champagneferret

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1. Do things get better?

   champagneferret replied to champagneferret's topic in Emergency

   Hello! Yes, I found that things did get better on the technical front. I find that I did much better once I was able to control my own workflow and decide what order I wanted to do things in. The part that's difficult is keeping myself emotionally he...

2. Do things get better?

   champagneferret replied to champagneferret's topic in Emergency

   Hello all, Actually, yes. Things got a LOT better. I ended up with a different preceptor whom I vibe with very well. I'm learning a lot. If there's anything I can say, don't give up. Charting is hard, but you get into a routine. Seek help and guidanc...

3. Do things get better?

   champagneferret replied to champagneferret's topic in Emergency

   Thank you so much for all the help, support and advice everyone. I feel like I have more hope now. It's scary, but I'll stick it out and try my best to learn everything I can. I actually had an instructor in nursing school who told me "The first year...

4. Do things get better?

   champagneferret replied to champagneferret's topic in Emergency

   I am. Just graduated in May.

5. Do things get better?

   champagneferret posted a topic in Emergency

   Hey all, looking for some advice today. TL;DR at bottom Just got hired in the ER and so far I'm loving it. Recently, I was trying my best to handle two codes (not at the same time) and I felt so hopeless. Granted, I'm only in my third week of orienta...

6. Getting used to 12 hour shifts?

   champagneferret replied to champagneferret's topic in Student Assist

   I didn't expect that harsh of an answer, but I can appreciate what you're saying. Sounds like you've had some issues with students in the past being late or unreliable. I can understand feeling disrespected if your coworkers are late as well. I'd be ...

7. Getting used to 12 hour shifts?

   champagneferret posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi all, next week I will be starting 12 hour clinicals from 7 am to 7 pm. This is my second med surg rotation. I am very nervous about this. The longest I've been on the floor is about 5 or 6 hours. I am a night owl. I can get up early, but I find i...

8. Starting the trek and looking for some guidance (TLDR warning)

   champagneferret replied to champagneferret's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks for taking the time to read and respond! It's actually nice to know that there are others out there in a similar situation to mine.

9. Starting the trek and looking for some guidance (TLDR warning)

   champagneferret posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm new to these forums, and this is my first post. As I have been moving through my BSN prerequisites, I've lurked these forums for answers that sometimes surprised me. I have to say, the range of opinions and viewpoints here are astounding. I have...