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  1. Having trouble fitting in

    new_oldRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question for older nurses. I've been a nurse for 2 years, and I'm in my fifties. I really enjoy working with the nurses on my floor, but I feel sometimes like I don't fit in. Let's face...

  2. Suspended and Unsure.

    new_oldRN replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I worked for has a reputation for doing everything for the doctors, forgetting that the nurses are the one's at bedside caring for the patients 24/7. Administration has done this very...

  3. Abusive Doctors!

    new_oldRN replied to new_oldRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks to everyone who has responded to this post. You have given me lots of great advise that I can use to reformat my nursing attitude and become a better nurse. Tewdles, your post was very...

  4. Abusive Doctors!

    new_oldRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a nurse in an IMCU/Renal unit with almost 2 years experience. I am having a really hard time with the doctors. I work days and try to have everything ready when they come in to see their patients...

  5. Suspended and Unsure.

    new_oldRN replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that because he is a specialist and admits a lot of patients to our facility, he probably told them to get rid of me. I don't know that for sure, but don't have any other answers for it...

  6. I must be gifted, I made the DON cry

    new_oldRN replied to Silent Prayer's topic in General Nursing

    I bow down to you! I'm also very proud of you for standing your ground and believing in yourself. Now everyone else will have the opportunity to believe in you, too. Stay strong and study hard in...

  7. Suspended and Unsure.

    new_oldRN replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    When I met with my manager today, I was given 2 options. Either resign or be suspended for 3 days, not be able to transfer for 6 months, and one more strike and your terminated. I couldn't deal with...

  8. Abusive Doctors!

    new_oldRN replied to new_oldRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks to everyone who has responded so far to my post. You have all made me feel a lot more confident and hopeful that I can actually speak my mind. I am going to start being more assertive and not...

  9. Abusive Doctors!

    new_oldRN replied to new_oldRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was working nights until recently. It was easier until I had to call a doctor in the middle of the

  10. Suspended and Unsure.

    new_oldRN replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    This was not a good week! Friday I had a doctor complain about me and tell my nurse manager that he didn't think I should be on my unit! He was in a bad mood when he walked into the nurse's station...

  11. I feel like I am working at Walmart...The customer is always right!

    new_oldRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    You summed it up perfectly. I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way about nursing; it's a shame it's come to

  12. I feel like I am working at Walmart...The customer is always right!

    new_oldRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    In our hospital, administration has embraced the Studer philosophy, which makes the nurse the bad guy in all situations! Our manager has even stated that she will believe the patient no matter what...

  13. If You Knew Then What You Know Now

    new_oldRN replied to brinn1269's topic in General Nursing

    You have a very good perspective on what has gone wrong with nursing! I agree with your views and wish we could get the powers that be to understand what we need as nurses to do our jobs and take...

  14. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    new_oldRN replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I cannot even imagine trying to care for 60 patients! You deserve kudos just for that . Sounds like you did an excellent job under those circumstances. You didn't lose anyone and days can just...

  15. Wishing experienced nurses would have mercy on me!!

    new_oldRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work the 7p to 7a shift in an IMCU. Everything seems to go well during my shift, but when the day shift arrives, it all falls apart! The day shift is all experienced nurses while my shift consists...

  16. Ivy Tech Valpo NCLEX pass rate?

    new_oldRN replied to Melnickovich's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated from Ivy Tech Valpo in May, 2008, took my boards in June. I passed the first time. I believe all but 2 of my classmates passed the first time. As for clinicals, Valpo students went to...

  17. How much did you earn your first year?

    new_oldRN replied to whitecats's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am from Northwest Indiana and I make 22.00 per hour working in an IMCU. Looks like my wage is a little

  18. Wishing experienced nurses would have mercy on me!!

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

    Thank you janfrn. I am the one who originally started this thread with the idea of getting feedback about report and job performance since I am a new RN. I really didn't think it would turn ugly! I...

  19. Wishing experienced nurses would have mercy on me!!

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

    Thanks for your suggestions. I will take another look at the organization of my night and see if I can adjust care to accomplish everything in a more timely

  20. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    new_oldRN replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks so much for starting this thread. I started in IMCU on May 19th and passed my boards on June 30th. I'm working 7p to 7a and 7a to 7p, flipping every other week. I have so many shifts when I...