RoadRN

Thank you so much for the feedback. I definitely don't want to look like a job hopper, but the attitudes, lack of support, and not to mention my frayed nerves, have all taken its toll and it's time to move on. I have applied at another facility and I'm waiting to hear back from them. The nice thing is, if I get the job, I'll be working with nurses again, which I sorely miss! I just wanted to pick your brains and see what your thoughts were, I knew I could count on you. I will check back here and let you know how it all ends í ½í¸Š

I am miserable at my first FNP job. I've been there 3 months and have absolutely no support, the PA is a jerk and basically wants nothing to do with me, the office manager is a controlling biotch, and there's an MA who is also a total jerk. The problem is is that I work with Medicare patients and there are very few providers that take Medicare (I'm in family practice) in the small town that I live in. I feel like I have an obligation to stick it out for them, no matter how much I hate it (I am the only provider on the family care side, the other providers work on the urgent care side). I'm so torn. Should I stay and suck it up, worry about making mistakes, not having anyone to turn to? Or should I go somewhere else and risk the chance that I might end up in a job that's even worse?? I feel like I haven't even given it much of a chance. Some days I just wish I still worked at my old job as ICU RN

I wasn't aware of this new policy. Thank you for setting me straight :) Just FYI, I didn't flunk out of nursing school, I dropped out after my 3rd semester because of one particular instructor. I was thankful that I was able to complete my ADN with Excelsior. Thanks again :)

Yes, this sucks. I had a similar experience with no recourse. So, I applied at Excelsior College (it's online, Excelsior.edu), and was accepted. A year later, I graduated with High Honors and took the NCLEX and passed a month after that. I've been an RN for six years and am currently working on my RN-MSN FNP at Graceland University (also online). A brick and mortar nursing school is not the only option if you've had more than 50% of nursing school done from an accredited nursing program (which you have). Good luck to you and please keep us posted. (if you have any questions regarding Excelsior College, PM me, I would be glad to help you :)

One thing I found when I went to work in ICU is that you are never alone. There will always be experienced nurses by your side (if your unit is as supportive as mine) If you are in a code situation, be the recorder and not only record, but watch what's happening all around you. I found that going over the events in my head when I get home helps me in future codes. Not only do I do this after a code, but I do it often so as to memorize what to do next time. Remember your ABC's, airway, breathing, circulation. It's intense, even the most experienced nurses still have high adrenaline during a code, and that's good, it kicks you into high gear to do what you have to do. Keep a sharp mind, remember to breath and slow your mind down because it will race and you will have ten thousand things going through it at once. Again, remember ABC! I love being an ICU nurse, I enjoy total nursing care and you will too :)

Excellent! Thank you~

I know it's frowned upon, but a rectal temp is the most accurate. At the hospital I worked at, a rectal temp was mandatory up to one year of age. I think axillary is the next best site.