lainaa

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1. Dominican University Spring 2017 Nursing BSN

   lainaa replied to RVTtoRN0227's topic in California

   Ahh,such a late reply I hope youre liking DU as much as I did when I went there.I graduated in '11. It is such a beautiful school,awesome location and great nursing program--well when I was there.This was before the classes got waitlisted.Not a lot o...

2. New grad nurse in the ER & not sure if I'm progressing fast enough.

   lainaa replied to tpnurse95's topic in Emergency

   Wow i would be so stressed out!Someone linked my topic from last week and all the help from others w their comments have given me encouragement and hope.First off,I know everything seems so fast paced but ive learned to accept that THAT is the cultur...

3. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

   lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

   Any advice on your end???im stuggling with possible differential diagnosis because my memory recall from certain diseases/disorders is a blur to me.

4. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

   lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

   I agreee totally with this post.I am in the same boat as you.Some days I feel like Im drowning some days i feel like im barely getting by.Never have I felt like it was a great day. Its been hard transitioning to critical thinking because on the floor...

5. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

   lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

   I agreee totally with this post.I am in the same boat as you.Some days I feel like Im drowning some days i feel like im barely getting by.Never have I felt like it was a great day. Its been hard transitioning to critical thinking because on the floor...

6. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

   lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

   Thank you for the encouragement!this definitely eases my nerves seeing how many people have responded to my concerns here!I feel less alone and in less of a panic.I currently for the past month now have been using my days off to study study study!So ...

7. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

   lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

   I APPRECIATE YOUR RESPONSE SO MUCH! I am a visual learner so i HAVE to write thigs down and observe before I can do a skill/procedure. The ED has been so intimidating lately but I am determined to get through it even though I feel like this is hazing...

8. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

   lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for the advice!any pointers on how to shake the nervousness i feel when im overwhelmed with traumas coming back to back or pts coming in while one is already crashing? I know i can use my resources like my float nurse in my pod but not sure wh...

9. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

   lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

   Oh no!I am interested in reading your response.I need all the help I can get!

10. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

    lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

    Oh definitely.I wanted to cancel the vacation but i had already planned it a year prior.Since my trip,I have been regretting that time off.But gotta just buck it up and do my best to persevere,focus and study hard!

11. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

    lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

    They actually have really worried me.They said that compared to everyone else in my group of 7,I am falling a bit behind.But in all fairness they allowed me to take a preplanned PTO vacay the first 2 weeks of orientation so I am behind my group by mo...

12. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

    lainaa posted a topic in Emergency

    Currently I am orienting to the ER at a level 1 trauma center.I am on week 7 of 12 now.I only have previous experience on an ortho/medsurg floor and worked at an allergy practice as well.I still think I am a fairly rookie nurse,only having a combined...

13. tncc prep,need help!

    lainaa replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

    Yes, at my hospital they are requiring TNCC within the 1st year and I was informed from my educator that I have until April of next year to get the certification but the April class is full. My only other option was to take it this January. Thank you...

14. tncc prep,need help!

    lainaa posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, I have been a nurse for almost 5 years now and I recently have transitioned from being a floor nurse to the Emergency room. It has been quite some years since I have reviewed for a new area of nursing and I am really overwhelmed right now. Em...