are the most difficult? Is there a way I could prepare myself for these courses ahead of time? Subjective again... Pharm is a pain for everyone though I'm fairly sure. - Any tips for someone who is thinking about going into nursing? Hold onto your hat, you'll be done before you know it.

Hi everyone, I pretty much need someone to tell me everything is going to be okay. I am starting my mentorship this week in the ED... however... I did not want this, I got put somewhere with an extra slot... and I'm scared! Let me just say -- I'm aware I'll learn a lot and it'll probably end up being a good experience, I really do know this... I just feel like I don't know enough to properly function in this kind of environment. If I were on a med/surg or some kind of unit similar, I feel like after the first few days I'd be okay and have a feel for things and be able to be an asset to my nurse and show off my skills/what I know... But I just feel like in the ED that I am going to be a lost puppy, shadowing my nurse, asking questions nonstop, having no idea what to ask the patients, or even if I'll get an opportunity to do anything without my nurse hovering. I don't know... anyone know from experience? I was just originally excited because my mentorship is supposed to be for me to shine and I feel like I'm going to be the nursing student standing in the corner. Thanks for reading my more than likely, over-reacting rant.

I'm starting my Psych rotation this week and I have no idea what to expect... literally... none. We just got information on our clinical sites and the dress code. Apparently, we are not permitted to wear our school uniforms (scrubs) and are to dress business casual. This dress code baffled my expectations even more. Any input at all would be lovely. Thanks :)