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?
On the point about non-nurses (let alone non-RNs) telling people they are nurses when they are not, I just finished with a patient...he told me he worked "in healthcare". Oh, what do you do? "I help physicians and nurses get their jobs done". Umm...ok....are you a nursing aide? "I'm like a medical coder".
Now this is getting tiresome. So I ask "you are LIKE a medical coder? What is it that you do, exactly?" Answer: "I enter all the information into the computer".
That's right: he's a data entry clerk. But to have him tell it, he's "in healthcare" and is vital in assisting physicians and nurses with their work. OH, and the best part? On the form he had to complete for me, it described his occupation as "Healthcare Professional".
On the point about non-nurses (let alone non-RNs) telling people they are nurses when they are not, I just finished with a patient...he told me he worked "in healthcare". Oh, what do you do? "I help physicians and nurses get their jobs done". Umm...ok....are you a nursing aide? "I'm like a medical coder".
Now this is getting tiresome. So I ask "you are LIKE a medical coder? What is it that you do, exactly?" Answer: "I enter all the information into the computer".
That's right: he's a data entry clerk. But to have him tell it, he's "in healthcare" and is vital in assisting physicians and nurses with their work. OH, and the best part? On the form he had to complete for me, it described his occupation as "Healthcare Professional".
Any questions??
I've seen a Coder's job. I may claim to be a Coder soon, just to elevate myself.
I am not hating on your post, but a thought came to my head: Do you think a nurse would be interested in having a cup of coffee to do an interview after their shift? Maybe I'm too cynical, but I think most nurses want to get out of there & go home.
I am not hating on your post, but a thought came to my head: Do you think a nurse would be interested in having a cup of coffee to do an interview after their shift? Maybe I'm too cynical, but I think most nurses want to get out of there & go home.
Go to the cafeteria and just wait for a nurse to sit down and ask. Every nurse, probably in the history of nursing, has had to do one of these awful interviews and I think many would oblige if asked nicely.
I am not hating on your post, but a thought came to my head: Do you think a nurse would be interested in having a cup of coffee to do an interview after their shift? Maybe I'm too cynical, but I think most nurses want to get out of there & go home.
To whom are you responding?
I would talk to a student if he/she bought me a coffee.
I am not hating on your post, but a thought came to my head: Do you think a nurse would be interested in having a cup of coffee to do an interview after their shift? Maybe I'm too cynical, but I think most nurses want to get out of there & go home.
I have. Used to work nocs, and met with a student at 0800 after I gave report. SHE had coffee, *I* had orange juice, and after a half hour chat, we went our separate ways. Couple of years later she started on my unit.....I was charge nurse....and I imagine she was glad to have made the contact
On the point about non-nurses (let alone non-RNs) telling people they are nurses when they are not, I just finished with a patient...he told me he worked "in healthcare". Oh, what do you do? "I help physicians and nurses get their jobs done". Umm...ok....are you a nursing aide? "I'm like a medical coder".
Now this is getting tiresome. So I ask "you are LIKE a medical coder? What is it that you do, exactly?" Answer: "I enter all the information into the computer".
That's right: he's a data entry clerk. But to have him tell it, he's "in healthcare" and is vital in assisting physicians and nurses with their work. OH, and the best part? On the form he had to complete for me, it described his occupation as "Healthcare Professional".
Any questions??
My sister is a dental hygienist and tells everyone she's in healthcare. D/T scrubs, everyone assumes she's a nurse, and she never corrects them. My mom, a retired RN after 47 yrs, has no problem with this. Me and my 17 years do! But I think that's another thread...😖
You would? Even after a 12 hour shift? I'm not sure I would. And that is not because I am mean or nasty or anything---I would just want to go home, especially if I had to work the next day.
You would? Even after a 12 hour shift? I'm not sure I would. And that is not because I am mean or nasty or anything---I would just want to go home, especially if I had to work the next day.
Well, I guess it's good for students that some will :)
As I said, I have done this, after a night shift that took 13 hours to complete. Would I do it ALOT? No. Would I do it once? Did, and had a nice time with a nice student.
Not everyone will, but that's a good reason to ask an HR person or nurse recruiter for a name, as they might just know who would be more willing. A reasonable guess, anyway.
NO guarantees, of course, but the student who doesn't ask DOES guarantee that no one will do it at all!
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On the point about non-nurses (let alone non-RNs) telling people they are nurses when they are not, I just finished with a patient...he told me he worked "in healthcare". Oh, what do you do? "I help physicians and nurses get their jobs done". Umm...ok....are you a nursing aide? "I'm like a medical coder".
Now this is getting tiresome. So I ask "you are LIKE a medical coder? What is it that you do, exactly?" Answer: "I enter all the information into the computer".
That's right: he's a data entry clerk. But to have him tell it, he's "in healthcare" and is vital in assisting physicians and nurses with their work. OH, and the best part? On the form he had to complete for me, it described his occupation as "Healthcare Professional".
Any questions??