Kristiernbsn

Kristiernbsn

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  1. I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    Kristiernbsn replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One thing I think that's different from clinicals and real world is the huge shift in number of patients one is responsible for. In my current clinicals setting, I have one patient. Capstone students...

  2. I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    Kristiernbsn replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Of course you do-- I didn't mean to insult your intelligence I was just trying to remind you that you don't have to know everything to practice safely. My LPN school was horrible too. My OB clinicals...

  3. I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    Kristiernbsn replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The NCLEX is the test of whether you think like a nurse and you are safe to practice. It's not a measure of if you know how to be a practicing, skilled nurse. If you ever feel like you know everything...

  4. The Puberty Talk

    Kristiernbsn replied to schoolnurse2015's topic in School

    I must have signed up when I was finishing my prereqs! I definitely felt out of place in the college scene (I'm 56!) and didn't feel like a nursing student yet. thanks for the

  5. The Puberty Talk

    Kristiernbsn replied to schoolnurse2015's topic in School

    Hi, sorry, I'm new to responding. I was actually trying to answer abc123 on the first page of the conversation, not realizing how far it had digressed lol. I'm finishing my BSN, and preparing to...

  6. The Puberty Talk

    Kristiernbsn replied to schoolnurse2015's topic in School

    As a nurse and parent (now grandparent) who raised three boys, I think that's a cop out. A short, correct answer to a question about anything is necessary when it comes to the "talk". Many parents do...

  7. Want ICU job after graduation - How do I start my search?

    Kristiernbsn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Absolutely! Tell everyone that this is your dream job, and ask what you need to do to be sure you can work here after graduation. This is not the time to be shy or exhibit self-doubt. Good

  8. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    Kristiernbsn replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can't tell him anything if he hung

  9. Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    Kristiernbsn replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing when you need a debriefing or a session or two with a mental health professional is so important. It's great that your facility offers both. I love that your emotional piece has correct APA...

  10. Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

    Kristiernbsn replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    Your reply made me curious-- male nurses make up about 9% of the profession overall -- 40% of the highest paid nurses (nurse anesthetists) are men. In my LPN class last year, there was one man, and...

  11. Court Appearance and Importance of Documentation

    Kristiernbsn replied to Quantum Doctor's topic in General Nursing

    That got to me as well-- it's the same color so it must be ok, right? I wasn't there so I am not going to judge whether its lack of education or lack of support or lack of supervision or just lack of...

  12. Narcan for School Nurses?

    Kristiernbsn replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    There's even a push to make it available OTC. I believe it could save lives if it was in home medicine cabinets. There's no abuse potential, the worst side effect is withdrawal begins in patients who...

  13. 37 year old procrastinator - Considering a nursing career

    Kristiernbsn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    This is great advice-- I just want to add that since you are unemployed right now, and I don't know if you have worked in health care or not, you could check into Nurses Aid programs. Usually within a...

  14. 37 year old procrastinator - Considering a nursing career

    Kristiernbsn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm 55. I got my LPN last year, but I decided that I really wanted more. Im in my junior year of a BSN program, and wishing I was