pinkdoves BSN

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I'm an experienced pediatric nurse and new NICU nurse!

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    The golden first year?

    pinkdoves posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am at a loss for words. I graduated school in may 2019 and landed an adult inpatient med/surg telemetry position. I was so miserable due to my preceptor bullying me and high patient loads that I...
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    The golden first year?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    hello guys thank you for commenting...I think I'm going to change to outpatient in June. I think having a schedule would benefit me at this time in life. I think a large stressor for me at work is in...
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    Advice on what to say during performance review

    pinkdoves posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have my performance review coming up. My manager sent me an email for the time and date, and then said to start thinking about where I want to be in the future/what I am doing to help out the unit....
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    The golden first year?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I am in great despair...I feel like life has lost it's meaning at this point. They can replace me in a second with someone else and nothing I do even matters. I could be working hard all day and then...
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    6 Reasons Why Nurses Are No-Cape Heroes

    pinkdoves replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I do not agree that we are heroes and for some reason this sentiment makes me slightly angry. I think managers use this excuse to pile more garbage on us and say "thank you for all you do! heroes work...
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    The golden first year?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    oh that's awesome! if that's true I will reach out.
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    The golden first year?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I am really traumatized by my first job. I thought nothing could go wrong because I worked at one of the top 5 hospitals in the US. That clearly means nothing as I've learned. Even the hospital I'm...
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    The golden first year?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking about using EAP but then I was also scared that the providers through that would be the ones from the hospital that I work with. Do you think that could be true? That might make work...
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    The golden first year?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I think I am also frustrated partly because of this reason. The healthcare system is all about money. I work at a prestigious hospital there are people lining up for this place yet they refuse to hire...
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    The golden first year?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I thankfully have really great family and friends. But sometimes my nursing schedule is so hectic that I can barely have an outside life it seems...I sometimes feel like I live in that hospital. I...
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    The golden first year?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds like you're having trouble understanding because you're taking my life and comparing it to yours. I am assuming I'm a lot younger than you so I can safely assume much isn't the same today as...
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    Advice on what to say during performance review

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    OK, this is very helpful information! Thank you!! LOL that's so funny they are making me be in a committee to maintain their magnet status or whatever...at least I get paid for...
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    Advice on what to say during performance review

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    every nurse on my unit is required to be on a committee. they also made me in a harm prevention role (preventing infiltrates/PIV issues on the unit) so I have that
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    How Long Do You Expect To Be a Nurse?

    pinkdoves replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    although at this point in time I really hate nursing, I know I probably will stick within the field. this is because there are so many avenues I can go down anyway--whether it's insurance work,...
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    Advice on what to say during performance review

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    LOL oh no it's so sad it's like
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    Advice on what to say during performance review

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    that seems like the entire healthcare system OMG...no substance all about
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    How do I know when I have 1800 hours for CPN credential?

    pinkdoves posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi! Sorry if this is a dumb question but I genuinelly don't keep track of how many hours I work. I calculated that since I work full-time, I would have over 1800 hours doing 1 year of pediatric...
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    How do I know when I have 1800 hours for CPN credential?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Yes, I am a nurse resident at a children's hospital and I just learned they do the same! thanks so much
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    Being a preceptor as a new(ish) nurse?

    pinkdoves posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi allnurses community! I was brought a very interesting idea by my supervisor. Apparently, she thinks I am a great candidate to precept new grad nurses. I have been working for about 10 months as...
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    Being a preceptor as a new(ish) nurse?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    you're a very rude person... probably bc most people who get experience leave to do something less
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    Being a preceptor as a new(ish) nurse?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's fair to say I don't know anything after 10 months... I agree I might not be the best candidate to teach someone else but please do not insult the progress I've made. I'm proud I...
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    New Nurse having trouble with CNA

    pinkdoves replied to Lyslys's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad I am not the only one with this issue. At 22, I was asking people way older than me (like women in their 60s) to do tasks for me which they were very bitter about. They always say no too...
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    Being a preceptor as a new(ish) nurse?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    that's an amazing idea!! I wish that could be a thing today but I guess it would be hard to find someone with 15+ years of experience for every orientee. it's crazy bc I feel like everyone who...
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    How do I know when I have 1800 hours for CPN credential?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    thank you so much!! very helpful information! I wish that were
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    How do I know when I have 1800 hours for CPN credential?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I did the math already like I said in my initial post...I have no trouble calculating so no need to tell me I can find it on the internet. I'm asking how it is proven I worked x amount of hours?...