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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...