MelBel

MelBel

Geriatric, Medical/Surgical

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  1. Love your job?

    MelBel replied to AprilRNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to say that last night was the first night I actually LIKED my job. I've had moments, and parts of days that I liked, but I never left feeling happy about it all. I am learning to find the love...

  2. Need some advice for first job

    MelBel replied to JennyMac's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do any of the hospitals around you offer a longer orientation? I get 12 weeks...2 classroom, 10 on the floor, and I'm in my 11th week right now. 4 weeks just seems so short for a new grad...I...

  3. One preceptor for two orientees?

    MelBel replied to Jenniequa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just started my 6th week of orientation. I did the first 4 weeks on days, and had a preceptor to myself. On nights, another new grad and I share one. I personally am LOVING having the other new...

  4. did you ever think it would be like this?

    MelBel replied to jamonit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to say that at first I felt the same way! I didn't even take breaks because I spent the whole break worrying about my patients. I would have nightmares, and constantly be thinking about work...

  5. Transfer after 6 months?

    MelBel posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated with my Associate's degree in May, and started working on an Acute Geriatric floor in June. I've been on the floor about 4 weeks now. I was VERY surprised to find that I was not...