HeadcaseRN

HeadcaseRN has 6 years experience and specializes in Surgical, Psychiatric.

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1. Preceptor Class Goals

   HeadcaseRN replied to HeadcaseRN's topic in General Nursing

   I remember my first orientation as a fresh grad on the Surgical Unit. I was orientated on all three shifts because I was going to work both second and third shifts. The day RN did great giving me room to make mistakes and learn but watched over me ca...

2. Preceptor Class Goals

   HeadcaseRN replied to HeadcaseRN's topic in General Nursing

   afrocentricrn, thanks for the post. i remember my very first orientation expierence on the surgical floor. i orientated on all three shifts. i did well on first shift with the rn following me while i passed meds and did exams. then the second shift r...

3. Preceptor Class Goals

   HeadcaseRN replied to HeadcaseRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much! Thinking about it that way makes it easier for me to think about questions I would like answered before I precept someone.

4. Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

   HeadcaseRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   I worked for 4 years on a Surgical Floor working night shift 8 hours. When they decided 12 hour shifts were "Better" for us and our patients I had to leave. I am a mother of a 3 year old with a husband that is gone a lot because of his work. I do not...

5. Preceptor Class Goals

   HeadcaseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am going to be attending a program to train me how to become a preceptor within the next week. Before the class even begins I have an assignment to come up with 5 personal goals for this preceptor class. I have no idea what to do!! I am taking this...