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Yes-I've been a nurse for nearly 30 years. I teach undergrads. Students are allowed one absence from clinical (for life- sick, car break down, whatever) with a makeup required. A number of students take their one absence to go to nurse assistant orientation. I'm just tired of seeing people who want to be a nurse assistant at some hospital more than learning to be a professional nurse in their clinicals.

I'll probably get "flamed" for this post but it would be lovely for students to treat clinicals with appreciation and respect. I've had more students decide being a nurse assistant at hospital X worth skipping clinical. If you want to be a professional nurse- come see me.

You have to decide how frequently the pt needs the intervention ( dependent on how sick they are)

I'm glad you are having a good experience. Is there a specific reason you want a letter. I get all kinds of requests for all kinds of letters ( graduate school, jobs, scholarships, NP medical credentialing references). A really good letter is targeted for a purpose, mostly jobs for new grads. I would refuse a request to write you letter just to have one from that faculty. I would write you a letter if you needed one for a specific reason. Remember- faculty are busy and request what you need when you need it but plan ahead. I require a minimum of a two week turn around for written references and letters.

I've known a good number of students who have failed clinical or theory and went on to successfully complete their programs. My suggestions to you (as someone who sits in the course director chair and has been a clinical instructor who has failed students): 1. Look at the syllabus of the course, student handbooks with progression policies, and your clinical evaluation tool to see what the course and college policies are pertaining to clinical failures. 2. The performance problems should be written in a way that's clear so that you understand what performance standards where not met. Did you get any feedback early in the course that you had a problem or did this issue/problem come out of the blue? 3. Request a meeting with the clinical instructor and the course director to discuss the issue. You want to learn something from this experience and get feedback and make a plan to do better going forward. 4. If you did #3, use the administrative chain of command at the school (associate assistant deans, etc). 5. If you have an academic advisor in your school/program, make an appointment ASAP to discuss your options. I failed students for repeated med errors and not communicating critical patient incidents/status to me at the time of occurrence. I tell my students we all make mistakes and it's usually OK if we figure out what happened, learn something and most importantly-take care of the patient. My students didn't take care of the patient and I can't have their back if I don't know about it. You can go forward and be successful. Good luck!

When you say ob- gyn do you mean obstetrician/gynecologist? Nurses can be midwives but go get a BSN first. If you want medical school, you may not be in the right place for the information you want.

No- universities have policies to prevent discrimination and foster diversity. Good luck and go for it.

It depends on your career goals. Many health care systems are mandating that ADN prepared nurses get a BSN within a specified time period. You will also have to have a BSN if you ever want to go to graduate school and open up your career options.

There are xx reasons as to why the RN is the way to go over an LPN: 1. RNs are the critical thinkers and planners of the operation. The nursing process is the exclusive domain of the professional nurse. 2. The only thing limiting your plans and goals as an RN is the individual. The only career path for upward mobility is to be an RN. 3. There are fundamental role and professional practice differences between RNs and LPNs. That's one reason why RN programs are longer and contain more coursework. That being said, your family goes to school with you. Your clinical instructors won't be understanding or sympathetic if you don't have a babysitter. It takes a lot of thought and planning to go to school and succeed with a family.

Jacket and tie- no question. It signals you are serious and are taking the interview seriously.

I'm sorry this happened to you. It makes me think the school didn't do its due diligence in reviewing your records or changed some rules midstream. Look for another Postmasters that essentially has pathophysology, pharmacology, advanced assessment and the clinical management courses. You might also want to meet with the program director/coordinator in person before you plunk down any more $$$$$ to be sure they have what you want and you're appropriately qualified . Another option is to take your admission paperwork & acceptance, your research that supports your case and go up the administrative chain to appeal the decision and get an explanation of this action. Good luck

I think the wise move is to work your two years, get good professional experience, and walk away with your degree in your pocket (if you choose). I had a four year commitment after a three year full ride scholarship to a Big 10 university...via ROTC. I was in the Army. I got training as an ICU & trauma specialist while I was on active duty during a four month in-residence ICU course. Soak up every learning and training experience possible on their dime. The commitment period goes by in the blink of an eye.

Wow-I don't think you're nurse material. You have to be ready to meet whatever the patient's needs are at the time he or she needs it. Will you be one of those nurses who runs the other way when something unpleasant or that's not your favorite thing come up?

There is nothing wrong with this email. You put the policy/guideline/dress code in the syllabus. You announce it in class. You post an annoucement on Angel, Blackboard, or whatever course management system is available at the institution. You think you told everyone but people still don't follow the rules, are confused, or ask for breaks or unfeasible exceptions. The instructor was probably fed up with trying to get the same message out for the nth time .

When you are a nursing student, every staff member on a clinical unit knows way more about patient care than you..including the clerks and the housekeepers. I think it's safe to say you burned a bridge at that institution. Additionally, nursing is really hard work. What are you going to do when the going gets tough? Roll up your sleeves and do your best or go home? The choice is up to you.

I dated a fellow student in my Peds undergrad clinical. We've been married for over 27 years!

I've been scanning posts in the nursing student section for awhile to get a "pulse point" Check about what's on students' minds. I'm a longtime educator (11+) years at a major university and a longer time nurse (29 years). I'm also an acute care NP with a PhD. I understand that this site has forums for networking, venting, problem solving and support for students of various levels. I find it utterly fascinating and disturbing about how much of the frustration is displaced to instructors when students' achievements don't match their personal expectations. Timefor a few realities about faculty: 1. It's hard to recruit and retain good clinicians to teach when the academic side pays much less than the corporate side. 2. We don't set out to trick or "weed" anyone out. We need to know that students have achieved a minimal mastery level of key concepts. 3. There is an expectation that students who want to be nurses will do the work in terms of preparation, reading, asking questions, and coming to class. 4. We expect you to be a thinker and apply the information to different contexts. It is not unreasonable to expect you to pull prior content from other courses through to the patient in front of you right now. Patients will die and/or have bad outcomes if you can't minimally apply key content to different situations and critically think. i think I'm done lurking here. I wish all the students the best of luck going forward!

The hallmark of a professional is showing up....especially when you don't feel like it. Your patients and coworkers need you to show up consistently and be ready to go. They don't or shouldn't have to care if you are having a bad day or are upset. If you can't do that, you aren't ready for any health profession.

My suggestions for making the 1/2 that passes: 1. Go to class 2. Read the book (I get asked if #1and 2) are necessary. 3. Ask questions. 4. Get a HESI/NCLEX book with questions/answers/rationales. The reality is that the NCLEX and NCLEX simulator exit exams (e.g., HESI) require test takers to apply, synthesize, analyze and evaluate information. The skills are necessary for a thinking clinician. Knowing and comprehending material is insufficient. In turn, students need these types of questions in their theory courses. Good Luck!

I think one reason a large number of people have difficulty is that nurses have to be able to minimally apply the information to various contexts and that can be hard to do. You have to do more than memorize a bunch of facts and formulas and reproduce them by rote on an exam. Students who get high marks and grades in pre-req courses have trouble in nursing school because have to learn, know, and apply the content. I see it all the time.

If you are putting yourself through school, you will be more than capable of supporting yourself and live your own life. Just tell her "mom, I love you but I have to live my own life" and do it. You might want to move far away from home as physical distance might help you with this transition. ( I get along well with my mom but was stationed across the country after I graduated from school with the Army). I had a get my own life.

Think about the relationship between blood flow and kidney function....Good luck!

I have to echo the comments above as nursing has its own perspective of taking care of the "whole person" and his/her responses to actual, perceived, and potential illnesses. Medicine is meant to treat diseases. You have to ask yourself if you can embrace this worldview to be happy or satisfiedas a nurse. Also, nurses may have greater responsibility and due diligence than physicians because we are the ones with patients 24-7 .

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing revise the test plans for the NCLEX every few years. The last update was in 2013. You'd be better off with a current book.

I'm sorry you're having these difficulties. Your prior posts suggests you have had more success than failure in nursing school if you were one class away from the end. Whether you choose to go try again or pursue a different degree, you might want to think about get some evaluation and help with test-taking. Most colleges/universities have units on their campus to assist with test-taking strategies and skills. You may have some needs for test-taking that haven't been discovered yet. I'm a faculty member and nurse of 29 years and have seen many smart people have trouble with tests and/or sink themselves by changing answers. Good Luck!