barbaratruth RN

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1. Harsh coworker makes me feel stupid & hate going to work!

   barbaratruth replied to Isadora_Faye's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a new nurse on the unit with the worst reputation in the hospital, and I was brought to tears this week (I also cry when I'm angry - thank God, as this is better than yelling). I felt very beat...

2. Help!! all you experienced nurses!! How to survive orientation??!!

   barbaratruth replied to sparketteinok's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have a new preceptor for my last several weeks of orientation. Even though I'm doing well, I feel insecure with the orientation/probation process. I feel like it will come down a "group vote" at...

3. Got switched to night shift, without my knowledge!!!

   barbaratruth replied to ChinUp's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm presently in orientation on a day shift. I was told my job is on the day shift. I have a feeling I am going to nights after my orientation ends and that this has been the plan all along, with me...

4. What is the role of preceptor?

   barbaratruth replied to barbaratruth's topic in First Year After Licensure

   The preceptors are given extra compensation where I work. I know this may not be the case in all hospitals. Thanks for your

5. What is the role of preceptor?

   barbaratruth posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm beginning my fourth week of orientation. Each week I have a different preceptor. Can someone please clarify exactly what the role of "preceptor" includes? I'm wondering if I have unrealistic...

6. Help!! all you experienced nurses!! How to survive orientation??!!

   barbaratruth replied to sparketteinok's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm also in orientation. I think I took a job on a unit with a lot of problems among the staff and the manager. Everyone is polite to me and another new grad, but the moment the preceptors walk away...

7. New Grad from ADN: Difficulty finding Work!

   barbaratruth replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I was willing to take any shift as a new grad in any department. I was willing to work nights. I was able to get a day shift because that is where they needed me. I told them I was flexible for...

8. Low GPA, how can I get into Grad school?

   barbaratruth replied to Dreamer5's topic in General Nursing

   Meet with one of the academic advisors. Acknowledge what got in the way of your undergraduate studies. Agree to a conditional admission and get professional recommendations. Sometimes GPA standards...

9. I failed at 265 I am NUMB

   barbaratruth replied to momofthree's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am very sorry to hear this. You have posted many kind words to others. I did over 6000 questions before the test. I did all of Kaplan's questions online. I also did a majority of NCLEX-4000 (which...

10. Is it okay to give an IM through clothing?

    barbaratruth replied to njinsky's topic in General Nursing

    No, you cannot give an IM through

11. does age REALLY matter?

    barbaratruth replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses who enter the profession older, are making an informed career choice, bringing a lot of life experience to the profession, as well as a better handle on critical thinking skills. Nurses who...

12. NCLEX Review. What is the best Review For NCLEX

    barbaratruth replied to Ingo456's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders for my entire nursing program for test prep. I did all of Kaplan's questions (if you can't afford it, you can do without it). I found the most benefit from NCLEX 4000. Between...

13. NCLEX examination..can I talk to myself?

    barbaratruth replied to BrklynNYgal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would discourage talking to yourself during the NCLEX. The testing area where I went were basically cubicles and it was as quiet as a church. I think the earplugs are to help prevent distractions...

14. HELP! I CAN'T FIND A JOB as a NEW GRAD RN

    barbaratruth replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I got a job. I took all the suggestions that were offered to me: Keep an open mind, be flexible about hours, and was willing to work in an area where there was a critical need and where they were...

15. First job interview in NYC as a New Graduate Nurse?

    barbaratruth replied to mcs293's topic in New York Nursing

    There is a lot of competition right now in the City with hundreds of people passing the NCLEX. Follow-up with the recruiters, be open to working in areas of medicine that you might not have...