[Becky_90]

(Original post by Holamigo)
Soo im going to be taking a 6-month break out of nursing... because of my depression:/
And when I return I'll have my final year to do.

Anyone have any ideas what I can do for those 6 months?!

I hope you're ok as can be.
How abotu taking up something new? Or do you want to spend 6 months doing something course related?

[Subcutaneous]

How is everyone?

Unfortunately my dad passed away on the 8th may, and I've pretty much had the whole of may off work. Hoping to go back in June part time for a month (and use annual leave to make up the extra shift i'll be missing a week!) but i'm very down/stressed!

Doesn't help that my cat has also gone missing AND I have chronic bronchitas and the whole stress has caused a flare up....!!

[Becky_90]

Again im sorry to hear about your dad, seen over fb you've had a lot going on. Hope things start to look up soon and you feel better/ get back to work.

I started my internship yesterday. At the minute the word intense doesnt cover it but im sure i'll get there.

[Subcutaneous]

Aw man this has really all gone downhill the nursing soc- feel so bad! Just been so busy now, i very rarely come on here! Anyway have a piece of exciting nurse related news. Really hated my current ward, constantly understaffed right now and the patients are getting more demanding but poor support from management- basically im feeling unsafe EVERY shift!

So on a whim a job came up on the new Major trauma critical care unit with the big new trauma centre opening up in my trust- and i got the job!!!! So excited, can really take my career forward and start specialising now. It's such a small unit, but amazing team- plus a brand new ward!!

[xx-Samantha-xx]

(Original post by Subcutaneous)
Aw man this has really all gone downhill the nursing soc- feel so bad! Just been so busy now, i very rarely come on here! Anyway have a piece of exciting nurse related news. Really hated my current ward, constantly understaffed right now and the patients are getting more demanding but poor support from management- basically im feeling unsafe EVERY shift!

So on a whim a job came up on the new Major trauma critical care unit with the big new trauma centre opening up in my trust- and i got the job!!!! So excited, can really take my career forward and start specialising now. It's such a small unit, but amazing team- plus a brand new ward!!

That job sounds awesome congrats !!

[Perfect_Gent]

(Original post by Subcutaneous)
Aw man this has really all gone downhill the nursing soc- feel so bad! Just been so busy now, i very rarely come on here! Anyway have a piece of exciting nurse related news. Really hated my current ward, constantly understaffed right now and the patients are getting more demanding but poor support from management- basically im feeling unsafe EVERY shift!

So on a whim a job came up on the new Major trauma critical care unit with the big new trauma centre opening up in my trust- and i got the job!!!! So excited, can really take my career forward and start specialising now. It's such a small unit, but amazing team- plus a brand new ward!!

Well done for taking taking the initiative to get out rather than stay there and suffer. Too many of us would rather stay where we are and moan and let them get away with dangerous staffing levels.

Let us know how it goes.

[KingGoonIan]

Bump now officially a student nurse starting in Sept, can't wait!

[Nurseaimee1984]

Hello am i ok to join? ive just enrolled and start my access to nursing course on tuesday, would like to chat with some like minded people and hear about your experiances with this course.

Many thanks
x

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[Chloex]

Hi,

I'm currently in my 4th week of the Child Nursing course at Bradford University. It was a close shave but I got in in the end.

[jeffreyshalu]

I have just started adult nursing and I fid it really hard. You have to do a lot of reading and it is full on from the start. Will it get easier?


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[KingGoonIan]

(Original post by jeffreyshalu)
I have just started adult nursing and I fid it really hard. You have to do a lot of reading and it is full on from the start. Will it get easier?

You got it right about the reading; we've had loads.

I highly doubt it's going to get any easier I'm afraid, especially with placements after Christmas.

[lilibeth]

(Original post by jeffreyshalu)
I have just started adult nursing and I fid it really hard. You have to do a lot of reading and it is full on from the start. Will it get easier?


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We're already on our second assignment and prepping for our first exam in November. If you think about how much they have to cram in then it's not surprising we have to do so much. I don't think it'll get easier, I think we'll get into the hang of it.

[KingGoonIan]

Starting to really enjoy the practical sessions, I aced the basic obs earlier today and am looking forward to the sociology in healthcare tomorrow - good old statistics!

[lilibeth]

So far we've done reading medicine charts, distributing medicine, suppositories, bls, manual handling, aseptic technique, oxygen therapy and I think I'm due in for paeds bls next week and fire safety at some point.

[Subcutaneous]

(Original post by jeffreyshalu)
I have just started adult nursing and I fid it really hard. You have to do a lot of reading and it is full on from the start. Will it get easier?


This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App

Yes ofcourse it will! You actually don't need to read whats on the reading list- they're more of a 'guide' on where to find the best citable material for future essays!!!

[SoftMusk]

Hello all!

First year is going so quick..too quick!! lol

Anyways I jut wanted to ask what are some good books to do with systematic approaches in nursing and care plans?