DoloresC14 ASN

DoloresC14 has 11 years experience as a ASN.

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1. Done with it

   DoloresC14 replied to DoloresC14's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you Tita, My old manager managed to get me pulled one night from OB to her unit and when I told people I was coming back, they were so glad! I got hugs, statements of "oh I'm so glad!”...

2. Done with it

   DoloresC14 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have decided to either return to my old unit at my hospital or find a new job altogether. It has become glaringly obvious that I am not welcome on my unit, that my every move is scrutinized and...

3. Re-thinking this specialty

   DoloresC14 replied to DoloresC14's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks everyone. I was told by my immediate supervisor that she and my manager thought it best if I stay on orientation a few more weeks. I spoke to my night preceptor (I was training on days for...

4. Re-thinking this specialty

   DoloresC14 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm new to L&D but not nursing. I was an LPN for 9 years before I got my RN license last year. I started on my unit. (LDRP) in August and I feel like my labor orientation has been riddled with...

5. Imposter syndrome

   DoloresC14 replied to DoloresC14's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately I am stuck where I am, having signed a new grad contract. Leaving before 2 years will cost me several thousand dollars in payback. I'm hoping things get better and I won't have to leave...

6. Imposter syndrome

   DoloresC14 replied to DoloresC14's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much and congratulations on starting the DNP. I started writing down 3 things I've learned and 3 things I have done well after each shift and just started journaling to get these feelings...

7. Imposter syndrome

   DoloresC14 replied to DoloresC14's topic in General Nursing

   JKL, thank you. My preceptor has spoken to me a few times about things to work on and I have done so. This part of my orientation did not start off so well as I originally was with a nurse who, while...

8. Imposter syndrome

   DoloresC14 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad RN with several years of LPN experience. I got a job in a specialty unit and it is unlike anything I have ever done. I have to unlearn and relearn everything I knew. I feel like I take...

9. New Med-Surg nurse

   DoloresC14 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey everyone! I’ve been an LPN in LTC for 7 years and just landed a job at one of our local hospitals on the med-surg floor. It’s an LPN internship program and it is designed to help you succeed...

10. Changing jobs

    DoloresC14 replied to DoloresC14's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I was at my 1st facility for 5 years, the last 3 as Unit Manager, a position I got after only 2 years as a nurse. Currently, I work Fri-Sun 7a-7p and talk about no resources or staff on the...

11. Changing jobs

    DoloresC14 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I’m new here and need a bit of advice. I’m an LPN, have been for 7 years. Prior, I was a CNA for 14 years, and 99% of my experience is in LTC. I am applying to a bridge program in the fall...