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ok ok ok I won't
. All jokes aside though that's not what I'm worried about. I'm just worried about hurting the patient and accidentally doing something that is not within my scope of practice and getting sued.#NTNurses RNs (Registered Nurses)/Student Nurses Of NikeTalk Official Thread.
ok ok ok I won't
. All jokes aside though that's not what I'm worried about. I'm just worried about hurting the patient and accidentally doing something that is not within my scope of practice and getting sued.
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ok ok ok I won't
Have you done any type of clinical a before? CNA or anything?
If not, just a few tips:
1. Don't do anything you're not confident in doing. It's not a big deal. If you need to ask to watch the nurse do it a few times before you do it, then do that.
2. Things aren't always done by procedure or by the book, so kind of just learn on the fly.
3. Learning the setup and where everything is probably the hardest things with clinicals.
4. Have fun and learn
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Pdino is right. Everyone still in Nursing school should dive right in and get their hands dirty. That's how I learned.
Pay attention to methods and tricks in cannulations and if your clinical instructor will let you, insert a foley to a real patient. You're going to want to know all these skills especially if you want to jump into acute care. That's where it's at.
And to answer a fellow NTer's question earlier, I just turned 26.
Get your BSN asap because that's what made me stay ahead of the game. Ended up in Surgical ICU fresh as a new grad and Im being rotated around my hospital when an ICU nurse is needed in the MICU, CCU, or PACU.
-Drew
Pay attention to methods and tricks in cannulations and if your clinical instructor will let you, insert a foley to a real patient. You're going to want to know all these skills especially if you want to jump into acute care. That's where it's at.
And to answer a fellow NTer's question earlier, I just turned 26.
Get your BSN asap because that's what made me stay ahead of the game. Ended up in Surgical ICU fresh as a new grad and Im being rotated around my hospital when an ICU nurse is needed in the MICU, CCU, or PACU.
-Drew
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just curious, does BSN allow you to get a higher or better position as an RN? Because there are private institutions, and AA degrees that allow folks to take the RN nclex. Then they get their RN license. Is their RN license inferior than an RN license that is obtained by someone who got a BSN? or is it merely bragging rights, and to separate yourself in the now fierce competition of nursing?
I know back before anyone wanted to be nurses because of money (yea im calling most of yall out lol) all my aunts (filipino) were becoming RNs with just some classes at the JC, take the nclex, then boom get hired cause no one was becoming nurses back then. Now all these young RNs out of school just waiting for my aunts to retire lol
I know back before anyone wanted to be nurses because of money (yea im calling most of yall out lol) all my aunts (filipino) were becoming RNs with just some classes at the JC, take the nclex, then boom get hired cause no one was becoming nurses back then. Now all these young RNs out of school just waiting for my aunts to retire lol
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In general the pay is higher for a BSN graduate compared to someone with just their RN license. There are also several "magnet" hospitals that are converting to taking ONLY nurses with BSN. It matters.
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It's just the accepted standard now, similarly to how a high school degree is looked at for society.
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I know here in NY it's a big thing. BSN RNs get paid an educational differential and many hospitals are looking for BSN degrees now.
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All depends on the hospital. I had my ADN, was enrolled in a BSN program and was able to get multiple job offers. Some hospitals give you a few years after being hired to complete the BSN.
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Any nurses on here that regret not going further into your education or choosing a different profession? Med school, PA school, etc? 
I'm just curious because I see a lot of younger RNs asking docs about the cost of going to med school and all the details about their experience. I work in a position where I see a lot of students who are applying to med school/PA programs and whenever a student says they want to be an RN or something like an X-ray tech for instance, it's somewhat frowned upon.. Not ******** on either of those positions at all, just can't think of a better way to word it.
I'm just curious because I see a lot of younger RNs asking docs about the cost of going to med school and all the details about their experience. I work in a position where I see a lot of students who are applying to med school/PA programs and whenever a student says they want to be an RN or something like an X-ray tech for instance, it's somewhat frowned upon.. Not ******** on either of those positions at all, just can't think of a better way to word it.
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^ some people are happy where they are. My friend's wife works as a floor nurse and her coworker says he loves it. Not me though, I want to at least get my BSN and move on to something that's less stressful. Also not everyone wants to be a PA or doctor. It would be cool to have that title though but don't want it that bad.
Also for you nurses, do you guys use a wrist watch or pocket watch? I want to lean towards the pocket watch because I feel like the wrist will get heavily contaminated from all those hours put in, even with proper PPE and hand hygiene.
Also for you nurses, do you guys use a wrist watch or pocket watch? I want to lean towards the pocket watch because I feel like the wrist will get heavily contaminated from all those hours put in, even with proper PPE and hand hygiene.
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I hate the skin irritation from wearing a wrist watch and washing your hands so much. The watch leaves an imprint of itself on my skin/wrist. I practically wear my watch on my middle forearm now so water never touches it.
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This is the watch my sister uses. Movement Fob Brooch Pendant Pocket Tunic Watches
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My sister is on phone with my dad right now, she passed her exam.
BSN Official
I'm so happy for her and respect all you Nurses.
BSN Official
I'm so happy for her and respect all you Nurses.
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Officially a RN in Cali.
i finally got the monkey off my back and passed the NCLEX on my second attempt.
feelsgoodman
i finally got the monkey off my back and passed the NCLEX on my second attempt.
feelsgoodman
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Nice! Found out I passed mine today .anyone planning to taking it I would def recommend u world
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Congrats to the both of you hopefully one day I can join
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Great For you guys!
How old are y'all?
How old are y'all?
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turning 26 this month. i know i know, took me a minute. just happy to be headed in the right direction
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That's pretty young I mean I'm 23 and I'm just now trying to get into a RN program
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make sure to do well on your prereqs (anatomy, physio, micro etc) and volunteer at a hospital. get a good TEAS test score too (not sure if you have to take that before applying. i remember i had to)
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Congrats to y'all 
Age doesn't mean anything, fam, you're still young as hell.
I'm 23 & I'm just back getting on my grind. I still have to take my 3 science prereqs (one a semester)before I can see about transferring to a university for my BSN.
Going to forego summer school this year & volunteer at a hospital to get that experience under my belt.
Age doesn't mean anything, fam, you're still young as hell.
I'm 23 & I'm just back getting on my grind. I still have to take my 3 science prereqs (one a semester)before I can see about transferring to a university for my BSN.
Going to forego summer school this year & volunteer at a hospital to get that experience under my belt.
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^ hey man as long you have a plan, you should be good. Dont be like me and slack off on the important prereqs. Wasted one semester retaking a class because i got a C.
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That's actually me right now 
In all honesty, I should have been done with my prereqs.
I've dropped anatomy 3 times :x
Two W's because my heart wasn't in it (life got in the way).
Funny thing is, both times I dropped & got a W I had an A in the class up until that point. Now, I have to do a few workshops & write a letter to the Biology dept. dean on how this time I'll do better blah blah blah.
It is what it is though, no reflecting on the past anymore... I'm only looking to move forward
In all honesty, I should have been done with my prereqs.
I've dropped anatomy 3 times :x
Two W's because my heart wasn't in it (life got in the way).
Funny thing is, both times I dropped & got a W I had an A in the class up until that point. Now, I have to do a few workshops & write a letter to the Biology dept. dean on how this time I'll do better blah blah blah.
It is what it is though, no reflecting on the past anymore... I'm only looking to move forward
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Damn Rob I'm with you. I'm 25 and I'm on Ana/phsio 2 right now and need micro. I got a c in my first anatomy 
So trying to get A in these next two
So trying to get A in these next two
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Just need to get into nursing school and then survive, after that it's all experience
