Much of what I'm reading here sounds very familiar. In my CVICU, we routinely hire a large group of new grads at once, usually at least 8 at a time. So, the experienced preceptors get burned out...
Elitha, I commend you for considering all the intangible benefits of certification. I have done the CCRN and am studying for my CMC and CSC exams. I feel completing the work for certification...
I think some of the attitudes we encounter has a lot more to do with them than us; some kind of guilt or fear on their part which they in turn strike out at other people who are trying to better...
I am studying for the CCRN I am hoping to take it this summer. I would be interested in joining a thread to collaborate on study topics and materials if anyone else is interested. I work in CICU/CSU...