HeatherGurl84

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  1. Denied time off for a critical doctors appointment? Can they do this?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank You....I have NEVER been late to work. I am already looking at other job opportunities. They have done a number of things that go against the hospital policies. It is

  2. Anxiety at work...Feelings of panic attacks?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much....I am going to get this straightened out and I will come out a stronger and even better nurse! I am glad things are improving for you and they WILL get better for me. I just need...

  3. Anxiety at work...Feelings of panic attacks?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there, I am so happy to hear that I am not alone. I made a doctor's appointment for next week and the only time they could get me in was on a work day. I did email my manager and let her know the...

  4. First week on Unit in orientation...and I am feeling stupid! Is that normal?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank yall....today's shift went a little bit better. I was able to catch on to things more and felt more comfortable. I wasnt yelled at....thank goodness! Being a new nurse is a challenge...but it is...

  5. First week on Unit in orientation...and I am feeling stupid! Is that normal?

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yesterday was my 3rd day on my unit, a busy Med-Surg with a LOT going on. I have been told if I can work here, I can work anywhere. I am just feeling stupid because even the simple skills are taking...

  6. Feeling like the 5th Wheel at Work....And I feel stupid :(

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank yall so much......I will be strong and take the advice on how to respond in situations such as these. My preceptor wasnt there when I gave report to the other nurse, she was helping a patient...

  7. First week on Unit in orientation...and I am feeling stupid! Is that normal?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks so much! In school clinical I was lucky if I did get to do a skill sometimes at least once. It makes me feel dumb but I know it comes with the territory. My preceptors have been very...

  8. First week on Unit in orientation...and I am feeling stupid! Is that normal?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    good to

  9. First week on Unit in orientation...and I am feeling stupid! Is that normal?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much :) I will not beat myself up and continue being a sponge.....picking up the new schools and being proud when I do know how to do

  10. How long after orientation before you start on the unit?

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting orientation as a new nurse grad on December 13th going through the 16th. Does this most likely mean I will be working through the holidays? I am a new nurse grad beginning night shifts....

  11. How long after orientation before you start on the unit?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    still havent heard back from my nurse manager...hopefully she gets back with me on Monday

  12. How long after orientation before you start on the unit?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much!!!

  13. How long after orientation before you start on the unit?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    lol thats a good point!

  14. How long after orientation before you start on the unit?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Thats very nice :) Yeah that is true....you are probably right. :) I would rather start off the brand new year with my new job...clean

  15. How long after orientation before you start on the unit?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    I have sent an email to my assistant nurse manager :) Just wanted to clarify it

  16. How long after orientation before you start on the unit?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    I know I get 90 days of preceptor training. I will ask my new boss if I can find her contact info. They havent really clarified all the details yet since I havent been to general orientation. and 1.5...

  17. Just hired as a New Grad on Med/Surg Unit for Night Shift...Any benefits to nights?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow Thank you for this...it is helping put my mind at ease. I know things will come with repetition. :) And I will become comfortable with the slower pace faster. Will let you know how it goes and...

  18. Just hired as a New Grad on Med/Surg Unit for Night Shift...Any benefits to nights?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow sounds good to me

  19. Just hired as a New Grad on Med/Surg Unit for Night Shift...Any benefits to nights?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    haha oh that sounds like it would irritate me too!! haha I understand :) I am excited to begin getting my hands dirty in the profession I worked so hard to achieve. Maybe I will fall in love with...

  20. Just hired as a New Grad on Med/Surg Unit for Night Shift...Any benefits to nights?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And I am in NC

  21. Just hired as a New Grad on Med/Surg Unit for Night Shift...Any benefits to nights?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes I have noticed the extra dollars will be quite nice I am glad it is more laid back. Your post has actually made me look forward to starting out as a night nurse. I hated when I did days in school...

  22. Just Hired into a Med-Surg unit...and am TERRIFIED!

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just got a position as a new graduate nurse on a Medical-Surgical unit working nights and every 3rd weekend. For some reason, I feel TERRIFIED...like I will not know anything. I graduated back in...

  23. Just Hired into a Med-Surg unit...and am TERRIFIED!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you very

  24. Was just hired as new graduate nurse, what is the Health Assessment part?

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got hired onto a Med-Surg unit as a new graduate nurse and have to go next week for a Health Assessment for employment. What exactly do they do for this? They told me I will need my vaccine...

  25. Was just hired as new graduate nurse, what is the Health Assessment part?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks yall! I will pretty much be prepared for anything. They told me I just have to meet with the Health Nurse for my "physical" so it must not be too detailed.