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 was leave my ego and my self-esteem at door. Ever...

2. Working while Attending School

   Evelyn2003 replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Students

   Hi! I just finished a 16 mo program and worked 20 hours per week at my old job all except the last few months. My husband was laid off after was accepted in Jul 02 and was out of work until Aug 03, so my 1/2 income was our total income, with 3 kids a...

3. 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 experience. I have been astounded at the amount of knowledg...

4. 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 always felt in Med.Surg. I WANT to work in the ER so...

5. 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 with the fact that I did not want to sound like Med/S...

6. 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 responsibilities and provide safe care. I have worried that in ...

7. 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 instructor and my preceptor killed my chances by giving w...