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...
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...
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...
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...