Sex education

[mkdonut]

"Methotrexate (rINN) (pronounced /mɛθɵˈtrɛkseɪt/), abbreviated MTX and formerly known as amethopterin, is an antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. It acts by inhibiting the metabolism of folic acid." (Wiki)

At the end of every clinical we always have a post-conference before leaving to go home

Comments

[therachel]

AMEN SISTER.

[malabar]

I wonder if the curriculum has been tailored to avoid giving possible offense. That seems to be happening more and more, but I wouldn't have expected it at this level.

[mkdonut]

It reminds me of public high school biology class when my teacher was like "ok, so I have to teach evolution theory in this class, I'm not making you believe it, I don't have time for creationism debate this year so everyone stay calm please and now let's talk about plants"

-- because we do have a LOT of material to cover in nursing classes that meet once a week and a lot of topics we only cover briefly. My profs really focus on what will be on our state boards. I can see how this might not be emphasized heavily on the NCLEX, but it's still a big deal for women's health. Maybe these drugs are covered in more detail in masters level courses because NPs get prescriptive authority. I hope.

[canadianchia]

I agree, this seems like pretty basic medical information that anyone in nursing school should be expected to know. And AMEN to your last sentence, for real.

[littlestaralfur]

I like you. This post makes me want to applaud. Your peers could really stand to take a page out of your book!