lilyann4356

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1. Nursing not for me? Extreme introvert

   lilyann4356 replied to an2rn's topic in Career Support

   I wouldn't start making plans to leave nursing yet. I am an introvert too and I'm OK at the bedside. I was initially really worried about it, but it hasn't been as big of a problem as I thought. I'm in the ICU and it's definitely not the lower acuity...

2. Considering ICU.... among several other options

   lilyann4356 replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

   1. I also think you should look at your communication skills. The incident you mentioned with the orthotics sticks out to me. Pretty much every time I've had to help someone with an orthotic I've been totally confused by it. I usually have to ask the...

3. New Grad Orientation Contracts

   lilyann4356 replied to Kaiyas's topic in Job Hunt

   oh, I don't know the answer. I assumed those things were also included in these contracts. Specifics of contracts is less important. I just want nurses to feel empowered and valuable, because they are valuable. I don't want new grads to feel powerles...

4. New Grad Orientation Contracts

   lilyann4356 replied to Kaiyas's topic in Job Hunt

   Yes, this is so true!

5. New Grad Orientation Contracts

   lilyann4356 replied to Kaiyas's topic in Job Hunt

   Of course employers should expect a return on investment. That is just good business. I just don't think it's right we allow them to demand it from employees if something doesn't work out. I even think it is reasonable to sign a contract agreeing to ...

6. New Grad Orientation Contracts

   lilyann4356 replied to Kaiyas's topic in Job Hunt

   I am stunned by the pervasiveness of the "suck it up, you're not valuable" attitude on this board. The reality is that employee retention is a huge issue and a massive item on corporate budget lines across almost every industry. However, nursing see...

7. Bloomsburg Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program Class of 2017

   lilyann4356 replied to Kellinm7's topic in School Programs

   Hi there, I know this post is old, but I am considering applying to this program, and I am curious how you've liked it. I can't find a lot of info on it at all! I can't PM you because I am new here so I don't have the required number of posts, but I'...