rnhope

rnhope specializes in ltc/subacute/ER.

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1. still too slow and lost!!!!!

   rnhope replied to rnhope's topic in Emergency

   yes, my preceptor is extremely nice and an excellent nurse and she is telling me that I am doing great and she assures me she would let me know if I werent. She also lets me know the areas I need improvement. I guess I am just used to hitting the g...

2. still too slow and lost!!!!!

   rnhope replied to rnhope's topic in Emergency

   OMG thanks so much chin up for the encouragement!! I so needed to hear that, I am trying really hard to be a great er nurse and I know I can do it, encouraging words go such a long way! I need to just get a good system going and stop second guessing ...

3. still too slow and lost!!!!!

   rnhope replied to rnhope's topic in Emergency

   Thanks so much for the encouragement, I hope you are right because I really do love working in the er! I will keep trying and hopefully it will all come together for me soon :crying

4. still too slow and lost!!!!!

   rnhope posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi all! ok its been 7weeks of orientation I can only mangage about 3 to 4 pts. and not always effectively and sometimes my preceptor has to jump in and help me out.when a true emergency comes in I feel like I still dont know quite what to do! I reall...

5. I Got the ED job!!!

   rnhope replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Emergency

   I'm in Southern NJ too starting February 14th!

6. Paid ED training?????

   rnhope replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

   I am waiting for my offer letter which I am sure will outline in detail I was just curious, thanks! I do know I have a 3 year contract with a sign on bonus and the rates for my shift were discussed as well just wasnt sure if during my "training" woul...

7. I Got the ED job!!!

   rnhope replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Emergency

   Just wanted to say congrats on the new job!!! I too am a new grad starting an ED job Feb. 14th!!! its all I have been obsessing over so excited yet so scared! Will I catch on quickly? I am hoping to love it as its been a dream of mine for years! Goo...

8. Paid ED training?????

   rnhope replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you!

9. Paid ED training?????

   rnhope posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok stupid I know but in my excitement in being hired to ED as a new grad, I never really got a true knowledge as to whether or not the 12 weeks of training is paid or not. I think it is however now too embarrassed to ask. Anyone who has gone thru ed ...

10. Too old to begin career in ED?

    rnhope replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

    thanks again to everyone for making me feel really good about my decision to start ED nursing. I have a quick question for all of you if I may. I was wondering how long it took you to not feel like you stuck out like a sore thumb as the new grad who ...

11. Too old to begin career in ED?

    rnhope replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the encouragement! I am going to go for it, whats the worse that can happen (dont answer that lol) I dont have a problem getting along with the younger generation most are surprised to learn my age so hopefully I will fit in ok. Th...

12. Too old to begin career in ED?

    rnhope posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I am a new grad, I passed the NCLEX in Dec. I was offered a job in ER with a 12 weeks training program longer if I need it. I was also offered a position at a sub acute rehab. I am not sure which position I should take, I have always had an i...

13. rehab nursing too much like LTC nursing?

    rnhope replied to rnhope's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for the answer, I am extrremely disappointed to hear that! I was hoping that I would get a variety of patients young and old, but its a job and alot of new grads dont have that so I'm grateful. Its a brand new rehab so maybe management will ...

14. rehab nursing too much like LTC nursing?

    rnhope posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hello I am just wondering, I am a recent grad and was offered a job at a subacute rehab facility. I have worked LTC as an LPN and was really hoping to "spread my wings" a little once I obtained my Rn degree. I have never worked in subacute rehab an...

15. where can find license info with bon

    rnhope replied to rnhope's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks so much! What a journey its been now I cant wait to sign my first official document as an RN lol thanks again!