Riverrat2010

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1. New Nurse Blues

   Riverrat2010 replied to Ashlee-SN's topic in New Nurse

   I also had a very short orientation period, (3 wks departmental, 1 week general hospital information) that lacked formal structure. I have been constantly struggling with time management for the last five months. I was recently assigned a mentor fo...

2. Do you work under the fear of being fired due to age?

   Riverrat2010 replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm employed at a small community hospital as a 50+ year old med/surg nurse. In our department, there are several nurses in their 60's, three who are 70+, and several who are fighting serious chonic illness. These nurses advise and mentor new staff...

3. Spanish for Healthcare Workers

   Riverrat2010 replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in Arizona

   Even though I'm from the midwest, I've encountered many Hispanic patients who had minimal proficiency in English. I speak Spanish, but I am not fluent and I have not had medical Spanish. I mentioned my intention of taking a medical Spanish course to ...