Hi, I'm taking an intro nursing course before I apply next year, where we're required to interview a registered nurse to complete our assignment. I would be very grateful if you lovely ladies and gentlemen could assist me. I misinterpreted the assignment and thought any licensed nurse would do, but turns out it was specifically for RN's. Again, I'd be oh so thankful for your time in responding to these questions.
1. How long have you been a registered nurse?
2. In what area of nursing do you currently work?
3. How long have your worked in this area?
4. What are the most rewarding aspects of this job?
5. Why did you choose to become a nurse?
6. What is the most frustrating aspect of your work?
7. Do you recommend nursing as a career? Why or why not?
8. What suggestions do you have for people beginning a career in nursing?
I don't think some of you bothered to read. The snarkiness are within "some" of these comments. I don't make habits of trolling what I thought to be informational forums. So I'm lead to believe that this was just an unreliable source and none here have real credentials based on these responses. I clearly expressed that my interview could be in any form. In person, over the phone and even through the internet. If you do not wish to assist me then you have free will not to oblige. Why the recriminations? This project was to reinforce what we've studied. There aren't any names attached to it. It's just one to two page paper. I had already completed what I thought to be the criteria but the syllabus was updated with that specific clarification of only RN's. Trying to reach out to these local organizations are just coming up short so I thought to chance here.
an account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
"she was able to establish a good rapport with the children"
Facetiousness & humor is often necessary when working in the all too serious world of nursing. Sometimes you have to laugh to be able to handle the tragedy and loss that is witnessed.
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Your questions are lengthy and specific. The time to type out responses would be essentially typing your paper for you. Why not discuss with your instructor how you completed the assignment before the syllabus was updated with a more specific requirement of RN vs any actively licensed nurse? They may be willing to make an exception.
However you DID received responses, albeit very short answers from RNinIN in the first response but apparently that's not good enough for you?
I don't think some of you bothered to read. The snarkiness are within "some" of these comments. I don't make habits of trolling what I thought to be informational forums. So I'm lead to believe that this was just an unreliable source and none here have real credentials based on these responses. I clearly expressed that my interview could be in any form. In person, over the phone and even through the internet. If you do not wish to assist me then you have free will not to oblige. Why the recriminations? This project was to reinforce what we've studied. There aren't any names attached to it. It's just one to two page paper. I had already completed what I thought to be the criteria but the syllabus was updated with that specific clarification of only RN's. Trying to reach out to these local organizations are just coming up short so I thought to chance here.
I was snarky. I'm sorry. The fact does remain that I do wish you luck. Although we are called allnurses does not mean we are all nurses. It's still the internet, and you don't know to whom you are speaking.
Give yourself more time in the future, plan better, and get a legit RN.
Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.
Auto correct klone, I doubt I'm the only person to fall victim to it. *rapport
I was actually referring to "facetious" but I apologize. I'm being rude and I don't like to be rude. Good luck with your project. But in all seriousness, requests for interviews for school assignments is something that we just really dislike getting here.
@JustBeachyNurse You're mistaken if you think my paper will be composed verbatim of the questions asked. Again it's to comprise my knowledge and the possible new knowledge from the interview into a short analysis of what expectations one should have. The responses following the initial are what gave me the impression that it lacked credibility or intentional jest.
@Farawyn Thank you for that. That may be true, but I'm working on how I can rectify the present. I reproach myself far enough to dislike that I have to be last minute about this. However I've been juggling these six classes with a cold and life reminds me that I'm not infallible. So every event is a learning experience for the next. Thank you again.
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
@JustBeachyNurse You're mistaken if you think my paper will be composed verbatim of the questions asked. Again it's to comprise my knowledge and the possible new knowledge from the interview into a short analysis of what expectations one should have. The responses following the initial are what gave me the impression that it lacked credibility or intentional jest.
If that was not your intent then kudos to you. I still would consider approaching your instructor about using your original interview since it seems it was a last minute change. And unless the planets were well aligned you might have difficulty securing an interview contact in a short period of time as you have discovered.
I'm certain by your responses you realize the benefit of an in person interview and the connections that may benefit you as you progress through nursing school. I understand your dilemma but I will give you credit for not only returning but not having a virtual temper tantrum as has been the trend lately (not only tantrums but personal insults and vulgarity!) for someone not feeling well you did a decent job of holding your own.
Look around at many of the student questions posted. Most fully intend to cut & paste what responses they seek and have done exactly that.
I write a very particular way, often similar to the way I speak. I responded very specifically to a question here once on a subject I knew well hoping to clarify a students confusion.
Later I was contacted by my former instructor from nursing school asking if I helped a student or was tutoring again. This student coincidentally not only was in the same nursing program I attended but with my same instructor.
Turns out the question was not just asking for clarification but an extra credit question. They cut & pasted my short but very detailed response (including reference links as back up for more clarification) and turned it in as their own. Between my syntax and a certain obscure reference that I happened to use in school the teacher recognized my response v.
klone, MSN, RN
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That word...I do not think it means what you think it means.