World Nursing Conferences | Nursing Congress | Nursing Australia | Brisbane | 2019 | 2020

World Nursing Conferences | Nursing Congress | Nursing Australia | Brisbane | 2019 | 2020

Seven Tips for Starting Nursing School with a Full-Time Job

If you’re contemplating working full-time during nursing school or you’re already struggling to balance these commitments, read on for seven tips to stay sane while going to nursing school and holding down a full-time job.

1. Find a flexible job.

Maybe you’re lucky enough to already have a flexible job: You can set your own hours to a certain extent, you have a retail or food service position, you often work remotely or you freelance exclusively and can schedule your work whenever you want. If this describes your situation, then great! That will make it easier to continue your work during nursing school. But if it doesn’t, you might need to look into making a change. Your work schedule will need to accommodate classes from the get-go — and eventually shifts for clinical work as well.

2. Search for healthcare positions.

If you’re contemplating a job change to make it easier to work full-time while going to nursing school, consider looking for positions in the healthcare field. There are plenty of other jobs available in healthcare, such as home health aides and medical assistants. These roles sometimes offer shift work or schedules that are otherwise flexible, and the relevant experience will help bolster your resume when it comes time to search for that first nursing job after graduation.

3. Talk to your supervisors and co-workers.

Once you get accepted into nursing school, you’ll need to broach it with your supervisor at work. If your school hours won’t interfere with your shift, this might be a simple heads-up so they know you’re going to school — but if you’ll need to change your schedule, prepare for a longer conversation, and have a proposal in mind beforehand.

4. Figure out your finances.

Sit down and take a hard look at your finances, with your partner if you have one. Tally up all your current expenses (rent, food, gas, etc.) as well as any specific costs for nursing school, like tuition, textbooks, scrubs, nursing shoes. See if there’s anything you can reasonably trim, and figure out the absolute minimum income you need to bring in to cover all your expenses. Even though money seems tight, it’s only for a couple years.

5. Schedule your life.

Balancing a full-time job with nursing school means you’ll need to get really good at planning ahead and maximizing your time. Break down your semesters into months, the months into weeks, the weeks into days and the days into hourly blocks. First, mark down major dates such as exams and breaks. Then put down your classes and work hours. From there, you can determine when you have time to study, cook and take care of other necessary activities.

6. Create a study group.

Speaking of scheduling study time, creating a study group can be a great way to keep yourself accountable. When you procrastinate on studying, you’re cancelling on yourself — but it’s a lot harder to cancel on other people. Being part of a group makes studying an actual event, and you’ll be more likely to show up if other people are involved.

7. Look for a low-stress environment.

While you won’t always have a choice, if you do find yourself in the position of deciding between multiple jobs it’s worth considering which one will cause you less stress. Working in a calm, slow-paced environment can give you a respite from the hustle and bustle of nursing school and hospitals and add some balance to your life.

Deborah Swanson is a Coordinator for the Real Caregivers Program at allheart.com. A site dedicated to celebrating medical professionals and their journeys. She keeps busy interviewing caregivers and writing about them, gardening and walking her dogs.

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This week, as we celebrate Nurses Week around the world, it’s a good time to reflect on the vital, yet often hidden, role that nurses play in our world. Most people are familiar with the work nurses do in hospitals and medical offices but may not know about the many other ways and places that nurses are contributing to the health and well-being of the planet.

Here are some examples of the major contributions that nurses make. 

1. Nurses are some of the first professionals to respond to disasters domestically and around the world. They do this through U.S. government agencies, the military, the American Red Cross, and other humanitarian groups.
2. Many nurses volunteer time each year, including their own vacation time, to provide non-emergency health services such as health education to the underprivileged and underserved around the world. Nurses also train locals in these areas to provide health services in their own communities.
3. Nurses work with the homeless population often visiting them where they live under bridges, in shelters, in parks, in tent cities, and on the street. They do this work through local public health departments, clinics, and outreach programs.
4. In programs such as the Nurse-Family Partnership, nurses work with low-income first-time mothers, many of whom are teenagers and single, during pregnancy, birth and for two-years following birth. Their work results in improved health for both mother and baby as well as long-term economic stability for mother and child.
5. School nurses are caring for our nation’s children, many of whom have very serious medical, emotional, and family challenges. They treat life-threatening emergencies, avert health crisis situations, provide early detection of health issues, conduct health education, counsel, coach and so much more. School nurses are sometimes the only healthcare provider that a child and her/his family encounter.

These are just a few exemplifications of the life-saving, life-enhancing, and life-affirming work that nurses do. If you know a nurse or a nursing student, take the time to recognize them and let them know how much you appreciate all they do. If you are a nurse, my heartfelt wishes to you for stepping up to the plate every day and doing the hard work that needs to be done, and doing it with compassion, intelligence, great skill, and finesse. You do make a difference — in fact, all the difference in the world.

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What is an LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse

What exactly does a licensed practical nurse do? An LPN works under the supervision of doctors and RNs, performing duties such as taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medication, ensuring patient comfort, and reporting the status of their patients to the nurses.

Another title provided is "registered practical nurse" (RPNs) in the Canadian province of Ontario.

A person can generally become an LPN with two years of training; all U.S state and territorial boards also require passage of the NCLEX-PN exam. In Canada, the education program ranges from two to three years of post-secondary and students must pass the intensive Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE).

What does an LPN Do?

The roles of this job are similar to the duties of an RN. According to Rasmussen, typical job duties will include:

• Monitoring basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition
• Changing dressings or inserting catheters
• Taking patient histories and maintaining documentation
• Assisting with tests or procedures
• Providing such aged personal care,  helping with bathing and toileting
• Consulting with RNs on care plans

Are LPNs and LVNs the same?

While duties may vary slightly depending on your employer, LPNs and LVNs are essentially the same thing—the difference is the name and the state where you work. A licensed vocational nurse is the title used in Texas and California, while licensed practical nurse is used in the rest of the United States.

Where they work

They can both be employed in the same types of places – hospitals, nursing homes, etc. The biggest difference is that a vocational nurse will need to be supervised by an RN at any of these places.

Here are some typical job locations:

• Nursing home
• Hospital
• Home health care
• Doctor’s Offices
• Rehabilitation Center
• Military Bases

Can LPNs specialize?

LPN education often covers a wide variety of topics, so you can leave your program with knowledge and skills in many areas. Specialization isn’t required, but you might choose to focus your career by gaining certification through a state organization or the National Association of Practical Nurse Education and Services (NAPNES). You can specialize in areas like IV therapy, long-term care, pharmacology, correctional health, and developmental disabilities.

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What can I expect from a nursing career?

#Nurses are one of the most trusted groups of professionals in the United States, according to results of an annual survey published by the American Nurses Association.

They represent almost 3 million of the workforce, while there are also more than 700 thousand licensed #practical_nurses (LPN's) in addition to this.

After receiving the required education, #nurses must become licensed in their practicing state and are required to complete continuing education courses to maintain their licensure, depending on their state's regulations.

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Fast facts about #nursing:

• Here are some key points about #nursing. More detail is in the main article.
• #Nursing is one of the most trusted professions in the U.S., polls show.
• #Nurses can choose from a wide range of specialties.
• Qualifications range from a 1-year certificate to a PhD, depending on the role. Most #nurses begin with a science degree.
• Training can take from 1 to 4 years, depending on the desired entry level.
• There is an ongoing need for #nurses, resulting in good job security, a competitive salary, and a range of professional opportunities.

What do #nurses do?

#Nurses work in a variety of settings and specialties. They may choose to practice in hospitals, #nursing homes, medical offices, ambulatory care, occupational health, and community health centers, schools, clinics, camps, and shelters.

Specialties

#Nurses perform many professional tasks which may differ based on where they work or what area they specialize in. The American Nurses Association (ANA) lists #nursing responsibilities to include tasks such as:

• performing physical exams
• obtaining medical/health histories
• providing patients with health promotion, counseling and education
• administering medications, wound care, and other health interventions
• coordinating patient care collectively with other members of the healthcare team
• supervising staff such as LPN's and nursing assistants
• taking part in critical decision making
• research responsibilities

The degree they hold may also dictate which are of specialty they are competent in practicing in. There are over 100 nursing specialties, including:

• Ambulatory
• Burn care
• Camp or school
• Diabetes care
• Emergency #nursing
• Flight/transport
• Forensic nursing
• Geriatrics
• Home health
• Hospice
• Labor and delivery
• Medical surgical care
• Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
• Nephrology
• Neuroscience
• Obstetrics and gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatric care
• Radiology
• Rheumatology
• Telemetry
• Transplant
• Trauma
• Wound, ostomy and continence care

Some specialties and practice settings require certain educational criteria such as an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN), Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), ), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP,), Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD), or for legal nursing specialties, a Juris Doctor (JD) may be required. A registered nurse can also earn a specialty certification.

Advanced practice nurses

Some #nurses may choose to extend their career by earning a graduate degree to advance their clinical training by going on to receive a master's or doctorate. These #nurses are called Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN's). Some APRN specialties include:

Nurse practitioner (NP): These advanced practitioners work in a variety of specialties and provide comprehensive care to patients. Depending on their state licensing boards, they are able to provide primary and preventative care, diagnose and treat certain conditions, and prescribe certain medications.

#Nurse_practitioner specialties may include acute care, adult health, family health, gerontology, neonatal health, oncology, pediatric or child health, psychiatric or mental health, and women's health. #Nurse_practitioners provide care to patients in settings like hospitals, #nursing_homes, clinics,and private practices.

Certified nurse-midwife (CNM): These advanced practice #nurses are able to provide healthy and non-high risk women with obstetric and gynecologic care. They may practice in settings such as hospitals, birthing centers and patient homes.

Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA): These #advanced_practice_nurses provide anesthesia to patients for surgery or certain procedures.

Clinical nurse specialist (CNS): Experts in an area of #nursing_practice, a CNS may be found working in many settings like hospitals, clinics, nursing home, offices, and within the community.

Becoming a nurse

There are 2 types of nurses, a licensed practical nursing (LPN) or in some states referred to as licensed vocational nursing (LVN) and a registered nurse (RN). Educational requirements vary for each and depend on the degree in which a nurse plans on accelerating their career.

The education that an LPN/LVN or an RN receive differ, as does their scope of practice.

An LPN/LVN receives a 1-year certificate or degree from a vocational or hospital or trade school. They can perform certain #nursing duties, but they are not able to provide the same level of care to patients as an RN. To obtain a license as an LPN, they must take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-PN.

An LPN/LVN may continue their education and pursue either an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through bridge programs. These can take anywhere from 2 to 4 years, depending on the chosen degree.

Some RNs choose to obtain an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN), a 2-year technical skill focused program.

There are many ways to enter into a #nursing_career and become an RN, but the preferred degree to obtain is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

This is a 4-year college program. It includes a curriculum based on coursework, lab time, and clinical skill development through a hospital or other medical experience-based program.

In order to practice as a registered nurse, the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-RN must be taken and passed.

How long does it take to become a nurse?

Becoming a nurse can take anywhere from 1 to 4 years, depending on the level of nursing education planned.

LPN/LVN: 1 year

Associates degree RN: 2 years

Bachelor's degree RN: 4 years

#Nurses seeking an advanced degree will require additional education beyond their basic #nursing_education, which can range from two to five years depending on the degree being obtained.

Benefits of a nursing career

In the U.S., there is a growing shortage of nurses. It is anticipated that over a million nursing jobs will be available from 2014 through 2022, with a 16 percent increase in job growth. The #nursing shortage is expected to continue through 2025.

For nurses, this shortage will offer potential job security, an option to advance or change career paths within the scope of #nursing_practice, and advanced education opportunities.

In addition, #nursing currently offers a chance to work in non-traditional work environments, such as schools, government agencies, parks, and offices.

The wide range of specialties means that nursing can appeal to people with varied interests. They can use their #nursing skills in a multitude of practice areas.

The median #registered_nursing salary is expected to be $66,640, in 2016 to 2017, but there are additional ways to increase earnings as a nurse.

For example:

• working overtime or on-call shifts
• working in higher paying specialties by gaining certifications and advanced degrees
• traveling to other higher paying states
• becoming a nurse educator

#Nursing is a responsible and rewarding career, but it is not always easy. Developing skills such as stress management, listening skills, compassion, and inner strength can help #nurses face the daily challenges of their chosen career path.

For more information on becoming a nurse, visit the American Nursing Association.

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Nurse is concerned PCTs are not documenting properly on patient charts

An RN submitted a question about her patient care technicians not signing off on their work and sometimes not taking patients’ vital signs.

Repeated reporting of these omissions to her supervisor resulted in no change. In fact, the RN stated she had been written up for complaining to the PCTs.

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In addition, since she states she is unable to “close shifts” at the end of the day, she also was written up for not doing so. Her supervisor told her to document the information and sign the PCTs’ names to any labs, meds or care. The reader asked if this constitutes falsifying documentation. The simple answer is, “Yes.”

Any time you sign another person’s name on a patient record with the intent to deceive another person or entity, falsification occurs. It is seen as a felony under criminal law and is especially a concern when the person doing so falsifies a legal record to obtain financial gain.

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The reader said her supervisor told her not closing the shift results in the healthcare entity’s parent company losing money.

In addition to the potential for criminal liability, the nurse also can face disciplinary action by the state board of nursing. Most nurse practice acts list falsification of a patient record or document required by his or her nursing practice (e.g., time cards) as a basis for professional discipline. Last, but by no means least, any falsification involved within your nursing practice is unethical.

What can you do to protect yourself?

Rather than handle the PCTs’ refusal to fulfill their job responsibilities as the supervisor suggests, the nurse does have several options, and they all rest on principles of good supervision of delegated patient care and good documentation.

The PCTs are supervised by the RN. Their care is delegated by her and they are required to report to her concerning the care that she has delegated. So, at least verbally, she should regularly receive information about patients’ statuses.

For example, the RN might document: “Mary L, PCT, reported to me [or this RN] at 2:30 p.m. that patient John Jones’ blood pressure readings were 150/80 at 8:30 a.m. and 135/80 at 2 p.m. – Nurse Smith, RN.”

The reader did not include how the PCTs “sign off” their work, but it is assumed if they do not document directly in the patient record that they document their findings on “worksheets,” which may or may not become part of a patient’s record.

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