Hey ya’ll, Over the past week or two, I have been the unlucky recipient of multiple heavy assignments. A lot of random emergencies have been happening on my shift, and naturally I have needed to...
Thats the issue, I’m not quite sure what I want to do. I think I’d like something with more regular hours, don’t think I’d be a very good teacher. I want to learn from people’s personal...
Hey, new nurse here. I hear you and I feel you. I’m constantly in a state of stress about my job, whether it is the patients or the typical nurse imposter syndrome kicking in. My coworker says it...
Maybe it’s the COVID, maybe its the stress of being a new nurse, but I am considering leaving the bedside after my two year contract is up. So, If you are an RN who’s left the bedside, what...
Hello there, The first thing I want to say is: BREATHE. It is going to be okay. You got this. You passed the NCLEX. Your hiring manager chose you because she believes in you. Trust me, if she really...
I started in the ICU in July after graduating in May 2019, as part of a residency program. I would definitely recommend working as a CNA while you’re in school to develop those connections. On my...
Thank you for responding. My evaluation with my manager ended with him telling me that I was doing a good job, but you’re right. The fact that he was even considering if I was right for the role...
I would go over basic assessment and neuro assessment skills. Do you have a friend/partner you could practice on? Definitely review the 5 rights and safe medication administration. I’m also a new...
Hey ya’ll. I’m a new nurse, I graduated May 2019 and started in my current job in August. I was hired into an ICU, and even now I feel like I don’t fit in. I feel like a giant fraud, a...