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  1. Dreading work. Advice?

    Newandconfused replied to RNJayhawk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel the same way you do. As a matter of fact I sit here with this stomach ache that has not gone away since I transferred into ICU. I am 10mos in to this and can not wait until my year is in so I...

  2. Long hospital orientation...

    Newandconfused replied to KyPinkRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hopefully your orientation is more clinical than classroom. If it is, be happy. Take advantage of it by learning all that you can while you have someone to fall back on. You will be on your own...

  3. Life after quitting first job as RN

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

    When I was reading this I had to take a doubletake at your name to make sure I had not written this thread!!!!! I haven't left my facility yet. I am trying real hard to get a transfer from the unit...

  4. jjust need a hug

    Newandconfused replied to metfan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there. I would hope your hospital would not treat this as a 'call in' You couldn't help this. Slowing down is not an option in our field of choice. A friend I graduated with broke her...

  5. Messed Up Big Time

    Newandconfused replied to snortzmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not making light of your situation, as I am sure you have learned from it the hard way. But my clinical manager hands out write-ups to the new and to the old as if it were candy on Halloween...

  6. Will there ever be a day that I won't forget something?

    Newandconfused posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    As I approach my one year mark I am still coming across times when things happen that I feel I should of known after the fact. Example..I worked Med/Surge for 7 months b/4 going to ICU (Honestly...

  7. Travelers with One Year experience

    Newandconfused posted a topic in Travel

    I would love to hear from the travelers who had only one year nursing experience when they started. I know some say don't do it, but what about the ones who have done it? Who did you go through?...

  8. Confused on whether to quit or not

    Newandconfused replied to flowingoan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One thing I have learned in the hospital I work for is not to expect kindness from my fellow nurses. If they are kind to my face, I watch my back. I am not suprised a preceptor slammed a door in...

  9. punishment advice.....please......

    Newandconfused replied to Seamless LVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a problem everywhere I guess. I thought it was just my hospital. On the floor I used to work on I actually had 2 CNA's (that I know of) that could not take manual blood pressures or would...

  10. State law says to wait until taking NCLEX??

    Newandconfused posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does any other state besides KY say a nursing student graduate has to wait to take NCLEX after graduating? I had to wait until I worked 120 hours before I could take my NCLEX. At the time it didn't...

  11. State law says to wait until taking NCLEX??

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

    Your time frame sounds like mine. I heard the same thing about new grads not getting the orientation time deserved. Good Luck on

  12. Travelers with One Year experience

    Newandconfused replied to Newandconfused's topic in Travel

    Thank You for all of your tips and advice. I know a couple of travelers who work through American Mobile and are happy with them. I have spent the majority of this year on day shift on an extremely...

  13. Med/Surg to ICU

    Newandconfused replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I had 10 months Med/Surge experience b/4 I transferred to ICU. There is good and bad with that. Yes, I love the fact that I have my organizational skills down pat, I have no problem calling a doc etc....

  14. Do all the ICU RNs gossip?

    Newandconfused replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    The same thing goes on where I work. The clinical manager sets the tone. She gossips just as much if not more about her staff. I feel the same way as you-avoidance is the best answer. I know I have...

  15. DVT prophylaxis orders

    Newandconfused replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    It is also a part of our admission. There is even a box asking how we will contact the doctor about it if it is not included in thier orders. (telephone, progress note, etc) I don't know how long...

  16. Do contracts get delayed often?

    Newandconfused posted a topic in Travel

    On March 16, 2008 I will have my full year in and can start traveling. I have looked into many agencies and have read alot of the postings on this site. Is it usual for a traveler to start a...

  17. Does it get any better?

    Newandconfused posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will be a nurse for a year on March 16, 2008. I started in Jan 15th but w/ Ky. state law I couldn't sit for NCLEX until then. I absolutely LOVE my patients and taking care of them, but I must say...

  18. Does it get any better?

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

    Thanks for all of your suggestions and words of encouragement. My manager does have some serious issues. I was actually told I would 'feel relieved when she moves on to someone else'. BUT I only...

  19. Having a problem with the rudeness

    Newandconfused replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am so glad you posted this and so many replied. I was hoping there was a decent place out there to work. My place sounds just like yours. I agree with another post---it is the clinical managers...

  20. Need Encouragment Please

    Newandconfused replied to NrsheartTS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was shocked at how nasty some nurses can be. I am desperately holding my own, trying to get to the one year mark---10 weeks to go!--- where I will feel more better about myself as a RN to get...

  21. Preceptor issues

    Newandconfused replied to billlee2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Preceptor's can make your life Horrible! I stuck with my first one in Med-Surge, but I feel just as bad about the one I have in ICU as you do about yours. Mine won't tell ME what she thinks I am...

  22. New nurse made a mistake!

    Newandconfused replied to newnursewithquestion's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't feel bad! I was making rounds with a Doctor who did the exact same thing! I am so glad he was the one who wanted to get a better look, b/c I am sure if I had removed the dressing I would of...

  23. Please... what is going on??? objective opinions needed

    Newandconfused replied to cherilee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In March I will be a nurse for a year, so I know where you are coming from. I am not all pleased with the hospital I work for, but want that year experience b/4 I move on. With that being said, my...