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But minimal clinical benefit does not assure daily competency.

I totally agree with you!! ADNs are forced to get their BSN in any way possible. On line classes are not only expensive but do not do anything for clinical experience. I just spoke with one nurse who is getting his BSN on line. He is taking all the ...

I graduated in 1976 with my ADN. The push for BSN was on the agenda then and remains in the forefront now more than ever. I obtained my BSN in 1994 as my certification for Occ Health Specialist ' strongly recommended' it. I got my degree by 'snail ma...

Electronic medical records !!! The program we use is horrible. Most EMR is written to produce coding and billing. Their is little margin for medical documentation. I'm stuck with check boxes and truncated to so many characters. It times me out in t...

My current VNA nurse was an ICU nurse. She said she left because of the stress from understaffing and 12 hr shifts. She has 2 children and was constantly missing their events, etc. She is much happier in her current position.

By reading your post, I truly get the felling that this position is not for you. So move on. Look at the other job posting on your facility and see what would be a netyer fit. In the meantime remember to document everything. If you get injured or a p...

Wonderfully said! Your personal experiance is invaluable as a practitioner. Your patients are very fortunate to have you caring for them. Your child is so blessed to have you as an advocate and a mom. Compassion and understanding can not be taught. ...

At 17 I was also the youngest nursing student in a community college program there were only 4 students take. Out of high school. All 34 others were older. Most had previous backgrounds in health care. I felt lost. I was top of my class in high schoo...

Sounds like harassment to me. If I were the supervisor that she was reporting to I'd be questioning why she had so much time on her hands. I'd be watching her!! Your doing the right thing by. Keeping a notebook. I also think passing meds on 50 pts i...

Good for you!!! Mental illness are the same as physical illnesses and should be treated with compassion and understanding. Best of luck in pursing your education. I'm a firm believer that personal illnesses and life's challenges make us better nurse...

Right now I'm 3 miles from my job. And had this job for 12 yrs. My previous job I was 30 mins away but it was mostly highway. I worked there 14 yrs. I would never want to be more than 45 mins out. Winter driving is not what I like to do. It also depe...

I totally agree with the other posters. She needs remedial help and has gotten too far behind. Sounds like she needs help with study skills and note taking. Be honest and let her know that she is just too far behind to join your group.

I work an an RN in a walk in clinic also. I do all aspects of patient care. Including injections and blood draws. We are a small clinic and have 3 MAs and one other RN. The clinic manager wants me to 'learn the front desk'. I have resisted. I'm a nur...

Kudos to you Kelly Johnson!!! Great monologue. That is in itself also a talent!! Your caring and compassion showed through as well as your sharp mind. You have only begun your nursing career but I'm positive that you will go far and make a differenc...

I also pack my lunch and very rarely eat out. Cook at home and freeze meals for later. I sew my scrubs. (And my daughters). Susie Orman gives great, practical, and easy to comprehend advice. Put my daughter through college debt free with a 529 that w...

I agree that all patients, regardless of occupation, should be treated with compassion and respect. However being an experienced nurse is sure to bring attention to those nurses who are currently caring for you. I was on the patient end of nursing af...

Love to read. Many different topics from autobiographies to educational material and mysteries. Teach knitting at adult Ed. Especially love this because I meet so many different people of many ages and backgrounds. Ride my bike. Visit with my daughte...

I've also been a nurse do 35 years. We now have EMR that I positively think distracts from patient care. But I deal with it because I have to. I can understand your pain but regardless wherever you go EMR is now in effect. Fortunately at my facility ...

I agree with some of the other posters reguarding what would be the focus of your masters. If education is it than go for it in that field. We are way too short of professional nursing instructors with great clinical backgrounds who could make a big ...

Elderly people are particular. So what I do with a new client is sit down and go vet what they want done. Then write it down so we both understand the plan. This way there's no complaining about routine. For example if laundry is to be done. I put it...

I've been an Occ Health Nurse Specialist for years. Worked for a ship building company. I did PE's Drug screens, blood draws, treated injuries.Triaged etc. Had standing orders. Had a company doctor that saw patients that I deemed necessary once a wee...

Check with your school about the scholarship and maybe there is a misunderstanding. You can't change your mom's mind or attitude so just accept it. The only way out is to take time out and get a job. Save your money and return to school. I am a child...

First check with the students in the class ahead of you for books to buy. But always check with the profs to make sure they will be using the same edition or if you can use an earlier edition. The campus bookstore is usually very expensive!! Even for...

Don't let the naysayers get you down. Contact your BON and weigh out all of your options. You maybe able to find a study group that can help. Good luck.

Hard decision. And it is a very personal one that only you can make!!! Nursing school is very demanding and stressful. Classroom, labs and clinicals are time consuming and seem to be never ending. Pregnancy is very unpredictable and should be as stre...