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This is my first post on here but I have been reading a bunch of related posts so I feel like I have an inkling of what people might say however I would still like advice/opinions. I have recently been accepted into an ADN nursing program at my local tech school. I start in about 2 weeks and I will be taking A&P2, fundamentals, and pharmacology (i believe). Already I know this will be hard as these classes are hard. I have a full time job at an inpatient psychiatric hospital about an hour from my home and school. My main question/concern is do yall think it would be doable to work full time with the commute and being a full time student? Should I just call it quits now before its too late and I struggle balancing school, work and life? My schedule for school looks like this mon/wed 8:30am-12:45pm, tues 11am-3:15pm and thurs 8:30am-3:15pm. I will be off of school fri-sunday. My work schedule would be one weekend on one weekend off and then tues/thurs 5pm-11:30 and the rest of the week (
How do you guys deal with the pre-clinical dread? I hate literally everything about clinicals. I’m very introverted and being stuck with one nurse for 12 hours and having someone over my shoulder constantly is my own personal slice of hell. Pair that with the fact multiple people in my cohort have gotten in trouble due to mistakes made during clinical that were equally the nurse they were paired with fault, and I am just feeling such intense dread for my upcoming clinicals. It’s worse than simulations. How do you guys mentally prepare for clinical? submitted by /u/unethicalfetus [link] [comments]
I’m about to start my second year of a direct-entry four-year nursing program in Chicago. I was planning to study abroad second semester, which is a rare opportunity for nursing students. However, I earned my California CNA license this summer and paid about $2,000 for it. If I study abroad, I won’t be able to work as a CNA until next summer or get a hospital CNA job until junior year. Since I want to work as an RN in California, I’m worried delaying my CNA experience will make me less competitive. I also feel like I wasted money getting my CNA early because I could have earned it for free through my nursing clinicals junior year. On top of that, studying abroad means I can only take GE classes, so I’d have to fit eight nursing classes into one semester when I return. I’m confident I can handle the workload, but I’m torn between taking advantage of this unique study abroad opportunity and starting my CNA experience sooner. submitted by /u/Proud_Pomegranate857 [link] [comments]
I’m a BSN student at a for-profit school in the SF Bay Area (East Bay). I’ve been told that I’ll need to find my own preceptor for the final semester (8 months from now) for 1:1 shadowing. I’m not getting straight answers or guidance from my school (not surprising). Does anyone have experience with this process? If so, how did you find someone, how long did it take, and what was your process like? 🌸thanks in advance🌸 submitted by /u/Feisty_Frosting1595 [link] [comments]
In the morning, the charge nurse ask her if she’s okay with taking a student with her, she said “sure” in a monotone way. I knew from there on that she is not happy having a student with her. She just talk shit about the aide, the family, the new grad nurse (about babying too much the new hired nurse). I don’t like people like that because I just knew she does it to everyone too. Not gonna lie, she’s very competent. But the thing is, If she just don’t want a student, she should just probably just said something about it. She didn’t want me to do anything aside from giving meds thru G or NG tube. Not even insulin or heparin or even a saline push. honestly, It did crush my spirit, and I feel like she’s talking shit about me too whenever I’m not around like when I’m on break or what. I don’t know, maybe, it just my anxiety. submitted by /u/Little-Tap-558 [link] [comments]
I'm going into my junior year of nursing and am starting clinicals. I go to college in a medium sized city, so there are plenty of jobs around. I see a lot of people talking about having part time jobs while doing prereqs, but not a lot of people doing part time work while doing clinicals. Be honest, is it too much to do at once? Should I just focus on school? I was thinking about waitressing since that could be in the evenings and be kinda flexible. Interested to see what others have to say. submitted by /u/CookieOk3693 [link] [comments]
I’m about to end this semester with below a C in my sociology class which is the minimum requirement for nursing prerequisites at my college. I already feel like a failure and am second guessing if this is for me. I’m already a CNA and want to work in healthcare so bad I just feel so defeated so early on. Has anyone else failed classes or second guessed their decision? submitted by /u/PerformanceDecent703 [link] [comments]
Hey, i've been a nurse for 8 years now. I work in ICU and love having a student. I always have enjoyed teaching and I remember how crappy my clinical experience was when I was a student, so I try to make it as awesome as possible. I just wanted you to know that not every nurse hates having a student and it's not always a burden. I will say that when I used to work on PCU it was much harder to have a student and still survive the day. For that reason, my advice is to try to ask your instructor to go to specialty units like ICU as much as possible. You're more likely to find nurses who are passionate about nursing in the specialties. But just know that there are nurses out there who would love to have you under their wing. submitted by /u/RN_Bro [link] [comments]
I'm gonna be a senior in the fall and I've been applying to externship and PCT positions with no luck which is super disappointing. the fact that I haven't been able to get these jobs just makes me so anxious for when I start applying for residencies this upcoming school year. I don't have hospital experience except for clinical and I feel like i have nothing that could make me stand out to recruiters. I think my area is very competitive for nursing and I'm trying to prepare for the worst case scenario atp. Does anyone know anything I could do besides extern/PCT to increase my odds, or any advice at all submitted by /u/Ok_Cockroach_339 [link] [comments]
studying in canada: I thought I initially wanted to just work with children and adolescents in nursing but after completing a shift in the ED I genuinely am unsure now how to structure the rest of nursing school. I really do not want to close any doors and want to ensure I have choices when I’m done but paediatric nursing and mental health nursing seem like opposite ends of the spectrum. What’s the best way to get ahead and make sure my pre consolidation and consolidation or even the rest of my placements (acute, chronic, community) keep me towards these two diff career paths? I ask because I really want to streamline into a career right out of pre-consol or consol? submitted by /u/barca_fan_1021 [link] [comments]
Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone has dealt with a similar situation and can give me some advice. I am currently a nursing student in Maryland. As part of my nursing program, I completed a Foundations course that allowed me to obtain my CNA-II certification. I received my CNA-II license after completing the course. The issue is that my CNA-II certification was only active for about 7 months due to the timing of when it was issued and my birth month (instead of the typical 2-year certification period). During that time, I was still in nursing school and did not have the opportunity to work as a CNA for the required 16 paid hours before my certification expired. I am now trying to renew/reactivate my CNA-II because I need an active certification for an upcoming job. On the Maryland Board of Nursing renewal application, it asks whether I have actively practiced as a nursing assistant for 16 hours within the last two years. Since I have not, I selected "No." It then asks whether I have retak
Hi! I'm about to enter nursing school in September and was looking around for some supplemental study guides to help me through nursing school. I really want to succeed and want to try to grasp as much information as I can. I was looking at this book, the pharmacology study cards, as well as the clinical badge pack. Would you guys recommend this book/website? Any other suggestions would be very much appreciated. submitted by /u/LunarChamp [link] [comments]
As the subject states, I’m a recent graduate with a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. While I’m appreciative of the skills I’ve gained, I’ve ultimately decided that the therapy world isn’t an interest for me right now in a full-time capacity. The money is in private practice, and I am someone who prefers action. I received the opportunity to pursue another master’s for free and receive a stipend that could achieve a childhood dream of mine, but I want to have a plan in case it doesn’t work out… I’ve recently started orientation as an inpatient therapist in a PRN capacity, and so far, I am loving it. Nursing school has daunted me with the medical side of things, but I am curious about the role of nursing, what they do, and I am interested in maybe choosing this route if all else fails. Basically, I’m looking to know more about psych nursing and if there have been any therapists who’ve switched to nursing? submitted by /u/Small_Weight6868 [link] [comments]
I will be an older new grad (36), and will also be starting a family with my husband at that time. I realize that’s a lot all at once, and I’m hoping to get some honest feedback: Should I go straight from passing NCLEX into a residency? Would it be better to wait until baby is older to search for my first nursing job? Or something else entirely? Obviously, I’ll be an older mom too, and time isn’t on my side so it’s a lot of planning and different pieces to figure out. Thank you in advance! submitted by /u/Key-Tangerine-3079 [link] [comments]
I’m 38 years old and currently own a salon. I have 3 kids. I’ve been doing hair for about 20 years and have owned my salon for 6 years. I genuinely love the beauty industry, creativity, and the relationships I build with clients. However, my business has become unstable, high rent, inflation, customers become sensitive with pricing….and I’m worried about long-term financial security, retirement, neck and shoulders problem, and having a reliable income. I’m considering going back to school for nursing as a back up. I’ve already been accepted into an ADN program and will start in a month. My plan would be to become an RN and possibly continue to a BSN later. My reasons for considering nursing: • Stable career with benefits and retirement options • More predictable income • A career I can still do as I get older • A way to build financial security for my family But I have concerns: • I’m naturally introverted • I don’t love high-stress environments • I previously worked as a CNA and found
thank you in advance to anyone who reads! the college i’m going to offers both options( however ultrasound is way more competitive, accepting about 1/4 of the students that the nursing program accepts, and nursing does so twice a year. ) i’m almost done with my prerequisites, although recently i’ve been debating which path to go. \> job opportunity. from my research, echo opportunities are usually m-f, 12 hour shifts are available but not very common. and there may be a higher chance of me needing a longer commute to and from work (in only considering how many echo techs are needed vs nurses with this one- correct me if i’m overthinking! ) nurses have a much better schedule(for what i want- they usually 12h shifts, and also opportunities for shorter shifts if needed) \>work related injuries. echo has a high MSK injury rate, and some hospitals and patient habitus don’t allow the ability to have the best ergonomics. i did i initially plan on stretching and practicing ergonomics and much
My job is about to end and I won’t be able to pay my bills but I get a full scholarship for my nursing program …. I don’t want to struggle or be homeless bc I can’t work with my school schedule but it’s a huge opportunity I would be giving up. I’m so lost and I just don’t know what to do. I’m terrified of being evicted and never able to rent again. It’s just my husband and I and we live in upstate NY and they don’t have much resources like nyc does. submitted by /u/One-Average-12 [link] [comments]
I’m currently in Intro to Med Surg and this class is only 8 weeks. I have a midterm next week but everytime I try to study I just can’t seem to find any motivation. My current grade in class is in the low 60s and to pass the class I need to get a 75 and that’s WITHOUT the homework. I seriously don’t even know what to do anymore because not even my grade is making me panic. submitted by /u/betacarrot3n3 [link] [comments]
Hi! I’m an Australian nursing student from Victoria and I was wondering if many Australian (or not) nurses here genuinely use AI in their practice? Our tutors are very promotional when it comes to AI and as a young person it makes me and many of my peers concerned for the future of nursing (and ethics and the environment in general). One of my tutors (who also practices) literally said when she didn’t know the answer to something she would ask Google AI. Also, I met a Charge Nurse while on holidays and I asked her how much she used AI and she mentioned that she never uses it and neither do many of her nurses. She also mentioned the standard for the nurses she’s been receiving has been really low and I quote “that might be why I’ve been getting so many sh*t nurses” (in relation to the AI conversation). I’m a bit worried that my practice is going to be negatively affected by what my university is enforcing regarded AI (not to mention the quality of the education itself being so much wors
Did any clinical experience anyone had change what they wanted to do in the future? I have an idea of one field I might want to go into, but I want to have an open mind for clinical. I would love to hear specific stories and how it made you decide to go into that field! submitted by /u/annalisekeatin [link] [comments]
Im am lpn in ny thinking about going for rn but would need to do the bsn or go going for ultrasonography less pressure. Any ideas? I dont really care about moving up, like supervisor, np etc. submitted by /u/No_Valuable_3421 [link] [comments]
I know I can't be the only student nurse ever to do this, and I'm trying to get in the habit of keeping my hands clasped together or shut. I'm in the early days of my course, but I'm already pretty conscious on contamination from hospitality training (I.e touching hair, face etc-) and we've been going through infection prevention/control. I'm always instinctively clenching, rubbing and rolling my hands. Or touching my neck, shoulder in similar odd motions. Moving something all the time has been a habit since forever albeit I know is very annoying to people, and I need to try and keep movement contained to be wary of my body and surroundings. I've had it noted in the past by psychs offhandedly about it just being a (diagnosed) cptsd self-soothing thing of repetition. Or past conversations around a possibility of autism. I'm just wondering on if there are any more discreet alternatives to try and mold the habit into a different shape these next few months before placements? submitted by
I’m going into level 2 of nursing school. I was looking forward to my career as a nurse but the more I read of how little people make makes me question things. For example, I am a service leader at chipotle making $21/hr. I have already been offered assistant gm position which can average around 50-60k. It wouldnt be long after that position that a Gm position would arise and those can range between 70-100k. Due to school I’ve turned down the promotion. My point is, what’s the point of working such a seemingly grueling and unrewarding job like nursing where people make just as much as chipotle management? A job I’ve come to be very good at and find easy? It now makes me realize why people say nurses should be paid more because they are doing more valuable work. submitted by /u/JumpDouble2247 [link] [comments]
Hey all! Taking my hesi admission exam on saturday. The schools admission exam consists of Math, Reading, Vocab and A&P. I’ve spent quite a bit of time studying A&P, it was my weakest subject. This is followed by Math, but the only thing i struggle with there is fractions (i’m 10 years out from high school and i was a burnout back then) Will I be using fractions often enough in school/work to really justify relearning them? Decimals, Ratios, conversions, etc I’m rock solid with. So if the fractions are just going to go away, i’ll eat the wrong answers and still comfortably hit my 70% requirement and spend tomorrow hammering in A&P submitted by /u/IndicationOk9860 [link] [comments]
In RN-BSN, good god what a joke the curriculum is. An opportunity to make nurses better is just squandered in a fluff filled English 1101 style pile of nonsense. That is all….guess I’ll keep funding the corruption of corporate nursing education to get this piece of paper that says “congrats you paid thousands to write discussion posts for a year and learned nothing of value towards becoming a better nurse” so that I can move on with my higher goals. submitted by /u/OwnSeaworthiness2470 [link] [comments]
Hi, I recently just graduated with my bachelors of science in psychology. I want to apply to ABSN programs but I don’t have any relevant nursing experience. I wanted to ask if I should be working to become a CNA? Should I do volunteer work at a hospital or inpatient facility? (My preferred option) or is there any other recommendations? My family tells me that working as a CNA won’t help me build experience.. I wanted to get opinions about how I should gain some relevant experience. I’m leaning towards volunteering because I know it’s very much needed in healthcare, and I’d be more comfortable starting a job that I’m familiar with as opposed to launching myself into the unknown (that I’m unlikely to get hired for). I’d love opinions and recommendations about how to look more competitive for nursing school. All of my prerequisites have been completed :) submitted by /u/Hot_Breakfast8628 [link] [comments]
Hello, I am torn because I have wanted to be a nurse for a long time and chose to go to community college. I was able to finish most of my community colleges pre requisites in high school except they split Anatomy and Physiology and I was unable to take those in high school. This past Spring semester I withdrew Physiology because I was going to get a D. I decided to retake the class this Summer and recently started a job thats overnights in a hospital as a tech. This job made school so much harder than before and my summer program was 2x as fast as regular spring semester. However the issue lies in the fact that you only get 2 tries for Anatomy or Physiology and have to get a C if you want to even be able to apply. I’ve considered switching degrees all together but have absolutely no idea what to do. I do have a passion for medicine but I struggle with school so much and recently found out I have ADHD. Any ideas as to how i can fix this dilemma and still become a nurse within 4 years?
I need to maintain full time enrollment, and I'll be done with my prereqs next semester, so I have to take extra classes to maintain my scholarship. I also will be applying for start of Spring 2028, so there will be a semester where I have no pre reqs to take. I'm currently thinking psychology, but was just wondering if there were any other recommendations! submitted by /u/Ancient-Resolve-1707 [link] [comments]
I’m looking at the nursing program at my local community college, and I would love to be a nurse, but I’m freaking out about how I’m going to do it while also needing to work. It seems like I won’t have time for a full time job, and I’m barely supporting myself as is. submitted by /u/Educational_Bet_3930 [link] [comments]
Do we need a nursing externship to find jobs? I didn't do one for personal reasons, and everyone is saying it will be hard for me to land a job after graduating. How true is that? submitted by /u/Proof_Plate [link] [comments]
I feel like I see this kind of post all the time, but I'm halfway through second semester and I feel so behind all my clinical groupmates. My grades are pretty good and my clinical instructor evaluated me generously, but he's also super patient and nice. I've passed IVPB meds several times and I still can't do it without some intervention from my instructor/RN, but almost everyone else can do it effortlessly. I have so much trouble balancing my care plan, charting, med passes, and actual patient care. Even with the patient care, my soft skills just aren't where they need to be. I did peri-care on a patient and had to help them switch sides several times because I lost the clean diaper underneath them, and had to have a CNA help me out. I've studied how to do bed baths multiple times and asked CNAs in my cohort, but I'm still lacking in practice. I also feel like my clinical groupmates are able to forge such strong connections with their patients, while being on time for their charting.
Hello. Im attending school next year to become an lpn. My vision is not the best probably 20/40 at best. I understand that each school is different with requirements but shouldn't they allow accommodation for me? I really want this career and don't want my vision to hinder me. Thank you. submitted by /u/Nfwheeler [link] [comments]
Hello everyone! As the title says, my wife is thinking about dropping out of nursing school. There’s a lot of details here, but i will try to be quick and clear. My wife has dreams to become a RN, unfortunately she wasted her first 3 years as an adult in Dental assistant classes and the workforce. She started nursing school online, for the first 2 quarters i think, then started to go to in person classes. Now we have two sons, a 3 year old, and a 1 year old. Obviously this is a very stressful time for a mother, and on top of that, she is trying to stay dedicated to schooling. I myself, work almost 2 hours away, and i am the bread winner. My job pays all the bills and we are pretty comfortable with my income. But my wife wants to do more with her life, and i don’t blame her… It can be very boring and stressful to be home all day everyday with two small children. Her school is like 1:10hr drive, and her clinicals were supposed to only be 20 minutes away, but today they were moved to a di
ABSN student here, first clinical rotation is this Friday. Just learned we’re graded through a daily evaluation system that feeds into a cumulative score, plus written assignments (journals, care plans, teaching plan) throughout plus a head to toe assessment. Would love advice on: What’s actually in your clinical bag (cheat sheets, snacks, etc.) • Must-have supplies beyond the obvious (stethoscope, pen light, watch with second hand) • Any other advice for a first clinical day Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Icy_Invite_6229 [link] [comments]
I’m a bit over halfway through my degree but interested in nursing. Would it make more sense to finish it and start an accelerated BSN program, or to switch to a Bio Science pre-nursing degree ASAP and get my philosophy minor? submitted by /u/Hot-Administration20 [link] [comments]
I’m in my last clinical rotation, and I am stuck with night shift. I didn’t choose to be on night shift, and I’m in the ICU. I feel like I am at a disadvantage because I’m not doing as many nursing skills as others who are on day shift. I advocate for myself and try to do as many skills as I can during my shifts, but there isn’t much to do. I literally have been just checking glucose every hour. In all my rotations, I haven’t been able to practice how to do IVs. submitted by /u/parksandrec19 [link] [comments]
My nursing program offers an optional 1 credit class called “Success in Nursing School”. It is not covered by financial aid at all, mostly online. Has anyone taken a similar course, and would you recommend it? I am scared it might take away time I need to focus on my actual coursework: Pathophysiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology Calculations, and Basic Concepts of Pharmacology… submitted by /u/star_rainbow00 [link] [comments]
I’ve seen multiple videos lately of people complaining about how even “soft nursing” jobs you still have to perform nursing duties. Like why even become a nurse if you don’t want to work with people? Do you guys feel that people are just becoming nurses now for the money and don’t even actually care about patient care? I feel like that’s what’s happening and now we’re getting nurses who have no empathy or compassion. submitted by /u/wixxiebaby [link] [comments]
Hello, just had OSCE on Cardiac Arrest. During defib, I was asked what initial Joules to give and I answered 120 J, because that's what I have read in the AHA guidelines that shock should be 120-200J in biphasic. But I was corrected by my CI because they said that it should be 200 J then 300 then 360 J. Which is correct? submitted by /u/Sweet_Purchase_9353 [link] [comments]
I am at the end of my program (literally like 2 weeks left) and I just have exams back to back to back. And on friday, my gf decided to inform me that she’s been emotionally checked out of our relationship for weeks/months now. And basically that like she still wants to make this work but she just has no energy left. She’s exhausted from med school, from arguing with me constantly and all these things. And basically put the decision in my hands of what to do going forward (aka couples therapy or break up). And I am suppressing everything as much as I can so i can just get through school and not fall apart. I just need advice from anyone else who has gone through any break up during nursing school. My last relationship did the same thing to me during an extremely important exam in undergrad that i almost failed as a result. And I just cannot afford to fall apart, i’ve literally worked so hard to get here. And i’m just really pissed that she waited until her semester was done to drop thi
To better explain myself I’m freaking out about the short time I have in the course, my first exam is on Monday 7/13 and today Tuesday 7/07 I only got through 2 chapters out the 8 we’re supposed to know. I’m scared I don’t want to fail 😭 does anyone have any study tips how I can be up to date with lecture? Please I’m nervous asl. submitted by /u/Luvbabydoll [link] [comments]
Hey everybody! To make a long post short, here's where I'm at. I've been slowly grinding to get through my pre-reqs for a nursing program while working as a full time EMT. The last 8 years of my life have been non-stop traumatic and while there have been moments of pure joy, they have been far outweighed by just...bad things in my life. I'm tough, but again...I've been through a lot and it's been concentrated in this 8 year period. I'm so close to being able to apply for my nursing program, but if I'm being realistic, I really don't think I'm physically capable of being successful in a nursing program. I am BURNED OUT. I really need to see a doctor, but don't currently have access to one. I suspect that what I'm dealing with will require more time than I have (until my application date) to recover from. The problem is, I will be disappointing a lot of people. I am so lucky to have had people go out of their way to support me on this journey--emotionally, spiritually, financially, all o
I've completed 30+ credits of nursing prerequisites (A&P I & II, microbiology, etc.) and got my EMT certification this spring. My original plan was to work as an ER tech for a year and apply to nursing school next fall. However I am not landing this job after ~4 weeks of applying to around 30 positions. I'm passing resume screens and getting interviews so I'd wager that eventually I'd get it. However I have the option to move in with family in a rural area and start an RN program next month at a small technical college. I'd likely graduate at least a year sooner, live rent-free, and work in a rural ED while in school. The tradeoff is giving up experience at a larger hospital and likely attending a lower-quality program with weaker clinicals. The faster path is looking more appealing. Which would you choose? submitted by /u/GreshlyLuke [link] [comments]
I start clinicals next week. I bought a pair of white sneakers that were supposed to be nurse approved. 2 weeks of just wearing them around the house to break them in and they already feel dead. The foam is flat, my arches hurt after 30 minutes. scared I won't survive an 8 hour shift. some advice please ? submitted by /u/goxper [link] [comments]
I am currently deciding between two ABSN programs (both around the same length), one in Seattle and one in SoCal near LA. My long term goal is to come back to California, particularly the Bay Area, as I am from there. I’ve heard that the California job market is brutal for new grads, especially in metro areas, with new grads struggling to find jobs even 6 months- a year after graduation (and some having to take CNA/PCT roles). But coming from a California school, I will be building connections within California, which may be helpful, as well as keep me within the state. People have been telling me to go out of state, get experience, and then come back to California after 2-3 years. I’ve heard that the job market in the Seattle area isn’t looking too good either, but it may be better than California. I’m afraid that I might have to take a job in a more rural area of Washington (I would ideally want to stay within the Seattle/ metro area), and might have a hard time coming back to Cali e
I'm really really sad about this. I can't even muster up the energy to be angry. I've worked on the same specialty unit for 3 years as a CNA and this whole time I've been in school. I have one more year of school left. Because it's a big job, I value work-life balance, and I'm very careful about how I'm perceived in professional settings, it's hard for me to make small talk because in my life outside of work, I'm a dirtbag lol. Unhealthy habits. Not put-together. My main hobbies are NSFW. Plus, I really am very busy and it's hard to manage social expectations from coworkers and small talk on top of everything else. I look up to these nurses. They're able to handle a lot and I've seen them do wonderfully kind things. Everyone I work with knows I'm in nursing school btw. The other day, I overheard four nurses talking about me wanting to become a psych nurse. One of them said "yeah you've gotta be a little psych to do well there so you know what it's like" and everyone laughed. I felt so
I do this all the time and I can't stop; For this question, I choose to discard and get a new kit because what if the indwelling catheter is also Latex? Is this a "bad" question or am I just doing too much. How do I stop? I feel like this style of thinking will help me in actual practice but harm me in taking the NCLEX. HELP! any advice! A nurse is setting up the sterile field for an indwelling catheter insertion. As the nurse applies the sterile gloves, the client verbalizes they forgot to mention a past allergy to latex. Which action does the nurse take? Instructs the client to use the call bell to call another nurse. Correct Answer Informs the client the procedure is brief so exposure will be minimal. Discards all of the equipment and obtains a new catheter kit. Your Answer Removes the sterile gloves to apply latex-free clean gloves. Question Explanation Rationale: The client is able to assist the nurse by using the call bell to call another nurse. The nurse can request a different
My problem with UWorld in the past was that it had over 3,000 questions, and I could never finish them all. The explanations were also mostly long paragraphs, which made studying feel overwhelming. I last used it about 7+ years ago for a different degree. How has it changed since then? Have they added voice-over explanations or videos, or is it still mostly text? Also, how do people realistically get through all 3,000 questions? I remember students doing 80+ questions a day, and I just can’t keep up with that pace. submitted by /u/Massive_Proof_8755 [link] [comments]
As stated in the title, I was wondering if people have found programs they can use while in school. I ask as I’m sure information can be lost within the two year process of the dense information we’re taught. Thanks! submitted by /u/Unhappy_Click2898 [link] [comments]
I’m starting to worry that nursing might not be for me anymore. I came into this program straight from high school. I’ve never been the strongest academically, in high school I had learning supports and extra time on tests (which I still have now). I’ve always struggled a bit with things like math and academics in general, but I did really well in my final year, which helped me get into the LPN program. I knew this program would be fast-paced and challenging, but I really wanted to push through. In my first semester, I struggled but managed to pass and move on. Now in second semester, things feel much harder. I’m currently only passing 2 out of my 7 classes, and we have tests almost every week. It feels like everything is rushed, like we’re just trying to pass instead of actually learning but for me, I’m struggling to do both. I’ve been failing test after test, and I feel completely burned out. It’s gotten to the point where I’m even failing my lab skill tests, which never used to happ