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1. Can I pull this off??????

   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.

2. Ready to quit

   roughmatch replied to armym6's topic in New Nurse

   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...

3. Personal Experience after Many Years as a Nurse

   roughmatch replied to pblottRN's topic in General Nursing

   Love and prayers to you.

4. Different Types Of Coworkers

   roughmatch replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations

   I am Chicken Little also ... and I do not want to be : ( Two months as a nurse and pushing on ...

5. First Year Almost Over, No Magical "Ah ha" Moment Yet

   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. ...

6. New Nurse/Old Attitude

   roughmatch replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   "Hope I die before I get old" hahahaha

7. The education requirement for nursing is changing

   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...

8. New Grad- I feel lost and I am scared!

   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.

9. Why did you choose oncology?

   roughmatch replied to PlourdieRN's topic in Oncology

   And I am here if you need me.

10. Why did you choose oncology?

    roughmatch replied to PlourdieRN's topic in Oncology

    And I wish you the very best. I also had lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation. Cancer sucks. Survive!

11. Why did you choose oncology?

    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 ...

12. overwhelmed

    roughmatch replied to little_nurse12's topic in New Nurse

    Oh yes. Me too. I pray it gets better!

13. I need help with a Care plan PLEASE!!!

    roughmatch replied to mzwest83's topic in Student Assist

    God bless Daytonite. Sure do miss her.

14. Something Smells (And It's Not the Roses)

    roughmatch replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    yes, yes, yes. well said.

15. Rudeness in the Workplace

    roughmatch replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, ma'am. So very well said. Misunderstandings do happen frequently, and cutting each other some slack is great advice : )