ericuRN

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1. Should an old dog learn new tricks advice form MSICU & Neuro welcome (VERY LONG )

   ericuRN replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

   Hi Doris, Wow, what a noc! I am an ER RN currently making a career change to the SICU. I hate to bash fellow sisterhood, but the trauma RN that gave you report.......What was she smoking? Was she a...

2. New Grad to Fully Functioning RN - How long?

   ericuRN replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

   That is so sad. Don't give up on nursing. I have to laugh about the charge RN "always being there to answer your questions." BWWWHAHAHAHAHHA!. That was told to us also and then the Chg. RN got...

3. New Grad to Fully Functioning RN - How long?

   ericuRN replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with whoever posted about taking breaks. The thing is, you NEED to take breaks. A new grad can only process so much information. You need a break to sit down, get a change of scenery, and go...

4. New Grad to Fully Functioning RN - How long?

   ericuRN replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a critical care area and had 16 weeks minimum which included classroom. I can't imagine being thrown out to the wolves after 11 days. If she is working 12 hour days, that is a little over...

5. New Grad to Fully Functioning RN - How long?

   ericuRN replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! Only 11 days? Most employers allow at least 4-6 weeks after completing classroom part of orientation. I don't know what kind of facillity you work for, but you shouldn't be going three shifts...