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Thank you michlynn! I try to observe different things, even when critical situations are taking place in a different room. My preceptors encourage it! I guess I just feel helpless at times, because I really don't know what/where I can help. But as they say, Rome wasn't built in a day! I just have to be patient.

Thank you dpcRN, I'm really excited!! I had my first trauma patient, with my preceptor by my side of course. I was trying to help out as much as possible, but I still feel like I could've done more. I guess I just have to roll with the punches & let time take its course!😏

Altra- That's exactly what my coworkers told me, 1-2 years.

Thank you Pixie.RN!! That's pretty awesome that you started off as a paramedic & tech☺️. I'm not exactly sure how long my orientation is, hey say usually between 4-8 weeks. However, I just checked the schedule for June and it looks like I'm still on orientation, which I can understand (not having any critical care experience). So far my feedback from my preceptors has been really positive. I think I'm just expecting too much too soon from myself! 😯

Good Evening fellow Nurses! So I just started this specialty about 1 month ago and I'm loving it so far! I was previously doing LTC and decided I wanted to do something completely different. Right now I'm working evening shifts (which is the busiest by far) & although I've been learning a lot & building my confidence little by little, I still feel clueless in certain critical situations as this is all new to me. I know it'll take time, but I'm just curious to know... How long did it take for you to transition from standing around looking like a deer in headlights & trying not to be in anybody's way to diving in with full confidence during critical situations? And I thank ya!❤️

Ned that's exactly what I was thinking, but thankfully I provided my own housing. Thank you Rev, I wasn't sure since it's never been pro-rated before.

Oh ok, thank you both! Unfortunately, I worked less than 40 hours that week because they kept pushing back my start date.

MLA is what they call Meal and Lodging Allowances. I'm contracted to work 40 hours full time for 4 weeks, however, it's the first time I've seen them pro-rate it. So I'm confused as to why and wondering if it's because I started during the middle of the week.

Good Evening Travelers! I'm on a travel assignment, which I started on a Wednesday due to backed up paperwork on behalf of my agency and contracted hospital, and I noticed they pro-rated my weekly MLA. I'm wondering if I should address it, or is that a norm? Thank you:)

MsConstrued, I give you so much kudos for that! I'm currently in a contract & working at a place I absolutely hate! I've thought about ending my contract, but I don't want to be on bad terms with my current agency. However, the other side of me is saying the hell with this sh!! & quit. Ughh, haha.

Okie dokie! Thank you for the good recommendations, especially the RAID! I'm excited and nervous at the same time! I will definitely be spraying my room down as soon as I get in. There's nothing more annoying than creepy crawlers, especially when I'm trying to get a good nights rest! Woohoo, can't wait!

Oh ok, thank you for your feedback. Did you do anything in particular to prepare for the summer ahead? It's my first nursing job:w00t:

Hello Erikadawn RN! I recently took up an offer for this organization working as a camp nurse. I wanted to know if you ended up taking the position and how was your experience? Thank you so much:)

Finito:up:

Thank you for your advice doublehelix! I'll start off with a few days and see how that works. I'm so excited!! I can't wait till school starts:redpinkhe