Angelsamongus

I am in my first semester of the RN program and we did go over IM locations. Our instructor has told us that if we find a patient that needs an IM to let her know so that we can have the opportunity to do one. The whole semester I have been able to only give one and that was because I was able to talk to the person in charge of giving the flu vaccination for that day and I was able to get her to speak with my instructor and they had each of us students do atleast one flu shot each. Otherwise, I have not had the opportunity to give one on the med surg floor. And I fear that I am already forgetting the locations, and so I will need to go back and study the different sites. I think that is what is happening, not enough opportunity and so many people forget what they learned especially after a long time.

My instructor loves papers. We had two patient problem solving plans that needed to be 18-21 pages long, one group paper, and a clinical journal we turn in weekly, mine are usually about 10 pages long. I struggle with writing, but I have learned quite a bit and am more confident with my writing skills now that I have to do it all of the time.

Im currently a first semester NS and I have four children ages 11, 10, 7, and five. The most difficult thing for me is the guilt. I get some help from my parents but my children keep telling me they miss me and for the first time I am going to have to miss one of my children's thanksgiving program (my youngest who is in kindergarden). It breaks my heart and I try to spend as much time as possible with them. I just keep telling myself that it will be worth it once I am done and my children will be able to reap the rewards of this accomplishment too. It is doable, but if you have the opportunity to wait you might want to consider it. On the other hand, the sooner you get through with school the sooner you will have more time with the kids and also accomplish your goal. I know that if I just kept waiting until the perfect time I would be a grandmother going to school and so I am doing it now. Good luck in what ever decision you make. Angela

I just went to mine yesterday. We got paperwork done and heard a bit from some of the instructors. I met a few students who I will be in class with and we ordered uniforms. It was a good day, but it also made me even more nervous. They kept talking about how things are going to change. I am going again today for the refresher courses. Today is voluntary and I wanted to take advantage of any help they offer. I wish my stomach would just relax:icon_roll Angela

accepted with a 3.76. But it was a miracle. I was not accepted at first because we were supposed to get our responses in the beginning of May, I never got mine. When I called they said I had not been accepted. Then on June 17 I received an acceptance letter, the reason being that the school had gotten a grant and was now able to accept more students. At first they only accepted 12, and now they accepted 24. I am truly counting my blessings because a counselor told me they never had accepted any one under a 3.8 (they go by gpa). So try your very best to keep up your gpa it will only help you. Good luck!! Angela

It is awesome to have a dr. that takes the time to give quality care to his patients. More and more those kind of Doctors seem to becoming less and less. Im happy for you that you have a doctor like that. Good luck to you. Angela

DATE RECIEVED: July 17 PROGRAM: ADN SCHOOL: Mt. San Jacinto CC STATE: California WHEN: August 18 I was so excited to get in. Due to the school receiving a grant they were able to accept 12 more students. Thankfully, I was one of the lucky 12.

Name: Angela School: Mt. San Jacinto Program: ADN What area of interest at this time: Land D/Mother-baby Biggest fear: Failing as a patient advocate What you'd like us to know about you: Mother of 4 boys, and a wonderful husband. They are all cheering for me.

I am currently a volunteer, and also waiting to get into the RN program. It has been a great experience. We had three days of training and then had to pass a test to be able to volunteer. But it was worth it because all of the volunteers in this program are either pre RN or pre med and so after passing the test we are able to have a lot of hands on with patients. I have given baths, changed diapers, helped lift patients. Being able to do these things has really reinforced my feelings of wanting to be a nurse. Some of the RN's on the floor will sometimes call me over and show me how they do certain procedures. Probably simple ones for them, but neat for me to see, such as inserting a catheter or an IV. I am currently helping on med-surge floor. But we go to a new floor every three months so I am hoping to go to ER or OB next. I think we are greatly appreciated, when ever Im there they ask how long do I get to stay and an RN on the second day I was there yelled out "we love you guys, your all so helpful and you know what your doing." So I think if you just try your best, overall you are appreciated. Angela

Lovenursing422, Congratulations!!! I am still waiting. Trying to calm myself, but really getting frustrated each day the mailman comes and still no letter. Ugh, this is too much. Angela:smackingf

I totally understand how you are feeling. I am waiting also, my anxiety is sky high. I can't vent with my husband or family, they just think that I am whining. Basically I have been excercising like crazy, its a good thing since I have been emotional eating too. Excercising gives me something to do and takes my mind off of school for a bit because of the physical pain. Haha. Anyways, I was told when I applied we should get a response in the beginning of May. I can't wait. Good luck to you all. Angela

Congratulations, I am so very happy for you. You will do great!!!

Good luck fun2care, I am hoping and praying for the best outcome for you. This waiting ordeal is sooo hard, I am waiting until the beginning of May for a letter. But everyday I go to get the mail a bit if anxiety hits me and im always thinking what if its early. Best Wishes, Angela

That was great! Some times I wish I could go back and be young again. Boy, I remember when the shuttle exploded, that was horrible, I don't think I will ever forget that. Remember not having a remote control and having to get up every time you needed to change the channel. Anyways, thanks for the laugh. Angela

Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you.:balloons: I can't wait to find out whether Im in or out, it's driving me crazy. Angela