nunurs05

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1. First rotation hell!

   nunurs05 replied to older_grad_nurse's topic in New Nurse

   kwagner....that is such a horrible thing that happened to you, I'm so sorry. This is what discourages me about starting...I'm a new RN having trouble with orientation. I've been bounced between preceptors like there's not a care in the world---how do...

2. I am an RN but am NOT getting training. HELP!!

   nunurs05 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

   Consistency is a good word to use. I have talked to the NM about continuous-weekly changing my preceptors, because the preceptor is the charge nurse for the day. I feel like I'm definately being put to the test, because it stopped once I went to nigh...

3. How do you go about approaching someone to mentor you?

   nunurs05 replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Career Support

   Thank you for asking this very good question...I hope someone responds:mad: Because, I also know of someone who I admire for their abilities in nursing, however, I haven't worked with them long~3 mos. Does this sound too desperate to ask after this...

4. New Grad ICU programs at ???

   nunurs05 replied to snowbiggie's topic in New Nurse

   Florida Hospital in Orlando:mad:

5. First rotation hell!

   nunurs05 replied to older_grad_nurse's topic in New Nurse

   kwagner 51, I'm new...and it sounds as though you have experience under your belt. Tell me why they are going to fire her??

6. Nursing Residencies?

   nunurs05 replied to APP's topic in New Nurse

   I haven't done one, but wished I would have. Florida Hospital has them. They are suppose to give GN's the time to build more confidence in their critical thinking, time management & clinical skills, etc.. by giving you an extended orientation tim...

7. two questions: need your opinions for newbee

   nunurs05 replied to ainsjas's topic in New Nurse

   I asked for another preceptor after feeling that I wasn't staying up to speed. I was only being honest w/my manager, as I felt my preceptor wasn't. That started rumors. The communication was little at best....she just didn't like working with me. Her...

8. Seeking answers about military nursing

   nunurs05 replied to GeorgiaBoy61's topic in Government

   I can't answer all of your questions, but I can tell you that Navy Corpsman are your "right hand man" if you're a Navy Nurse. I'm glad to admit that I've had great experience being a corpsman...I've worked with some wonderful nurses. Corpsman have al...

9. Taking a break after 3 years?

   nunurs05 replied to PedsRN03's topic in General Nursing

   good for you PedsRN03:mad: ...where did you get accepted to school and what made you decide on an MPH? I'm also interested in public health and want to go back to school in the next few years.

10. What Is Your Ideal Job?

    nunurs05 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Stress 101

    Thank goodness someone else is thinking like me, what a relief! I also dream of using PDA's to help us organize patient care and documentation.

11. First year = depression?

    nunurs05 replied to Serenyd's topic in New Nurse

    Hello Greentea...I was reading your reply. Research sounds like a positive move, is hospital experience needed ?

12. Losing money being a nurse

    nunurs05 replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    Hellllllo Nurse...where are you working??

13. St Joseph Medical Center Phoenix AZ

    nunurs05 replied to kateskards's topic in Arizona

    That's great to hear! Is this where you started your experience..in ICU ?

14. Helping My Wife Become A Nurse

    nunurs05 replied to retailwhiz2004's topic in Florida

    I'm so sorry to hear this. There has to be something, an option that hasn't been considered! Personal loan through your bank or college, if she is a member of any pre-professional associations they offer loans. Have you tried any of these?? I wil...

15. Oralando bound and need advice......

    nunurs05 replied to Jenny C's topic in Florida

    There are hospitals in FL that offer relocation, and you don't necessarily have to have experience. St. Vincents and Florida Hospital offer relocation assistance for new nurses. Good luck Darlene-keep us posted.