LifeGoesOn

LifeGoesOn specializes in Med Surg: Pulmonary & Renal.

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1. lvn new grad in sacramento ca area needs a job, HELP

   LifeGoesOn replied to mperalta_88's topic in General Nursing

   CA is extremely hard for new grads. Consider moving to another state who need nurses more and are willing to pay and train. I hear Texas is great for that. I grew up in CA, went to Davis. I know...

2. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   LifeGoesOn replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Giving good report - there isn't a good report everyone agrees on. * who is the patient and reason he/she here * what's been done / what is left to do * latest vitals if you have it * latest labs if...

3. HELP...2 wks left of orientation and I'm still SO slow!!!

   LifeGoesOn replied to Kim, HHRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I oriented on a unit, felt insecure, changed units and oriented again. Getting off orientation was the best thing ever. I feel so much more confident pacing myself, prioritizing tasks as it makes...

4. I feel dumb! - new grad med/surg

   LifeGoesOn replied to mcpnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I agree you should ask for a new preceptor. It can be a mismatch in style, nothing personal. Orientation is when you ask the most specific how-to questions. If they are not answered now when else...