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  1. Having trouble precepting new orientee

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse 11 years in critical care and stepdown nursing. I've been precepting at my hospital for the last 4 years and have seen alot of nurses come, go and really grow. I love new grads and...

  2. getting in trouble at work

    rn-jane replied to jessiesita's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I would confront her in a positive way. Basically just tell her, you did not realize you did something wrong and if she see's anything else you can improve upon to let her know. Maybe the...

  3. Having trouble precepting new orientee

    rn-jane replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday I had to go to a cpr class at the school of nursing and my orientee was with with another preceptor on our floor. The girl is good, she actually was my preceptor when i started at this...

  4. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    rn-jane replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just wanted to say congrats. I loved shadyside when i went there and it really prepared me for the nurse i am

  5. ADN vs BSN Managers

    rn-jane replied to CrispyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I

  6. I love Cardiac!!!

    rn-jane replied to RNmom08's topic in Cardiac

    Don't be afraid, you will do just fine. Good

  7. I love Cardiac!!!

    rn-jane replied to RNmom08's topic in Cardiac

    I'm glad you like it, and it will constantly keep you on your

  8. Patient or Client??? Which do you say?

    rn-jane replied to Olive Oyl's topic in General Nursing

    I remember in nursing school they always said clients. I call them patients, and our hospital does

  9. I need opinions please!!!!!

    rn-jane replied to ShpTwnBllr's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for serving our country marine. I too was a former marine(yes i'm a woman) and once i got out i went to school. There really are alot of options out there. Try looking into your local...

  10. Job interview!

    rn-jane replied to labbio's topic in General Nursing

    I would write some things down to help your remember to anticipate some of their questions. I think it would be better if done in clear concise thinking versus hesitation on the phone. In person...

  11. want to help an MA friend

    rn-jane replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she could get a job in the hospital as a unit clerk. We have one the also is trained as an ekg tech and nursing assistant she gets paid slightly more than most

  12. Am I Nurse Material??

    rn-jane replied to Shadrach's topic in General Nursing

    That is true nursing is not for everybody, but thank god there are people that are still called to the profession. Nursing is truely a calling and no matter how many times i say to myself i want to...

  13. Do you ever offer to shave female patients?

    rn-jane replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I usually don't do anything about it but... A couple of years ago i had a older patient, she had a serious goatee and everything else. It was so bad the roommates family thought she was a man, i...

  14. How were you oriented to your floor?

    rn-jane replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, how long have you been on orientation. Some people need a little more time to progress. If you are feeling overwhelmed maybe your patient load needs cut a little til you feel more...

  15. Am I Nurse Material??

    rn-jane replied to Shadrach's topic in General Nursing

    If that's what you want to do then GO FOR IT!!!! It might be advisable for you to get a job as a cna when you get into nursing school to give you more experience. I think nurses that have worked as...

  16. Orientation- What to expect

    rn-jane replied to LoveNursing1's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to nursing! I'm a preceptor for our stepdown and icu units. What i expect from my orientees are a willingness to learn and being open to new ideas. There are many things you will be...

  17. Low census policy at your hospital?

    rn-jane replied to 2ndbach's topic in General Nursing

    We have a low census policy at my hospital. We have a 21 bed unit so when we are below 18 one of three nurses are called off and usually put on call. We are expected to repsond to the call in less...

  18. nurse lost baby to SIDS

    rn-jane replied to ANG_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sorry for your lost. You are in my

  19. I hate nursing....

    rn-jane replied to les70808's topic in General Nursing

    My first year i think i cried almost every day, i really thought "what the heck was i thinking." Please realize i was a former woman marine before i went to nursing school and marines don't cry. My...

  20. Just recieved my third rejection letter

    rn-jane replied to vaness87's topic in General Nursing

    If this is really what you really want then go for nursing. Maybe this is not the right school for you, there are others. Maybe start with an associates program, get a job in a hospital preferably...

  21. Soon to be nurse needs advice from experienced nurses

    rn-jane replied to CSI101's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask some local hospitals if you could shadow with an er nurse for a few days. It's alot different shadowing as a new grad versus being a student. Be upfront with the nurse recruiter with...

  22. Per Diem Question

    rn-jane replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on how the hospital pays. I got paid every two

  23. Per Diem Question

    rn-jane replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    Per diem is usally as per needed. I used to work perdiem at my hospital. I had no benefits but was paid a much higher rate and i could schedule my hours that i wanted to work. Per diem is usually...

  24. What Diagnosis Did your First Patient in Clinicals Have?

    rn-jane replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congestive heart

  25. Nclex for 3X Oct 19 0800

    rn-jane replied to Matilda50's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!! You go