laura ann

We also use the care manager system, and it seems to be pretty efficient. Besides standardized checklists to use you can always type in your own nurses notes as you would in paper charting. I think it is pretty efficient and would not like to go back to paper charting. We still have paper charts for physicians orders and I too look forward to the day when they have to go computer as well. I spend way too much time passing the chart around playing what do you think this says. Laura

I am only in my first year, but it seems to be the pattern that most drop outs are in the first year. You really really have to be dedicated to getting through nursing school because it can be physically and emotionally tough. I dont know if it is harder for older student than younger ones but it seems that its a trade off, Experience and stability for youth and energy. the coursework is a whole different story (difficult) but if you stick it out it begins to fall into place, like a big jigsaw puzzle one bit at a time. I still dont know how I will ever ever work alone as a nurse but I hope that is the same fear every first year student feels.