esrun13

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1. New grad competency - what do you think?

   esrun13 replied to esrun13's topic in New Nurse

   Just would like a general gauge of how quickly a new nurse would be accepted into the workplace if they were doing a good job, if they weren't, etc.

2. Drowning on the floor...only 2 months in. HELP!

   esrun13 replied to NewKidOnTheFloor's topic in Career Support

   I'm new too and I often drown with 4 patients, which is our max. I would've quit after a few weeks of 10 patients. That's absolutely insane.

3. Severely burnt out. Nursing home vs. tele unit?

   esrun13 replied to jessymae1989's topic in Career Support

   I can confidently say I believe LTC would be more stressful than a hospital job. More patients, still tons of responsibility and families who are stressed out, still difficult politics and even less management support. If you want less stress, consid...

4. 41 yr. old business executive going to Nursing School

   esrun13 replied to ESP808's topic in General Students

   New grads don't work days. Unless you're prepared to spend time away from your children at length including holidays and bedtime, AND you have money for childcare for that time, I wouldn't recommend it. I'm a single mom, and nursing has been hard for...

5. New grad competency - what do you think?

   esrun13 posted a topic in New Nurse

   After 1 year on a medical surgical floor, where do you think a new nurse should be in the following areas: - Confidence - Socializing at work - Understanding the patient's "big picture" medically I'm asking because I am a newer nurse (surprise surpri...

6. My coworkers dont like me because I bragged

   esrun13 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I am just beyond angry with myself. I don't know why I did this. I'm a new grad who got days at a level 1 trauma center within about 9 months. I first complained about being on evening shift and then bragged about getting days - maybe brag isn't the ...

7. Can a new grad be a wound care nurse?

   esrun13 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm thinking of applying to a wound care position at a local hospital. I am graduating with my BSN in December and am wondering if this position would be a good fit for a new grad, or if more experience is definitely necessary. Thanks!