School Project, Info Needed Please

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jun 23, 2005

How long have you been an RN, LPN, BSN? 15 years, RN ADN

How did you become interested in this career? I was in the hospital getting tests and was impressed with the nurses there.

What is your educational background? I'm currently in an RN to BSN program, currently have an ADN

Was your education adequate or were there areas in which you needed additional training? Nurses are constantly in need of additional training, continuing education. Some nursing areas are so specialized you need a lot of training

What do you like most about nursing as a career? Being with people and making a difference in their lives when they are vulnerable.

What would you change about the career of nursing if given an opportunity? The economics and cost cutting, which directly effects staffing levels. I'm unhappy with the RN to patient ratios.

What skills do you wish you already possessed when you started nursing? Assertiveness. I have since learned this skill but was very lacking at the beginning.

What other jobs have you worked at in this field? I've been a med-surg nurse doing trauma, neuro, and medical telemetry, along with a bit of oncology.

What tasks does a typical workday consist of for you? It's a bit much for this questionairre, but tasks include assessments, medications, dressing changes, starting IVs, teaching, activities of daily living like baths and toileting, physical therapy, etc. etc. etc. etc.

What advice would you give someone starting out in nursing? Be gentle with yourself and others. Listen to your patient and believe in yourself

Is there any other information that you believe would be helpful for me to know?

BandEmom · Jun 24, 2005

anyone available can answer these interview questions. i am doing this interview for a school project. all you answers might be used for extra information in a school report on my future career so if you could be as knowledgable as possible. thank you very much for you time and help.
how long have you been an rn, lpn, bsn?
6 months
how did you become interested in this career?
i was a nutrition major and didn't want to continue with that path, which led me to nursing.
what is your educational background?
bsn
was your education adequate or were there areas in which you needed additional training?
adequate
what do you like most about nursing as a career?
balancing intellectual challenge with caring.
what would you change about the career of nursing if given an opportunity?
better pay for the educators
what skills do you wish you already possessed when you started nursing?
organization!
what other jobs have you worked at in this field?
i was a cna for three years
what tasks does a typical warkday consist of for you?
i start out checking my meds and orders, then assessments, then whatever needs to be done - drsg change, hang blood, teaching, etc.
what advice would you give someone starting out in nursing?
it takes a long time, at least a year to get that "nurse" feeling, like you are comfortable instead of just scared!
is there any other information that you believe would be helpful for me to know?
subscribe to the journals that interest you. always keep in touch with research and don't get too comfortable with the way you have learned to do something because we are always adapting our practice toward evidence-based practice.
once again thank you for your time!!

good luck!