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I am about 2 weeks in my med surg placement in an elective surgery ward and tbh I really love it. I would rather be somewhere with higher acuity/acute patients because I get bored but I love chaos and being on my feet. I also like the quick turnover, woundcare, drains etc. But I see online people burn out fast from med surg and don’t like it. Did they enjoy their med surg placement? Or was it what they lucked into? Most my friends on med surg want to end up in the OR or clinic. For my capstone, should I apply for a high acuity ward maybe Cardiology? Or acute? My goal is to end up in the ED but I don’t think I want to go directly as a new grad and instead hone in my skills. submitted by /u/EvanderOnly [link] [comments]
I know UWorld is good for preparing for NCLEX. But how helpful is it during nursing school? submitted by /u/Foreign_Tomatillo876 [link] [comments]
I'm doing some summer studying before fall and came across burn classifications. Until yesterday I had only heard about 1st-3rd degree burns... How do y'all classify them? I've been told the nclex still tests on the degrees scale, but it says nothing about that in ATI... submitted by /u/kaptainklausenheimer [link] [comments]
I am feeling incompetent & old bc I am so old school with note taking & studying but it’s still not enough to barely make the 75% mark. I feel like I cannot really “train” my AI to help me to study, I’ve seen success stories of people using AI, having it do their slides and break it down for them, create exams, concept maps etc. I spend hrs studying off it, creating questions hell I even have them do a podcasts & using their prompts & I still don’t have “it”. Then when you do the exam it’s not even similar to the actual exam .-., there’s too much inconsistencies within my program too- No ai on assignments- but also use Ai to make ur own exam- but don’t rely on it too much bc the info can be not what we are using for the exam. Most of our material is off the PowerPoint, & nursing school is not about memorizing - but how my brain works is I have to memorize the concepts in order to understand to apply any situation/concept. I don’t know…I just feel useless :/. Any advice? submitted by /u
Hi everyone, my long-term goal is to move to NYC, ideally in 2028. I currently live in Florida and I’m trying to decide between two nursing paths. Option 1: Start an ABSN program next summer, graduate in 2028, and apply directly to new grad residency programs in NYC or another major city. Option 2: Start a diploma RN program this fall, graduate in July 2027, work for one year in my hometown while completing an online RN-to-BSN program, then apply to jobs in NYC as an experienced RN. Which path would give me the best chance of landing a job in NYC? Is it generally easier to get hired through a new grad residency, or as an RN with a year of experience? If NYC doesn’t work out right away, I’d also be happy with another walkable city like Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, or DC. But NYC is my dream, so I’d like to make the decision that gives me the strongest chance of ending up there. submitted by /u/Still-Significance70 [link] [comments]
hi! for context im enrolled in a 4-yr direct admit BSN program. I currently have 2 years left, but am really considering switching my major. I didn't love my clinical experience, and felt like the work I was doing wasn't what I expected when deciding to become a nurse. It could be because this was my first clinical so a lot if it was acclimation to that environment. It's a lot more maintenance(?) almost and requests like ordering food or turning off the IV alarm than I expected, or ambulating and turning (very important yes but not of interest to me). It could be because we have limited autonomy as student nurses. I think what I want to do is use the symptoms and clinical findings from the patient to figure out what's wrong with them and how to best help them, and make sure they have a thorough understanding of what's going on with them. I do enjoy caring for patients as well, but the most hands-on I've been able to get is giving injections and a little bit of wound care. I feel like t
I just started a new semester of nursing school for an accelerated bridge program. I’m a FT first responder and a mom to 2 babies. I feel extremely overwhelmed. In the first week alone we had 18 +2 hour modules to plus practicals. I already feel like I’m drowning. Plus add on wife and household responsibilities plus being a fire medic. I feel so defeated. I’m Considering deferring school again but all that would do is push me back … again.. any advices submitted by /u/SpecialistNo1033 [link] [comments]
How long did it take you to get into a ADN program? If you were waitlisted can you tell me how you went about it and your stats when applying? For those who went private how is it going? & for new grads how are you hanging with the current job market? submitted by /u/ConfidenceOk3877 [link] [comments]
Hi everyone! I am going to take A&P2 as a 5-weeks summer course starting next week, but I feel really anxious. I don't know if I will be able to do it. I'm taking it with a hard professor at a local community college before going to university in the fall. I've taken him before in the spring, and I got a 100 in his class so I did pretty good. But I feel really anxious after looking at the syllabus. There's like quizzes and exams back to back for lecture and lab. I don't know if I will be able to handle lecture and lab when I struggled with that with A&P1 during a regular semester... submitted by /u/Ancient-Resolve-1707 [link] [comments]
Hi all! This ones been bugging me since last night. 2 entries from Saunders, Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination book. First calculation, on hand is noted in the question as 10mg, so naturally H is 10 Second calculation, on hand is 0.4 mg (per tablet). But the H in the formula is 1 grain.... Now we know 1 grain is 60mg, but 1 grain is not the "on hand" in the scenario give, but 0.4 mg. So why is 1 grain the H there and why is the vehicle 60 grams when V is "1 tablet"? Thank you! submitted by /u/Novel-Rabbit8914 [link] [comments]
i’ve been a CNA for 6 years. now working as a hospice aide and i love it. me and my ex broke up for the first time in May and the next morning I got my acceptance to LPN school. we ended up getting back together but he kept up with terrible behavior and i ended stuff. but the heartbreak has been so bad still and i crashed out some. i feel things really deeply but this is a season i’ve wanted for myself for many years. i was denied last year and prior to that had a lot of things taking my focus away. this is probably the hardest summer i’ve ever had and i desperately need to shift my focus fully to school. i’m moving from my home town 35 minutes to a different city. y’all it’s so hard but i’ve made promises to myself that i have to keep. i believe i can do this but i know it will probably be the hardest thing i’ve ever done. i met some really sweet people at orientation and i’m hoping i can really build my life back and succeed. just looking for support, advice as i enter this season an
I am a relatively new RN and just got my first capstone student. She has been a paramedic in our hospital's (as in the hospital we both work at and she's doing her clinicals at) emergency department for 10 years. She is amazing at being a paramedic and already did half her capstone in the ED. She is more experienced than me in so many ways, she does ultrasound IVs (which I don't know how to do), gives meds and knows her pharm, knows way more about respiratory stuff, and has honestly taught ME so, so much. She's super humble and not at all like "I already know how to do that🙄", she's going to be an incredible nurse. However, I still want her clinical experience with me to be valuable. I work on a med/surg/tele unit. When I asked what she wants to learn or focus on, she told me she wasn't really sure because "she doesn't know what she doesn't know". I'm looking for suggestions on areas to hone in on. For those of you familiar with both the ED and med surg, what was difficult for you to a
I applied to the RN program and I was lucky to be accepted into the LPN program! I am excited to get my foot in the door and hopefully find a job that can help me pay for my bridge program later down the line :)) Only thing is that, majority of the class are folks in the first year of the ADN program- and the LPN students are separated by colored scrubs. It makes sense to me, but it feels difficult to connect with classmates who aren’t in the LPN program… Am I just overthinking this? submitted by /u/Thorny_white_rose [link] [comments]
I interviewed yesterday for my dream unit, pediatric med surg, as an internal applicant, and I honestly walked out feeling better than I ever have after an interview. For some background, I’m currently a PCT on a high acuity med surg and step down unit and have been there for about 7 months. Several months ago, before I was eligible to transfer, I actually reached out to the pediatric manager because I knew this was the specialty I wanted. I emailed asking if there was any opportunity to shadow or learn more about the unit because I wanted to make sure it was the right fit. She was incredibly kind and encouraged me to apply, but explained that I hadn’t reached the required 6 months in my current position yet, so I wasn’t eligible. I remember feeling disappointed, but I kept working on my current unit, gained more experience, and once I finally reached my 6 months, I applied again. The recruiter contacted me, and somehow I ended up interviewing with the same manager I had emailed months
im taking my PREREQUISITES for nursing and im done. i want to drop out. how does anyone have the motivation for this shit? IM DONEEEEEERER submitted by /u/Reasonable_Cash_1915 [link] [comments]
These are the courses I plan on possiblly taking for Fall and Spring. I want to take Patho in spring to see if I can get the extra consideration points for my nursing application at my university (since I have no other option for the points and they go based on a point ranking system rather than holistic review). Most of my classes were taken at cc, and I'm taking A&P 2 as a summer class next week. Fall: Chemistry for Non-Science Majors, Nutrition, Medical Terminology, and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles (upper division elective) Spring: Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Intro to Professional and Clinal Concepts in Nursing, Basic Concepts in Human Sexuality (for my Psych minor) submitted by /u/Ancient-Resolve-1707 [link] [comments]
Any advice going to pediatric clinicals? It’s funny because I used to be so against wanting to work with Peds but my mind did a complete 180 and now I’m wanting to. We only have 3 clinical days which sucks, I wish there were more, but I’m wondering if anyone has any advice that would make it go smooth. I’m wanting to eventually end up in Peds ER but where I’m at you need at least a year of ER Experience or experience with Peds, but I’m hoping to make some connections while there. Any advice would be great! submitted by /u/wixxiebaby [link] [comments]
Hello, I’m new to this discussion board but I was hoping to connect with anyone who can give me points and tips to pass high acuity. I’m currently DROWNING with a terrible professor, I’m in an accelerated program so it’s 8 weeks in total. Any advice or help is greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/ArgumentEquivalent78 [link] [comments]
I’m am transitioning into a second career from years of bartending and working in the service industry. I have applied and got accepted into an associate nursing program, but would love to join a military branch at some point if possible. are there any opportunities in the military for older students who want to work in healthcare? what could i do now to help my chances in the future? submitted by /u/malkatabeki [link] [comments]
I’m beginning a university entrance level course to get into Nursing School next year. I am really anxious about it, and I am so scared I’m not going to do well or I’ll fail under all the immense pressure that nurses/nurse students talk about. I hear how people talk about the 3:00am wake-ups to placements, constant stress and exams/tests. I feel way to snowflakey to succeed. There is so much negativity put around Nursing I rethink whether I should go for it or not, I’m so worried that it’ll be awful. Please share your honest opinions. Thank you!! submitted by /u/alexIovesplants [link] [comments]
Hi everyone, I'm 26 and trying to make what feels like one of the biggest career decisions of my life. I've spent months researching different healthcare careers, shadowing, reading posts here, and talking to people in the field. I keep going back and forth between nursing and diagnostic medical sonography, and I'd really appreciate some insight. One thing that makes this decision difficult is my family history. Nursing has been a huge part of my family for decades. My grandmother was an ER nurse for 36 years. My dad has been an OR nurse for 31 years. My stepmom has been a PACU nurse for 42 years. My uncle was in nursing school hoping to work in oncology before passing away suddenly earlier this year. My mom worked in nursing admin as an exec assistant to the nursing director for 10 years. So I grew up hearing nursing stories at the dinner table. Healthcare has always felt familiar to me, and I think that's part of why I'm drawn to it. I spent all of high school prepping to go to nursi
So I am student. I’m currently on my third year still working to finish off my pre-reqs and co-reqs. I know I’m getting my Associates Degree in Health Science to become a registered nurse and moving forward I have to get my bachelors degree. That’s where I get lost. I have to get my bachelors degree in what to become an NICU nurse? I’m aware I need to get nursing experience and specialize in neonatal care. My other question is how do you do that? Could anyone help clear this up or give me any advice. Thank you so much. submitted by /u/TelevisionTop1490 [link] [comments]
I’m looking for honest opinions because I feel like I’m trying to piece together a backup plan and I’m not sure if it’s smart or if I’m overthinking. I’m 22 and finishing my bachelor’s degree in Public Health this summer. My cumulative GPA is around 2.9. I’ve already been accepted into an accelerated BSN program that starts in August, but the biggest issue is financing it. The ABSN program is about $45,000, and I don’t have a cosigner. I’ve been applying for scholarships, looking into military programs, hospital sponsorships, private loans, pretty much everything. Right now I’m not confident that I’ll be able to cover the cost. Because of that, I’ve started looking at LPN programs as a backup plan. The thing is, my parents are very focused on education and I know they would see an LPN program as a step backward, especially since I already have a bachelor’s degree. They would probably be much happier if I went straight into a master’s program. submitted by /u/Popular-Ear5697 [link] [com
Hello everyone, I wanted to post a recent case involving renewing my BLS license with AHA. I’ve used it once in the past to find an instructor to get certified for nursing school (requirement). This time around, I was scammed $85 with potentially little to no recourse. This is to be more vigilant as I was not expecting to be scammed through the American Hearts Association. I understand they are the middle man, but they could have done more to prevent this. I am now out on $85. Here’s what happened, I searched for a CPR class near me (through AHA). Found a class that accommodated my schedule. Paid the instructor $85 via Venmo per instructions (just like the first and different instructor before). Then sent the instructor a message via their contact information. They never responded to my message, tried calling but they never answered. Sent them an email, again no response. Realized their info was out of state (first odd sign). Found their website (now shutdown) and saw they had register
Do yall know any? submitted by /u/Severe-Doughnut4065 [link] [comments]
I'm looking for honest advice from people who have been through the California BRN process or know someone who has. I'm currently taking prerequisites at a California community college and my goal is to apply to BSN programs in a couple of years. Here's my situation: I have multiple alcohol-related cases from 2022–2023. Two of them are misdemeanor DUI cases that are still pending. The other alcohol-related cases have already been resolved. I'm represented by an attorney, and the plan is to get all of the criminal cases resolved before I ever apply to nursing school or the BRN. I wouldn't be applying to the California BRN until around 2030–2031. I've been reading the BRN website and the newer California licensing laws, but I'm still worried that all of this could prevent me from becoming an RN. For those who have experience with the California BRN: Should I keep investing years into nursing school? Has anyone here (or someone you know) been licensed in California after having two or mor
UPDATE: tysm for all the replies they were all very very helpful!! i decided on doing two (unpaid - yes they are my only options available to me) during my last year (the next two sems for me) so i wouldn’t have to worry about paying summer tuition. from your replies, i figured that it isn’t a “doom” situation if I didn’t take the summer one. although, of course the experience would totally be valuable & worth it! :) ————— i am studying to get my bsn. is an unpaid externship worth doing over summer break? if i do, i’d have to pay ~1.3k in tuition for the summer externship class. i also don’t have other classes i can take for the summer. though i do wonder if that externship experience over summer would be a good investment. submitted by /u/Opening-Mud-1018 [link] [comments]
Hi everyone, I’m graduating from a pre-licensure BSN program at the University of New Mexico, but I’m planning to apply for RN licensure by examination and take the NCLEX through the California BRN. I know California treats this as an out-of-state U.S. graduate application, and I’ve been looking at the CA BRN education requirements. From what I understand, CA requires certain classes with lab like anatomy, physiology, and microbiology which I took already in my 1st undergraduate degree in CA. I also took behavioral and social sciences courses as well as communication courses during that time. My main concern is that I know at least 500 direct patient-care clinical hours total, with at least 30 supervised direct patient-care hours in each area: geriatrics, med-surg, psych/mental health, obstetrics, and pediatrics. I’m trying to understand how strict CA BRN is with out-of-state BSN graduates and whether they usually require a separate official clinical/theory hour breakdown, or if the fi
Hi! Prospective nursing student here. I already hold a Bachelor’s in Communication and the accelerated nursing programs around me are Entry Level Master’s of Science in Nursing programs with an NP pathway. They’re set up to earn your BSN quickly then designed to work as little or as much as you’d like while completing your Masters + NP certification. I know the mass consensus is that you shouldn’t go direct NP without nursing experience, but if it’ll get me through school the quickest, is it a bad idea to complete everything and then work as an RN for awhile even with NP licensing? I really want to be in women’s health with a focus in postpartum care. Trying to figure out the best route. I don’t want to drag out schooling but also don’t want to work as an NP before I’m ready. Currently 25 yo. submitted by /u/sdnanny [link] [comments]
Hello everyone, I received an academic dismissal because I had first failed pediatrics, passed the class, then moved on to public health, where another issue happened. During one of my clinical days, I was very tired, using the bathroom a lot, and thirsty, and at the time, I just thought I was lacking sleep and water. During my clinical, I almost made a medical error because I assumed a patient who came in that morning was someone who handled their medications independently. That was because another patient usually comes in the morning, sets their things down, and handles their business. The medical error was caught before anything happened, thankfully, and I was sent home early because of my visible fatigue and my frequent bathroom use. I later learned that the clinical site had requested that I not be back at the site because of my performance that day, which resulted in an automatic second failure. This was what caused me to be dismissed. I went to the hospital 4 days later, as my s
I got those classes coming up soon and was curious on what I would exactly do? submitted by /u/MrGilber [link] [comments]
I dropped an accelerated nursing program realizing it was too fast for me and my heart wasn’t there. What do I do now ? submitted by /u/Inner-Frame6570 [link] [comments]
I had dropped maternity early on bc it was combined with pediatrics, and i felt it was so much material tacked on at once, every week. I wish i had listened to my friend and stayed in cause she managed to pass both and move on without me to the third and final semester. I was passing medsurg but after spring break i felt so demotivated to come back study, and I was feeling super depressed and was doomscrolling. I had failed the third exam and final. Even worse was finding out that some students had gotten curves after the final after emailing the professor, some who had even had lower grades than me. I plan to spend the summer to study up on maternity, and im about to see a therapist. i feel somewhat confident in medsurg bc i was passing the classes before i stopped studying, but man it sucks that i lost sight of my goal and succumbed to pressure. submitted by /u/XenoGamR [link] [comments]
In my final preceptorship and as I am increasing my patient load, I am struggling a little bit on when to chart things. It is usually my basic assessment that takes me awhile to chart and sometimes isn’t documented until a couple hours after I have actually done it. Looking for your best advice when it comes to organizing your time when it comes to documenting in a timely manner. Also any other advice to help me create good habits and develop my foundational skills. Thanks! submitted by /u/Stumblinaround [link] [comments]
Hi everyone. I’m a Type 1 diabetic in Chicago exploring a career shift into diabetes education, possibly working toward becoming a CDCES down the line. I’m trying to get a realistic sense of what this path actually involves, both the day-to-day of the job itself and what the training/program experience is like from people currently in school or early in their careers (nursing or dietetics students, new RNs/RDs, anyone working toward CDCES). If you’re further along: what does your role actually look like in an outpatient diabetes/endocrinology setting? What do you spend most of your time on (education, charting, calls, etc.)? If you’re still in school: what has the program itself been like so far, clinicals, coursework, exam prep, and does it feel like it’s setting you up for this kind of role? Also curious what path people are choosing (RN vs RD) and why, and if it’s felt worth it so far. Just trying to understand what I’d actually be stepping into before committing to a long program.
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