DoloresC14 ASN

DoloresC14 has 10 years experience as a ASN.

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1. 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 but I am definitely keeping my options open.

2. 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 out. It could be that a lot of it is in my head a...

3. 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 very nice, super knowledgeable and friendly, wasn'...

4. 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 3 steps forward and 2 back. I will be getting thi...

5. 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 in a bridge which I am applying for this fall. Super ex...

6. 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 weekends! I am very comfortable with managing a resi...

7. 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 and fingers crossed I get in. So, I am very discou...