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  1. Please help need advice

    lorabel replied to Lucky21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much! It is so helpful to hear from other nurses that they have felt the same way. This website is awesome! I have counseling available at work or through work. It is for employees to...

  2. I look at doctors differently now!!! And what is it about their handwriting

    lorabel replied to ltmja's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ltmj, Thanks! It is wonderful when patients or familiy tell us we are appreciated for caring! I'm told that sometimes as well. I havent been told I spend too much time in the room.......I think...

  3. Please help need advice

    lorabel replied to Lucky21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have another question.....how do you handle it when you are told different ways to do the same thing? When giving an IV push, I have been told to pinch the tubing and release. I have also been...

  4. Please help need advice

    lorabel replied to Lucky21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks to all! I pray every day on my way to work for wisdom and kowlege I need to do a good job. Today wasn't so bad....even had the nasty nurse. I killed her with kindness and was determined NOT...

  5. Need Help Asap

    lorabel replied to L_007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you. It makes me feel a little better to know that its normal to feel incomeptent and intimidated. I tried once to approach this nurse and tell her I was overwhelmed and said I was trying to...

  6. Please help need advice

    lorabel replied to Lucky21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Coming to this site and reading the posts is really helping me. I feel the same way! I graduated in May 2007. I started work right after Labor Day. I had one week orientation and 6 weeks...

  7. Need Help Asap

    lorabel replied to L_007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm afraid to do anything.....the nurse that intimidates me has been an RN for 25+ years and i'm sure is respected. she's a good nurse...I've seen her with her patients...she's just a jekyl and...

  8. Need Help Asap

    lorabel replied to L_007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! I'm a new grad too and have only been on my own for 3 weeks now. I am an oncology nurse. The 8:1 ratio seems insane, especially for the PCU. The ratio on my floor is 6:1 on easier days it may...

  9. I look at doctors differently now!!! And what is it about their handwriting

    lorabel replied to ltmja's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the post. the problem is I'm off orientation now. This is my 3rd week on my own. She's my resource nurse and the one i'm supposed to go to with questions or for help..........I feel like...

  10. I look at doctors differently now!!! And what is it about their handwriting

    lorabel replied to ltmja's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad and I know what you mean about docs' writing. i thought mine was bad! I am not always sure about when to call a doc. i just came off orientation and have not had to call many...