elliern88

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1. When does it get better??

   elliern88 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi all, I have been off orientation about 8 or so months now. At first I felt like I was doing great, handling my assignments well. I never forget meds, always take good care of the babies, make sure they are clean and comfortable in their beds, et...

2. New NICU nurse, feeling very disheartened ;( Question to Preceptors

   elliern88 replied to NewNicuNurse1336's topic in NICU

   Hi there! I am not a NICU preceptor so I can't really tell you for sure, but I am inclined to think that it is not appropriate for your preceptor to leave the floor for that period of time. Even if she feels you are very competent and will be fine t...

3. What if I am not cut out for NICU :'(

   elliern88 replied to elliern88's topic in NICU

   Hi all, thank you again for your kind words. The past week was a little better, my organization is improving, a big part is because of the worksheet I received here, but I just still feel like I am struggling a bit on orientation. I feel so awkward...

4. What if I am not cut out for NICU :'(

   elliern88 replied to elliern88's topic in NICU

   Thank you everyone, and Thank you very much Bortaz,rn for the workbrain sheet. I printed out a bunch of copies and am going to use that, I feel better about my organization already when I look at the sheet. My Nurse Manager pulled me aside and gav...

5. What if I am not cut out for NICU :'(

   elliern88 posted a topic in NICU

   I am feeling very terrible right now. I am having such a rough time with orientation, I have forgotten to give several meds, had a bad infiltrate the other day and have been getting a hard time from the nurses I give report to. I always feel like ...

6. New NICU nurse!

   elliern88 replied to NICURNPAWV's topic in NICU

   Just wanted to stop by and say congratulations and good luck!! I am also a newbie to the NICU.

7. New NICU nurse in training. Excited, yet overwhelmed!

   elliern88 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone. I have been reading here for the past few weeks. I have been orienting in a level III NICU for about 5 weeks now. Some days I feel great, like I am progressing and starting to get it, and other days (like today) I wonder how I will ev...