tree-huggin'RN

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1. Heparin IV Error? So Upset and Scared

   tree-huggin'RN replied to MayaRN123's topic in Med-Surg

   Hey there and merry Christmas! Cut yourself some slack. I'm a new grad too. Off orientation for about two months. You caught yourself! That's FANTASTIC work! Sometimes these things don't get recognized until much later. I've made some mistakes too...

2. Charge Nurse issue

   tree-huggin'RN posted a topic in Med-Surg

   I'm pretty new to med surg. I've been on my own for about two months. I'm a new grad RN with 10 years as an LPN in LTC. We take 6 patients and right now we generally only have one or two aides and end up priming ( nurse does ALL the cares) at least...

3. Will I ever be the nurse I WANT to be? New grad.... really really struggling emotionally

   tree-huggin'RN replied to tree-huggin'RN's topic in Med-Surg

   Yes, I suppose you're right. I guess I'm just looking for some glimmer of hope that with time, I'll get good enough to be able to have time for that. I know that the hospital setting is NOT conducive for holistic nursing... But I'd like to incorpora...

4. Will I ever be the nurse I WANT to be? New grad.... really really struggling emotionally

   tree-huggin'RN posted a topic in Med-Surg

   Hello! I'm new to the forum, but have read posts on this site for literally years! I'm a new grad RN and I've been an LPN for 10 years prior to going after RN. I've worked LTC, home health, and clinic in my past LPN life. I truly love geriatrics, but...