Patty RN

Patty RN specializes in Med-Surg Telemetry.

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1. Those who want to get out of nursing..

   Patty RN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

   Am feelin' that way right now...I graduated in '08 (BSN program) and am 51 years old. I worked 6 mos. on a med/surg unit in local hospital---hated it tremendously!! My orientation and work experience was horrible! The nurses were not really encouragi...

2. Anxiety before work?

   Patty RN replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in New Nurse

   I appreciate the supportive advise. I just want the 1 yr. experience and if I can hang on there, I am sure some other doors will open if fact, I should move on. We weren't prepared for the 'reality shock' in our BSN program--it wasn't even addressed....

3. Anxiety before work?

   Patty RN replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in New Nurse

   I am with you! I started on a med/surg telemetry unit in Nov. I got 7 wks. orientation (f/t three 12's) on days and then went to nights part time (12 hr. shifts). I do love the part time and nights. I was on my own the last three nights I worked and ...

4. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

   Patty RN replied to Imafloat's topic in New Nurse

   What a refreshing read! I am just off 7 wks. orientation (med/surg telemetry unit) and I hate all those aweful feelings--no sleep, feeling stressed before going to work, etc. I only work two 12's (7p-7a) and it is very overwhelming. Not many nurses ...