Pianoo

Hello I am a grad nurse and looking to apply for jobs again. I've realised that my cover letter is not very strong as I previously didn't address all the selection criteria Now that I know, how does one possibly fit 3-6 selection criteria + values/mission all in one paragraph without it seeming too long or even getting tedious to read?! Any tips please!

I know this was posted in may but i am in the SAME. EXACT position. I actually thought this was my post because i couldn't remember my username! Everything from no support to meaningless work to even noticing how the anaes staff is vs scrub scout nurses interact We have 5 theatres and i havent learned anything for 3 months now. Im so frustrated at the uncaring NUM and no support. Im being shoved in PACU 2 because of low activity....

Hi all Just want some advice from.experienced or nurses and or grads I'm 6 months in my scrub scout role. Tiny private hospital with 5 theatres. I mainly assit in colonoscopies (no issues), scout and scrub excisions. 3 days per week. I don't know if how I'm feeling is normal, abnormal l. I feel unsupported by staff sometimes. I think they have forgotten what it's like to be new. Years vs 6 months The surgeons do not like to teach nor patient enough for grads. The theatre staff teach half orificeley. My preceptor had decided 1 month in that I'm not made for theatre and now that's her whole perspective of me. The ONLY positive encouragement I've ever had was last month from a great anaesthetic nurse that said she noticed my scrubbing is improving, I'm doing well and learning quick. But nothing from the nurses I regularly work with. I felt so good, relieved and taken aback I almost.cried as no one other than orderlies have said that to me. Sometimes I make silly small mistakes with sterility or paperwork or forgetting if preference. Is 6 months enough to be fully competent? Am I slow? Or am I being too hard on myself? Im made to feel really, really incompetent. I'm beaten down for any mistakes. I'm constantly being told what to do still even though I know and literally just about to do it. EG I need betadine, can you do my gown up. Their attitude and behaviour towards me really makes lose confidence. I build it up and it just gets torn down, vicious cycle. And of course this low self confidence is visible and rubs off on my work... If I had supportive, open and understanding staff from the beginning I know I would be doing so much better. I know what I'm capable of and I do love OR environment. How do I build confidence in myself and get other staff to trust me and be confident in my ability. I try my best but it's hard when they keep telling you what to do just before you're about to do it.