roughmatch replied to RNmichaelJ's topic in New Nurse
Don't get on the truck. Never get on the truck! (My son the Marine told me he learned that in boot camp, haha!) It is gradually getting better. I have been on my own since October on a busy oncology floor. So much to learn.
You are NOT that bad, and YES, the first year is taking its toll. I started in August 2012 and was off of orientation in October. I started feeling a little more comfortable about 2 months ago; however, I still have days when I wonder what in the w...
roughmatch replied to babysteps25's topic in New Nurse
Ughhh. I am two months in and feel like my head is going to explode. Confidence lagging ... but I am going to keep showing up with a positive attitude every shift, and knowing (hoping) I walk out in thirteen (or fourteen or fifteen) hours. Hahaha. ...
roughmatch replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Nursing
"I understand for the people who have never been to college before, or are newly in the adult working world, that it's hard to get perspective on all of this. Once you gain perspective that comes from working at least 7 years in your profession nursi...
roughmatch replied to NewRN12's topic in New Nurse
I know this post is old ... but boy did I need to read it. I could have written the original myself. I am right there, right now. Sigh. I keep telling myself to just keep going. I t will get better.
roughmatch replied to PlourdieRN's topic in Oncology
I chose oncology because I am a 4 yr breast cancer survivor. I had great oncology nurses. I wanted to do something with the rest of my life besides waiting to see if I would survive 5 yrs, 10 yrs etc.. So now, I am fresh out of nursing school and ...