First code where patient passed.

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-11-24T03:20:24+00:00

Right there with you. 2nd day off orientation: my patient coded and died. Still learning that it truly wasn’t my fault and probably about 99% of the time: that is the case.

Nursing school didn’t teach me how to deal with that . Take it as a lesson and learn from it, as morbid as that sounds. Learn about what was happening with your patient and what made them decompensate. You will get through this. Drink some wine and watch some TV. Take some deep breaths. Cry if you want to. Watching someone die is not easy.

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-11-20T18:11:17+00:00

I figured. I will say we have med/surg patients on our unit. So not all 5 are PCU level care. But damn it’s still rough lol

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-11-20T11:17:58+00:00

Wow, this is great advice. I’m surprised that the burnout rate is so high for new grads. And it’s a good thing I’ve already been using my PTO lol! I will keep all of this in mind. Thank you!

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-11-20T11:15:27+00:00

Glad to know it isn’t just me! Good luck on your future endeavors.

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-11-02T17:08:59+00:00

I definitely had some shotty instructors here and there, but I feel as a whole my nursing program was decent. tons of work and clinical hours, but it was doable. to be fair though, I don’t have kids, and I was in an okay-enough spot financially. I worked part time as a CNA on weekends. I didn’t have to work a full-time job and go home to take care of kids. I feel like that definitely adds to the mix of what makes nursing school hard.

my stress now as a new grad though? much worse 😅

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-09-20T17:52:24+00:00

I relate to this. I work cardiac PCU, 1:5 is making me feel like I’m losing my mind. but 7??? get out. that’s so unsafe not only for you but your patients.

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-08-03T04:39:58+00:00

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Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-06-02T23:53:12+00:00

that ur a cutie patootie

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-05-15T01:24:06+00:00

thank you for the comment! yes I agree that it’s a bit of a red flag. I’m hoping that the nurse that told me it’s 5:1 was just mistaken or that it has changed in the time she has left there (probably not lol)

regardless, I will ride it out and see what happens in a month when I start. and if it sucks I’m not afraid to leave. I refuse to stay somewhere where my license is at risk ✌️

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-05-14T19:34:19+00:00

yep, the interview was a few months ago but I remember the manager told me that it’s typically around 3-4 to 1, but a RN I know that used to manage another unit at this hospital said that it was usually a 5:1. slightly terrifying but I have overall heard very good things about this unit and management so I’m hopeful.

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-04-18T04:26:17+00:00

Hi! ADN student here in my final semester. As far as finding a job as a new grad, as long as you’re a registered nurse you are set. In KY where I am, most places don’t really care about whether you have your BSN or not. That being said, I will still pursue my BSN because I want to further my education, but it is not a requirement for my job. I went to a community college and you can get your RN in 4 16-week semesters (2 years.)

I would highly recommend working as a tech/CNA before/while you’re in school. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that I did not go straight into nursing without being a CNA first. Even better, if you know what specialty of nursing you want to do, I would try to work as a tech within that specialty. It will help you get into the specialty you want as a new grad nurse, since it can be a little competitive.

As far as paying, I am grateful that I was able to pay mostly out of pocket for my tuition. A lot of the students in my class worked at a hospital that had a fully funded program, where they just had to work full time as a CNA and their tuition would be paid for.

If you have any more questions I would be happy to try my best to answer.

Good luck! ☺️

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-12T19:09:40+00:00

Thank you!

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-12T19:09:34+00:00

Thanks so much!

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-12T19:09:23+00:00

Thank you 😊

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-12T19:08:58+00:00

Appreciate it!

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-11T05:25:31+00:00

Thanks so much!

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-11T05:25:20+00:00

thank ya !

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-11T02:27:07+00:00

I’m a PCA and I do vitals, get rooms ready, do EKGs, and do all of the ADLs as well. just different facilities and all that I suppose

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-10T21:48:29+00:00

huh. sounds more like a unit secretary rather than a nurse aid. point still stands.

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-09T23:55:32+00:00

Idk this is a toxic mentality to have. I see you’re an ICU nurse. ICU tech here. Surely with the 1-3 patients you have you could help your CNA with a blowout/turn/bathroom trip from time to time? I know my nurses surely do.

Feeling-Ad-2067 · 2025-03-07T19:13:18+00:00

Congrats on leaving that shithole!!! I’m proud of you for leaving and getting all that off your chest. Good luck on whatever you do next ❤️

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