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Nursing School...
« on: Mar 14th, 2005, 5:49pm » |
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You know, had I known that nursing school would be this rediculous and everything else it has been, I would have continued on my path to go to med school. I thought med school would be too hard for me with all my health concerns. Although, there’s this girl I’m friends with who is a 2nd year med student and she seems to live in a complete state of blissful ignorance of how things are in the real world of health care. Most of my med school friends have been like that. I probably never would have been that way because of my patient experiences, but at the same time…nursing school has been one gigantic boot to the gut of how much health care really sucks. They keep asking us in our program if it was as bad as we thought it was going to be.
I think finally after all this time, my answer would be, “No. It was far worse.”
69 days until hell freezes over and I get to graduate.
I want OUT. 
(And yes, if you are wondering..it has been one hell of a bad day here in nursing student land...)
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #1 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 7:15pm » |
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Hang in there, Carrie...it's almost over.
Then you can go and DO....that's the part that makes it worth it...
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #2 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 7:24pm » |
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Thanks Nani,
I'm just frustrated and in kind of a bad mood right now. I feel bad for getting so worked up over everything, but some days...it just seems like the final straw!
For my one pharmacology class, they gave me a C+. I'd gotten B's on both exams and 100% on one in-class assignment. Because I missed another in-class assignemtn for a JOB interview...mind you...that's not considered an acceptable excuse and therefore I have a C+ in the class. That's great!
Then last week right after my surgery, I found out that my advisor placed us for our critical care preceptorships...which is our final clinical. All this time, I've been discussing with my advisor about how I plan to make up the 48 hours I missed when I was in the hospital while doing my critical care clinical in the neonatal unit, which is where I got my job. Turns out last week, I got placed in the Emergency Department. I kind of freaked out because I didn't know how I'd fit in the 48 hours then. Well, I emailed my advisor (who created the schedule) twice and also emailed my future clinical instructor to try to figure out where, how, and when I would put those 48 hours.
Today my advisor emailed me to say that I was way out of line in making those contacts and that I need to see her before contacting anyone else. Apparently, I'm still making up the 48 hours in neonatal while I'm doing the ER clinical rotation...although that's not the impression I got when I signed the 48 hour makeup contract. The reason I was upset was because I thought that I had to make up the 48 hours in the area where I'm doing clinical.
So now she's all pissed off at me, and she thinks I'm a whack job.
Then the past two nights have been the explosive nosebleeds, so I called ENT today. They fit me in at the end of the day although I had to speed over there from the health district in west philly. They basically suctioned out my brain through my sinuses! haha It really hurt. My doc said both sides of the nose look great. I told him that I had run out of pain meds, and I needed to take more because I was still having a lot of problems with pain. He said that most people did not feel pain any more at this point in the recovery process. I said I know it seems weird because I'm pretty tolerant to pain, but it still feels like someone broke my face in half.
So yeah...I feel bad that I got all worked up because now I have the migraine (yes, I said migraine) from hell...but that's who I am. I don't know how to go through life and not care about the shit that happens that I think is "wrong." I need to move to an island somewhere and pick up a new personality!
Thanks again for the support. Counting down the days, minutes, and hours until it is over!
Carrie 
Edited to remove a medication name error to prevent further problems.
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #3 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 7:39pm » |
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2 months, one week 
Youll live......LMAO
The Doctor has spoken!!!!
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #4 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 7:53pm » |
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You've come this far kiddo - hang in there - it's nearly over.
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #5 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 8:00pm » |
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on Mar 14th, 2005, 7:39pm, Jonny wrote:2 months, one week
Youll live......LMAO
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Thanks...and you have been a BIG support. Sometimes just your little "kick in the rear" messages really help me to keep on going!
I love this family (now I'm a mushball..I went from being a ball of rage to a ball of mush...go figure!). You all are seriously one of the very few reasons I could list for inspiring me and keeping me on track to go ahead and finish nursing school. If not for the people here, and also my family and friends who have always been there for me, I'm not sure I could have done this!
I seem like a fortress of strength and positivity sometimes because I often try to fool myself into thinking I can handle anything. Truth is, I could probably handle anything thanks to you guys. But there are days when this shit just gets under my skin and I think I'm gonna lose it!
I'm so glad I can always come here for laughs, support, sharing, etc.
Thanks again to all who listen to my constant drama queen stories. 
Carrie
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #6 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 8:05pm » |
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on Mar 14th, 2005, 8:00pm, Lizzie2 wrote:| Thanks again to all who listen to my constant drama queen stories. |
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It is up to YOU to educate yourself and then help your doctor plan your treatment. If you just sit down in front of your doctor and say "make me better" you are setting yourself up for a great deal of pain.
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #7 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 8:31pm » |
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You'll make it, babe.
Your med school friends are still in neverland because their hell doesn't start until internship. You, however, are amost done!!!!
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #8 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 8:32pm » |
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on Mar 14th, 2005, 8:05pm, Jonny wrote:
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While I myself drive a Mercury Sable, both of my parents own Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo's, and my brother owns a Jeep Wrangler. So yeah, I can see the resemblence.
And also, I think there was some mention of a reality show series....
At least they didn't kill my sense of humor yet...even if it is just to laugh at myself sometimes.
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One of my favorite quotes...Dont know who said it:
"Learn to laugh at yourself and you'll never cease being amused"
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #10 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 8:48pm » |
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on Mar 14th, 2005, 8:38pm, don wrote:
One of my favorite quotes...Dont know who said it:
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Here's one of my favorites:
"You grow up the day you have your first real laugh -- at yourself."~Ethel Barrymore
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #11 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 10:23pm » |
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Carrie,
I remember when you first told me what you were planning, about this crazy nursing school thing. At the time it didn't look to good with your health, and as you can see it did get worse. But I don't see a sicker Carrie, I see a stronger one. I couldn't imagine going through your studies, with just one of your problems add to CH, but you just keep going. You can make it, be strong and hold on tight, the ride may get even wilder. Remember that because you are also a patient you will make a much better nurse that you fellow students, and will probably get paid for it as well.
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #12 on: Mar 14th, 2005, 11:58pm » |
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on Mar 14th, 2005, 5:49pm, Lizzie2 wrote:69 days until hell freezes over and I get to graduate.
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But you put the 'sing' in nursing
In a B sharp rebel yell.
69 eh?
have a ruby Tuesday kid.
Midnight rambling, it's now 68! keep rollin' Carrie.
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #13 on: Mar 15th, 2005, 5:41pm » |
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I have a cousin who just had his nose redrilled. I know the kind pain and bloodbath you are going through. Still, as Jonny says......
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #14 on: Mar 15th, 2005, 5:46pm » |
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on Mar 15th, 2005, 5:41pm, Charlie wrote:I have a cousin who just had his nose redrilled. I know the kind pain and bloodbath you are going through. Still, as Jonny says......
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Pain and bloodbath. hehehe
Well it is slowly getting better...not bleeding as badly, but I still do require some pain medication...which I fortunately now have. I hope not to need it for much longer since I know it gets a little better every day, but at the moment when the pain med wears off after a few hours, it still feels like someone broke my nose. hehe
I think everything will be alright
Although..I did get another email from my advisor today chastising my behaviour. I think our Thursday morning meeting is sure going to be a party!!! heh heh
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #15 on: Mar 15th, 2005, 6:19pm » |
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Gee Carrie, I just got accepted into nursing school for next fall, you're starting to scare me! In all seriousness all the nursing students I have classes with now have the same complaints, I think it's a right of passage for nurses everywhere. Hang in there, you're almost done. Best of luck and PF wishes.........
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #16 on: Mar 15th, 2005, 8:29pm » |
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on Mar 15th, 2005, 6:19pm, mcf69 wrote:| Gee Carrie, I just got accepted into nursing school for next fall, you're starting to scare me! In all seriousness all the nursing students I have classes with now have the same complaints, I think it's a right of passage for nurses everywhere. Hang in there, you're almost done. Best of luck and PF wishes......... |
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Well...don't be too scared off! Just keep in mind the end result. This is what gets me through each day. I know that I have a job that will start in June doing something that I absolutely love doing...neonatal. Going through nursing school has been absolute hell, and I honestly don't think I could do it twice, but the end result is why I continue to do it...day after day!
I love nursing as a profession, and I love working with patients...no matter how frustrating the situation may get!
Nursing school has a lot of BS that I guess comes with any education. I hate the politics and the hierarchy and constantly getting into "trouble" for something that you did or did not do. It's almost like you can do no right, no matter how hard you try. And God forbid you try to actually improve things...because that usually just means you are rocking the boat and trying to disturb their "safe" little setup. That's considered bad.
Someone I was speaking to recently felt that the school I'm at has a pretty high reputation. They have a great pass rate for the nursing boards (NCLEX). Therefore, they've sort of stopped catering to the students. They do things they way they want, regardless of the feedback or input from students. This makes it very frustrating.
I try to stay positive about it, but there are times when it just isn't going all that well.... I am literally nervous as all heck for my meeting with my advisor on Thursday because I'm afraid she will ream me out. If she does this, I don't really know how I will react except to just state that "nobody was at fault for the recent events regarding clinical scheduling, but I think we were on separate pages. Now that we are on the same page, I think we should just leave this in the past and move forward." I really am not looking forward to the meeting, though. I'm afraid I'll walk in there and get an earful about how "inappropriate" and "way out of line" I was when trying to figure out my clinical schedule and makeup hours from the time I missed being in the hospital.
The countdown continues however...
Best of luck to you!
Carrie
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #17 on: Mar 15th, 2005, 9:55pm » |
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That's right, just look forward to the end result! Neonatal is a great field, I'm not sure I could handle that too well though, never have done well with kids. I'm an EMT have been on 4 pedi codes and hope I never see another.
I do know that I'm glad I have all my gen ed and non nursing core classes out of the way because I already have a degree in Criminal Justice. That definitely makes things easier. The school I'm going to is one of the best community colleges in the state for nursing, we have a 98% pass rate for both the LPN and RN boards, and approximately 60% go on to a BSN program. The number of students in the programs are kept pretty low so you don't get lost in the crowd like you would at a larger institution.
Don't worry about the advisor meeting, just sit down and explain what has been going on and if she is a reasonable person she'll understand. One of the ladies in my A&P class just missed a week of class and clinicals due the death of her mother, the RN advisor sent her an e-mail telling she had to drop, but after explaining what happened it turned out to be no big deal. And don't forget, the advisor works for you, not the other way around, you're probably paying damned good money to be chewed out
Hang in there, I know what it's like to try to cram information into a head that hurts so bad you feel like you could take a piece of it out and be ok.
Best of luck to you too........
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #18 on: Mar 16th, 2005, 10:06am » |
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Lizzy,
LPN or RN??? I got my LPN this last Sept.
I know what you mean about nursing school it is difficult to stay caught up and is fast and furious. When you go take the boards you'll see that they over prepared you for the test.
I will be going for my RN this July.
Good luck and hang in there. There is light at the end of the tunnel I promise and it is worth it. If you have any questions about the LPN NCLEX let me know...
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Re: Nursing School...
« Reply #19 on: Mar 16th, 2005, 12:24pm » |
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Sis, noone knows the BS you go thru until they have to go thru it...believe me...I KNOW...LMAO....Do i remember those days...I got hit by a drunk driver my first week back gettting my RN...After this, my chs turned chronic....I sliced my finger open one morning on the way to class and went with a washcloth on it stopping the blood LOL...I was rushed to the ER for my kidneys one nite and spent the nite in the ER....I spent spring break in the hospital gettting DHE treatments as I was getting hit 5 times or more a day during the entire school year...then one week before I graduated, I broke my leg...was the only person to ever graduate wearing a cast...But guess what, I graduated with honors...dammit...us clusterheads RULE...so go for it, SIS..YOU CAN DO IT...dont let those buggers get you down...Nursing school is a bitch..And by the way, was ask if I would like to be promoted to Nursing Supervisor yesterday at one of my jobs....Aint life grand! Hell,no, I dont want that responsibility...the money maybe but not the stress. LOL....love ya, smiles,nancyc
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