kdoggie

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1. Unpaid orientation LTC

   kdoggie replied to Cwyan's topic in Geriatric

   I wouldn't be worried about appearing ungrateful to this place! If you are a pushover this would be the worst place for you. This is the biggest red flag ever!

2. Day two after termination: Getting better

   kdoggie replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Geriatric

   I hope you are doing better. You came here for advice/comfort. Instead you got some nasty responses that probably added to your stress. Raising your voice to a patient is not ideal but it is not verbal abuse. I cannot forsee that you would be repor...

3. Another feeling stupid thread... Need encouragement

   kdoggie replied to tsm007's topic in New Nurse

   Ok wow! You are feeling a lot of pressure! Maybe dial it back a little? At 2 weeks you are probably only expected to be performing tasks. No one is expecting you to perform perfect assessments except yourself. The assessments you are doing now are, "...

4. "Bless Your Heart"

   kdoggie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   Have a Blessed Day creeps me out! In the NYC area it appears to be something homeless people say after you walk by them without giving them money. It feels like they are putting a hex on me!

5. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

   kdoggie replied to nursy1's topic in Relations

   Going to class during shifts? That is crazy! How stressful. If there is one constant in the precepting/orienting process I can count on it is CHAOS! There is also ALWAYS promise that it will be changed for the next group. Haha! And that your honest...

6. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

   kdoggie replied to nursy1's topic in Relations

   First time post from a nurse with 20 years in the profession. I have oriented over 25 nurses in my time to include 2 new grads in the past year. My advice to you would to manage your expectations and that will decrease your stress. Do not expect you...