HeatherGurl84

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  1. Note from a new nurse to all the preceptors out there

    HeatherGurl84 replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for this....I've been there as a new nurse. Was even called stupid by a preceptor because I had a question. I know nurses are stressed when handling newbies and their own workload. They just...

  2. Does Anyone Actually LIKE Being a Nurse? (Slight Venting)

    HeatherGurl84 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    You must try a variety of areas to find your niche. Keep trying different things and go with what you

  3. New RN, not interested in bedside nursing

    HeatherGurl84 replied to nf87654's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was lucky enough to do public health and start a clinic job right out of nursing school. Definitely worth pursuing...bedside nursing wasn't my cup of tea. Those positions can be obtained with...

  4. How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    true......like they told me, dont take it and you are immediately written up as have

  5. Bullying like I am back in middle school

    HeatherGurl84 replied to maxxilla's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    nurses are like bloodhounds...they can sniff out the tiniest bit of arrogance...your comment "I am the IT expert". and they will RUN with it. Lay low, do your job, and go home. You dont need them as...

  6. How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I just accepted a new position with a major medical system's physician office and they require mandatory FLU vaccines. I was told that if I did not accept the vaccine that it would be noted that I...

  7. Am i hired?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to 0pepper's topic in General Nursing

  8. Am i hired?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to 0pepper's topic in General Nursing

    You must receive an official job offer letter and then you begin most jobs on an orientation basis, where they can let you go at will if it isn't a good fit or you can leave if it isn't what you think...

  9. Bad Day, How do you get over it?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to crystalNC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always try to put myself in the families shoes. They are stressed, want the BEST care possible for that person, and when they are hospitalized, in their mind, your world should revolve around their...

  10. Nursing student Shadowing RN (adjunct with learning)

    HeatherGurl84 replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't hurt to try....getting extra clinical experience would be extremely

  11. Experienced nurses: what was YOUR training like?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to SubSippi's topic in General Nursing

    I wish more experienced nurses were understanding when it does come to today's new grads. I graduated with my BSN in 2010 and the course felt truly "book" not "skill" based. We were not allowed to...

  12. Clinic (Doctor's Office) Nurse vs. Hospital Nurse

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you!! Way to go on using the nursing

  13. How to not feel embarrassed or dumb when you dont know a skill?

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just accepted a position with a pediatric clinic after 18 months of looking for a job. I am very excited but at the same time terrified. I know in nursing school that learning skills is difficult at...

  14. How to not feel embarrassed or dumb when you dont know a skill?

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

    I am starting to relax as my start date approaches. I realize I can only do my best and no one should expect me to be "super nurse" as I get back into things. I will definitely be asking for someone...

  15. How to not feel embarrassed or dumb when you dont know a skill?

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

    Thank you...this helps

  16. How long did it take for you to get a response after Public Health interview?

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    I interviewed 2 weeks ago for a Public Health position and am still awaiting word. They told me it was a long process with the county and it could take a few weeks. How long did you wait? I am praying...

  17. How to not feel embarrassed or dumb when you dont know a skill?

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

    Thank you for the advice......I have some new ways to ask in a professional/right way for help with something I have never done. I am coming off of a bad experience from a past job where I would ask...

  18. Had to report my supervisor today

    HeatherGurl84 replied to txredheadnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am very sorry.....you must do what you know is

  19. Clinic (Doctor's Office) Nurse vs. Hospital Nurse

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Nursing Career

    I couldn't agree

  20. Clinic (Doctor's Office) Nurse vs. Hospital Nurse

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Nursing Career

    So you're saying that my new job takes me down to a MA's level of

  21. Clinic (Doctor's Office) Nurse vs. Hospital Nurse

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Nursing Career

    And this is why I am glad they built in a day off during the week in this position I accepted. You have a cushion for errands, appointments, ect. Been there, done that......I asked to get OTHER...

  22. which start date to choose?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    I just accepted an offer for a new job and they gave me two choices of start dates and said either was fine. I chose the later one due to 2 prior commitments the week before the start day. When they...

  23. I GOT A JOB after 18 months of trying.......

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the advice

  24. I GOT A JOB after 18 months of trying.......

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I received an official offer today from a Pediatric clinic that I interviewed with. I will be working M-F 8-5 with a set day off weekly. Also one weekend a month 8am-12noon. I am ECSTATIC but also...

  25. I GOT A JOB after 18 months of trying.......

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    I wish those feelings of " I am going to look stupid" would go away. I have been out of practice for 18 months...ugh I know I won't learn everything again within the first week.. I have been a victim...