#NTNurses RNs (Registered Nurses)/Student Nurses Of NikeTalk Official Thread.

[allreds]

Quick question for you fellas. Let's say you're working a CNA/caregiver type of job and you don't like it, does it necessarily mean going the RN route isn't for you? Right now I'm working as a caregiver and it seems that I can't seem to get it right. The office keeps changing my clients because the previous ones weren't a good fit for me. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm also starting the RN program at my school this coming January so now I'm on the fence whether I want it or not. What do NT?

 

[lbrigs]

@allreds..!im a cna and im in my 4th semester of nursing school.. I can say the environments differ and you have plenty of options such as a hospital/docs box/homecare. Maybe you should try switching it up to a hospital so you can utilize yourself more.. By that i mean assisting in getting vital signs and not only limiting yourself to baths and feedings.. You can tag along to codes and help do cpr... You can transport pts to dialysis,ct ect.. Maybe you just need to be exposed to more.

 

[lolcomin]

Quick question for you fellas. Let's say you're working a CNA/caregiver type of job and you don't like it, does it necessarily mean going the RN route isn't for you? Right now I'm working as a caregiver and it seems that I can't seem to get it right. The office keeps changing my clients because the previous ones weren't a good fit for me. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm also starting the RN program at my school this coming January so now I'm on the fence whether I want it or not. What do NT?

I mean so I do have my CNA license, I'm 19, but if never want to be a CNA in an assisted living or extended care because real nurses do do that kind of work, and I get paid more at my current job. It doesn't mean that you're not cut out for RN duties. Like the other guy said, try and switch it up, see if you can be a CNA at a hospital or something

 

[allreds]

Good feedback. I don't mind seeing blood and all that stuff, I just can't picture myself feeding and wiping *** for the rest of my laugh.

 

[raysweatshirt]

Good feedback. I don't mind seeing blood and all that stuff, I just can't picture myself feeding and wiping *** for the rest of my laugh.

I'm currently a Nurse Tech in the ER at a trauma 2 hospital, I never had to feed anyone and I probably have to wipe *** and stuff once a shift which isn't too bad. I mostly hook patients up to the monitor n take vitals , do 12 lead ekgs (which is easy). Hand items to RN's during codes, and inserting a lot of catheters. It's easy work once u get a hang of it and it doesn't take long to get a hang of it. My suggestion is to look into cna/er tech work in the ER. It's not as bad as it seems and it gives u a different outlook on nursing.

 

[Los Angeles]

CNA/Caregiver should be sort of a stepping stone to become an LVN/RN.

Some people just get too comfortable doing what they do.

Nursing scopes / duties change the further you go up the ladder, but doesn't mean you forget where you came from. Always be willing to help but not too much you get punked around.

 

[lbrigs]

@allreds.. Same, but i think what changed my thinking was i got to see a better view as a student to why those things may have happened... Ive been working in the hospital for about 5years.. When i first started i was like why are these ppl peeing and crapping all over the place every 6minutes lol... But as a student you remind youreself theyre getting fluids/theyre getting lasix so you learn to take your negative reasoning and start rationalizing and making your job easier by doing things such as offering them to the bathroom whenever youre in the room.. As a student ive become more effecient as a nurseaide/tech/cna.. But my days are numbered as school progresses and hopefully i get thru

 

[kvsm23vs24]

Anyone get into nursing with bad grades

I'm talking about a C in the core Bio classes or even retake a class? Man I suck

 

[dontbelikethat]

Anyone get into nursing with bad grades

I'm talking about a C in the core Bio classes or even retake a class? Man I suck

Depends on your program, if you get a bad grade, then just retake the class.

My program uses the TEAS test as the main factor for acceptance and only factors in GPA as tiebreakers.

 

[just nikes]

Not quite nursing but I'm almost done with my first semester studying Radiology. Take two year to become an R.T. then you can go into specializations after a year of working as an R.T. I'm thinking MRI or Radiation Therapy but really have to look more into it down the road when I know more of what I'm getting into.

Highly recommend the field for those who like the healthcare field but don't think they can handle everything a nurse can do. Also the school is a lot more hands on than nursing school is. I work at a hospital now and I give you RNs a lot of credit

 

[dontbelikethat]

Knew a dude that was an R.T, incredibly smart and brilliant dude, but he ended up having to retire as an R.T due to accumulating too much radiation in his system. I hear that it's kind of difficult to do that though with all the precautions they have, but it's still possible obviously.  That kind of scared me away from it, but I love Nursing anyways so it all works out.

 

[drew]

Anyone in here work in any ICUs and took the CCRN?

I'm in Surgical ICU and I'm planning on taking it.



-Drew

 

[lbrigs]

Last semester guys!! Pray/wish me luck

 

[$tacy]

My girl start school next month. Its been along time coming for this ****. I paid for her to get her cna 4 years ago as a stepping stone in the field, just so happened she got pregnant and it kinda set both our plans back. My son will be starting school for free (yes) next year and she started working in the hospital last year and they will cover most of the cost of her education. She really passionate about this **** tho and love what she do, I know I couldn't do it but I admire how serious sh take it. She wins all types of awards at work and got a team of nurses who got an open door policy willing to help her with any and everything. Just can't wait til this over so we can take that next step in life.

 

[paradise50]

Survived 1st semester [emoji]128531[/emoji]

 

[drew]

My prayers to all of you still on the way to your degrees and licenses.

I know it's crazy difficult, but you'll be able to taste the fruits of your labor soon enough. You'll feel nothing less than blessed.



-Drew

 

[illicit305]

about to start at west coast university in miami , BSN program.....any feedback please .....am i choosing the right school / program ? any feedback / opinions / stories / info ? please help NT am i doing the right thing 

 

[josebronx]

about to start at west coast university in miami , BSN program.....any feedback please .....am i choosing the right school / program ? any feedback / opinions / stories / info ? please help NT am i doing the right thing 

Havent heard of this school fam but community college or state college students get hired quicker, hospitals tend to pass on graduates from these papermill colleges (Not saying that west coast is that). Do you have your RN?
Male RN graduates find jobs easier then women too..


Paramedic student checking in. The women in nursing classes>>>>paramedic class

 

[illicit305]

Havent heard of this school fam but community college or state college students get hired quicker, hospitals tend to pass on graduates from these papermill colleges (Not saying that west coast is that). Do you have your RN?
Male RN graduates find jobs easier then women too..


Paramedic student checking in. The women in nursing classes>>>>paramedic class

no RN yet , im starting from scratch theyre advising me that its to get my BSN and ill be graduating in 2019 

 

[illicit305]

i want to go to community college over here but its such a mission to get in ......Miami Dade

 

[josebronx]

i want to go to community college over here but its such a mission to get in ......Miami Dade

Ill go with the BSN too is I were in your shoes, seems like a RN license is not enough these day. It used to be just for supervisors or those in admin.

It is a mission but its worth it, cheaper and better program. Have you looked into Broward College? Open application 2 times a year with few pre-reqs needed. They have one in Dade I think.

 

[illicit305]

Ill go with the BSN too is I were in your shoes, seems like a RN license is not enough these day. It used to be just for supervisors or those in admin.

It is a mission but its worth it, cheaper and better program. Have you looked into Broward College? Open application 2 times a year with few pre-reqs needed. They have one in Dade I think.

yeah thats what i read online , a lot of "BSN instead of RN required by 2020" articles as well.......i know the community college is a lot less expensive.....but for some reason i "trust" this school in making it as easy as possible for me to get me through this .....if it matters ....27 years old , live on my own , have a daughter , and bills.......pepper my angus i know but ill do what it takes and i have support from my daughters mother side on helping me watch her while im class / work etc...

 

[josebronx]

yeah thats what i read online , a lot of "BSN instead of RN required by 2020" articles as well.......i know the community college is a lot less expensive.....but for some reason i "trust" this school in making it as easy as possible for me to get me through this .....if it matters ....27 years old , live on my own , have a daughter , and bills.......pepper my angus i know but ill do what it takes and i have support from my daughters mother side on helping me watch her while im class / work etc...

fam if that's the case just go with that school. Just make sure they are accredited, I repeat ACCREDITED... you don't want to spend all that time and find out your not getting a license..
There are a ton of nursing schools that ARE NOT ACCREDITED in south FL

Male graduates have a slight better chance getting hired anyways so good luck to you.

 

[illicit305]

https://westcoastuniversity.edu/pro.../nursing-school-accreditation-what-is-it.html

im sorry im very ignorant to the topic , they mentioned that WASC accreditation plenty of times in the , is there a specific one that isnt shown on that link that i should look for ? 

 

[lamekilla]

This thread is amazing and may have shaped my life...

I recognize many of the NT'ers in here and you guys are truly an inspiration. I would love some advice guys..

A little about my story, I started college at University of West Georgia years back. My major was biology and like many others fell into the college party world. Was still taking basic classes but were getting C's, D's and F's to the point where I ended up being academically dismissed from the university. This was a low point in my life and caused me to focus on myself for a little while. I ended up getting a customer service position for delta and made a little bread but obviously living pay check to pay check. This was really disheartening to my family full of people who've made their career in medicine. From my aunt, to my cousin, to my father. All 3 are nurses. My younger brother has been excelling in college at Ga state and is going for pharmacy along with my older cousin. Seeing time pass me by I decided to enroll in a community college near me, Georgia Military College and begin attending there. My counselor looking at my transcript set up a road map for me basically because at the time I started I still wasn't sure what I wanted to do, my goal was just to get back into a university. I still wanted my major to be biology but the counselor suggested making it general studies for the time being and wherever I transfer to after that, I could change my major to bio.

I took my prerequisite classes there and aced them. A in Bio1, B in Bio 2, A in A+P 1, A in A+P 2 and A in Micro! Was able to make up classes I made D's and F's in with Psychology and chemistry and made an A and B in those respectively. I was really proud of myself and just this past week registered for graduation with my associates degree.

I just did my application for Georgia State University and I'm pretty sure I'll get in because I have the credits as well as the GPA and be able to start in May but have been thinking about my future a lot because now I'm about a year and a half away from a bachelors degree that was a LONG time coming. This is where this thread and advice come into play fellas. I'm leaning toward...well actually want to get into nursing! I have a general love for people and the pay is really good. (My cousin just bought a 2014 Audi A5 ) how do I go about getting into the nursing program next. Should I keep my degree biology or change it to nursing? What am I looking forward to in terms of the next couple of years in terms of me having a 2 year degree now? I've always had my head wrapped around either pharmacy, physical therapy, or being a fam & gen practitioner but nursing is damn near a family thing at this point and NT is full of a great informative people! Any info would be great, and again thank you guys! Reading this thread this morning was literally a sign for my future. I hope to be updating this thread regularly and being amongst you guys really soon.