Evelyn2003

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1. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Evelyn2003 replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   This is not about new grads in the ED, but just about my story coming in to nursing. Now that everyone thinks I am an idiot. I am not thinking I am Superman out to save anything. Nursing school to me...

2. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Evelyn2003 replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   No way am I saying that ER nurses don't provide the best care and that I am going to be any better than anybody else. In fact, I know that I will never be as good as people with so much more...

3. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Evelyn2003 replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   I knew as soon as I hit "submit" that my posting made it sound like I was just trying to avoid those tasks. That is not at all the case. I just can't stand feeling like the Lone Ranger, like I have...

4. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Evelyn2003 replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   First, I have loved reading everyone's thoughts. I am glad to see that it evoked some strong feelings, because this is a very emotional issue for me right now. When I started this post I struggled...

5. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Evelyn2003 replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

   Thanks to all for all your thoughtful answers. I agree, new grads don't know what they don't know. And I want to be sure that once I am off orientation, wherever I go, I can carry my own...

6. New Grads in the ED (?)

   Evelyn2003 posted a topic in Emergency

   I would like to hear what you think of new grads starting out in the Emergency Department. I just finished an accelerated BSN program. Some of my classmates are starting in the ER. My clinical...