girlmeetsworld

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1. Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

   girlmeetsworld replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

   I had a similar situation where my orientee thought they knew better, and they would not take my advice. I ended up telling my manager what was going on. I gave specific examples. My manager arranged a meeting with the three of us. Things ultimat...

2. Why the heck do I have to be assertive???

   girlmeetsworld replied to JaRoJoCT's topic in General Students

   I am definitely introverted/shy and worried about being able to be assertive when needed. I found then when I need to stand up for a pt, myself, or other nurse I have had no problem being assertive. The positive thing is that when I do speak up abo...

3. Can't stop dreaming about work...when will it end??

   girlmeetsworld replied to julz68's topic in New Nurse

   I dream about work all the time. Im glad to know Im not the only crazy one. It went away after about five months, but our unit has been so hectic and stressful lately the nightmares are back. The other night I actually got out of bed when I though...

4. OMG Say it correctly!

   girlmeetsworld replied to seanynjboy's topic in Relations

   Sontimeter for centimeter. I also cringe every time someone says prostrate.

5. Night shift

   girlmeetsworld replied to yooper13's topic in New Nurse

   I sleep during the day even on my days off. i cant switch back to a normal schedule even when I try. I usually get about 8 hrs of sleep before work. I get tired around that time too, but I try and keep busy. I use that time to get my baths done o...

6. How much experience before being charge nurse

   girlmeetsworld replied to babysteps25's topic in New Nurse

   I've only been a nurse for about 7 months and people on my floor kept warning me I was going to be in charge soon due to high turnover. I asked one of the more experienced nurses to show me all of the paperwork and how she handles everything. That ...

7. Floated for the first time

   girlmeetsworld replied to CalicoKitty's topic in New Nurse

   I floated for the 1st time last week and my experience was almost identical to yours. I was so nervous to leave my unit, but it really was a pleasant experience and I got to experience things not normally seen on my unit.

8. Any tips for a new grad starting on an intermediate care unit

   girlmeetsworld replied to monkeygoose's topic in New Nurse

   I recently started on a PCU as a new grad. The biggest adjustment for me was definitely time management. Each day gets easier to develop a routine. Try to follow other nurses besides your preceptors to learn how they work their day out and take wh...