mightynurse4

I'm not a school nurse but I am a mom to a 10 year old who is about to start middle school next year. Maybe my husband and I are "old school" but my husband holds doors open for me, etc. My son does the same thing. He naturally says "please" and "thank you" because we use those terms as well. He chooses gifts for his teachers and the school nurse every year for the last day of school to thank them for their hard work during the school year. The moment I realized just how self-absorbed some kids are happened one day last year while my son and I were having lunch at a local restaurant. My son and I were sitting close to the large front window. We saw an older lady and her much older mother (probably in her 80s-90s and slow-moving on a walker) get out of their car. There were several other families with school-age children and some with teens sitting around us. A few people stared out the window watching the LOL struggle to make it to the door. One of the teens made a rude comment and laughed. My son didn't even hesitate. He jumped up and hurried over to get the door for them. I didn't even tell him to. It just came naturally for him. He was 9 at the time. While the other kids just stared and kept eating their meals, my son had me nearly in tears from being so proud of his kindness and respect for these ladies. I would be ashamed if I knew my son demanded things from his teachers or his school nurse or any adult!

My raise was 2% this year, merit increase. I was happy to get it!

I thought the same thing. Highly unprofessional to treat staff poorly!

This was a news story I read last year about a surgeon who insulted staff and patients. I don't work at that hospital so I'm not sure what ended up happening but it was a big deal in the news. University of Kentucky trustees asked to revoke medical privileges of controversial surgeon | Lexington Herald-Leader

She has a license number on the Indiana BON site. States obtained by examination and the status is suspended. You're right though, it doesn't say it in the article. I read too fast and didn't notice the pending remark. Then I was curious so I had to check it out.

That was for Bucky, sorry! Forgot to quote.

I think she actually ended up being licensed. The article stated she was hired as a nurse. Crazy story!

OP, it is normal to feel some anxiety about being on your own at first. None of us know everything, even after we get experience. Nursing is lifelong learning. I have often found that the fear of certain situations is worse than the actual situation. You don't know what you CAN do until you do it. I agree with previous posters, having rapid response is an amazing asset. I do not have that luxury at my small hospital and have assisted in codes many times. You will be surprised at what you can do once you get going. Build strong relationships with your coworkers and they will always have your back. You can do this, have faith in your education and training and go for it. When new situations arise, ask for help. Even seasoned nurses need a little help sometimes. Just make sure to return the favor down the road (help pass meds, start IVs, etc.) And ask questions in report such as how the reporting nurse handled a situation. Good luck!

I finished my ADN in 2011 and my BSN in 2014. The FNP program is definitely tough but I know it will be worth it. You do have to find your own preceptors so keep that in mind as well. Fall start is the best in my opinion because you don't have to double up on classes in any of your semesters. They do have a 100% pass rate on boards, you are right about that, so it's very comforting to know!

I attend EKU right now, I'm in the FNP program. My GPA was above a 3.0 for my undergraduate degrees (I obtained both my ADN and BSN from EKU) but the minimum GPA requirement is a 3.0 so I would apply regardless and see what happens. As for the goal statement, I recommend reading the instructions very carefully and including ONLY what they ask for. I did a presentation on the FNP program as an undergrad and the guest speaker, who is a professor in the FNP program, gave us that advice. They want to see that you can follow directions and get your point across concisely. I spent a great deal of time perfecting that statement and I put a lot of thought into their questions. I truly think they read those closely. Also make sure you have 3 good recommendations from various staff. I chose a doctor in our ER, our pharmacist, and a nurse who supervised and practiced for 30+ years. Some applicants have to come in for an interview but I was lucky and was granted admission with no other hoops to jump through. Just a little insight into my personal process. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!

My school does this in a different manner. I'm in an online program and our "site visit" consists of a face to face computer or phone interaction with myself, a school faculty member, and my preceptor. This is my first semester of clinical so my site visit hasn't happened yet but I'm certain we aren't expected to take our laptops or computers in the patient room. I wish you luck, I would feel stressed out about that as well!

Yes, you can. We have a nurse at my hospital that works as an elementary school teacher on weekdays and as an RN every Saturday, through the summer, and on school breaks. She takes time off when she needs to but works a lot when she's not at school.

I've been PRN for my employer for almost 4 years. I was full time for a year prior to going PRN, which I did solely to continue my education. My employer still provides ACLS, PALS, TNCC and BLS to me at no charge. I get paid during my training hours as well. I've spent my entire nursing career at this hospital and am trained to work in several departments. All PRN employees get the same training as the full timers. We just don't get insurance, PTO, or nominations for awards within the hospital. I feel lucky indeed after reading these posts!

I've had to work late a lot. But we are small and I'm the type of person that can't leave my coworkers hanging if I can help it. I've stayed late for night shift to help out and in return, I sometimes come in and my meds are pulled for me or they've mixed my 0800 abx. I think the atmosphere of the unit has a lot to do with it. We all get along for the most part and I would never try to work if a FT person needed the hours. I live close to the hospital too so the FT people who have to drive a long distance usually don't mind a day off every now and then. We are also required to take call at my hospital but I notice that not all PRN people do that even though we are "supposed" to sign up for at least one call day per schedule. I always do. And when I'm off school, I take 1-2 days of call per week. I like the extra pay! I used to be a FT there so I try to be fair and do what I'm asked and give the FT people a break from call when I can.

I don't mind being called off so FT people can work. Sometimes I get annoyed that they get called off and I have to drag my butt out in the snow but it's part of signing up for shifts. I don't mind either way though. I would be a bit mad as a FT person if I had to use my PTO hours while a PRN person worked. I can fully understand that. Our FT people never complain about staying home though. Some of them request to be called off.