I received another “ask me a question” and it comes from Marie and here is what she asked:
“Does it matter what hospitals you do your clinicals at? I am starting a nursing program at a University that has 2 Nursing campuses in different cities. They are the same programs, but one is older and has affiliations with more Hospitals, but is smaller and harder to enroll in classes I need. The other is newer, has a larger campus and therefore easier to enroll in the classes I need but because their nursing program is newer they are not affiliated with very many Hospitals.”
Marie thanks for you question. I understand your concern on if you should enroll in the clinicals/classes that are more affiliated with the local hospitals because getting hired will be easier. However, the school I went to was affiliated with the local hospital in my area and many of the students from my school got jobs from the hospital but so did other students who did not attend affiliated schools.
I really don’t think it will affect you but if you are worried about it I would ask you admission office to make sure. When you start looking for a job I would be really aggressive and start early so you can get a position. If you are worried about the opportunities you may get I wouldn’t worry about it because you will probably have access to better equipment and resources than the older school.
I hope I answered you question and good luck Marie!
I hope every one is having a totally awesome Tuesday. Sorry I haven’t made a post in a couple of days. I have been sooo busy like you wouldn’t believe. I only had ONE stinking day off last week. Balancing orientation for my new job with clinicals and school is a little demanding. Crazy me pulled three 12 hours shifts in a row this weekend. I have never done it before and figured I would give it a try because I will be doing it when I work. Believe it or not it wasn’t that bad considering I was busy all of the days before I pulled them. I think the second day was the worst and the third day went by fast. Saturday and Sunday were very busy days but Monday was constant but not crazy.
I actually feel like I am getting a grasp of the nursing stuff lol and I feel like I know what I’m doing. I feel more comfortable with my documentation, communication (patient interaction), and assessment skills. Yesterday I did a complete discharge all by myself. I had to call and make appointments for the pt, complete discharge teaching, filling out of the paper work (many papers to complete), put in for transport to pick up the patient, and house keeping to clean the room……..and I did this all by myself….woohoo!!
The most interesting thing I got to do during clinicals was give meds through a PEG tube and change out the tubing for the feedings known as Jevity. A PEG tube is a tube that is inserted through the skin that enters the stomach. The pt gets medications and “food” (in liquid form) through it and it goes straight into their stomach. Many pts have them because they are a huge aspiration risk (meaning their “windpipe” doesn’t close fast enough and the food/liquid enters into their lungs causing problems) or they have problems chewing & swallowing food.
Oh yeah and I’m finally learning the whole IV pump thing. I feel like my school sort of didn’t touch on this subject very well but I think I have finally got the hang of it. I have got good at hanging antibiotics, priming the tubing, and setting up the pump. I feel I still need to work on putting doctor’s orders into the computer and communication with the doctors. We don’t have a clerical on the floor I work on so we have to put in all of our orders…yeah it takes time.
Guess what……HESI is this Friday every one. Sheew!! I’m nervous…I can’t believe it is already here it…it came up really fast. I’ve been studying so I hope it will pay off. I just want to get it over with. I’ll keep you all up-dated!
Saturday is my Mammaw’s birthday and we are going out to eat at this restaurant called Fatz (cool name huh? lol). They are suppose to have some great food. I got her a gift certificate at this place she has been wanting to get her hair cut and a book called “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren. It is a very good/inspirational book……something she has been wanting to read.
Here is my outlook for the week: Tuesday (today): OFF, Wednesday: class 1230-330, Thursday-more orientation 8-4, Friday: HESI, Saturday: going out to eat for my Mammaw’s birthday, and Sunday: REAL Work (getting paid….finally) 7am-7pm.
I hope everyone has a great week! Pray for me about HESI….
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