Happy TBA Nurse replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing
I used to work with a doctor like that. If a newbie would ask him to repeat the order or have too many questions, he would make comments to other nurses that he found that person to be incompetent even after we explained that she was new. It really t...
Happy TBA Nurse replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing
I agree with shadowing a nurse for a few days at the NICU. It may help you to make your decision easier. It would also give you a chance to talk with other nurses on the unit to see what their challanges are etc. My opinion it sounds like you have a...
Happy TBA Nurse replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in New Nurse
It sounds like she's trying to give you a hard time. I wouldn't take it personally. She probably does that to all the new nurses. It's good that your looking at the situation positively and trying to get the most out of it.
Happy TBA Nurse replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing
I'm glad you were there to advocate for your daughter. I worked with disabled adults in the past and it could at times be very difficult to get families involved. I commend your courage. So glad you spoke up to that M.D. It seems from my experience t...
Happy TBA Nurse replied to revere308's topic in New Nurse
You just need to be honest and straightforward. The sooner you let them know the better. I'm sure they have other applicants they can consider. No harm done.
Happy TBA Nurse replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric
I used to work in a similar enviornment. As a regular daytime nurse I built a relationships with the other nurses and could see what their weakness/strengths were and would give assignments out accordingly. One person cannot do everything and you hav...
Happy TBA Nurse replied to Surgerygirl's topic in General Nursing
I have a similar situation. I took a job one month ago. It doesnt have much to do with nursing (more supervisory) and I find it kind of boring. I have and offer at a hospital working on the neuro unit. I don't have much clinical experience and I'm no...
Has anyone ever had a boring nursing job. I just started working in an Adult Day Care about a month ago and I don't know how long I can take it. My last job was at an ICF for disabled adults. I loved my job it was a good mix of Administrative and Cl...
Happy TBA Nurse replied to AliciaRN2008's topic in Career Support
I work in an Adult Day Care center the hours are 9am-5pm monday thru Friday. I used to work 9am-4pm at an ICF facility with disabled adults monday thru friday. I have also worked a weekend program and as a school nurse mon, wed, friday. I had the sam...