MsQueensRN

Unsure where you work but are there any policies in place regarding how long you should be working there prior to orienting a new nurse. In my facility, you have to have at least 1-year experience. I saw where a new nurse who had a little more than 6 months of experience took on this responsibility and the person they were orienting was not receptive to being oriented by someone with so little experience. There were frequent power struggles, and a need to "prove" that the more experienced nurse knew what they were talking about. This made for a great deal of tension during and after orientation. The precepted nurse did not learn as much as they should have during orientation, and the preceptor wants to never orient anyone again.

I can honestly say I love being a nurse. If you keep in mind what brought you to nursing: caring for people, love of learning, being part of a team, teaching, changing lives (including your own). Then you have nothing to worry about. If you focus on the stressful aspects and let that take all of your energy that's when the burnout begins. I have seen many a charismatic, energized, hardworking nurse go through down periods, and it wasn't because they didn't want to be a nurse, there were times that their personal stress and work stress would feel too heavy, or they realized that maybe it was time for another specialty. Just keep in mind that you are also human, you need to decompress, and that you don't have to stay in one job forever if you realize that it's not for you.

Chemical castration is cheaper than paying for the mental health services that are truly needed. Taxpayers have to pay for the jail sentence and the chemical castration so arguing about the savings is null to me. I can't ignore the implications that allowing the judicial system to make serious medical decisions on behalf of prisoners could potentially have on them making decisions for everyone in society. Don't forget that there are still individuals who are wrongfully imprisoned and given unjustified sentences and labels.

This is sad for all parties involved. Those hem/onc patients who experienced undue pain, infections, and prolonged hospital stays; the nurse who obviously needed help; and the facility that will now be smeared and lose the respect of many individuals who could potentially benefit from the care provided there. Honestly, I can't point a finger at coworkers who didn't notice or should have noticed, because let's be honest the fact that we work with and want to be able to trust our coworkers does cast a veil over our ability to see one another in such a negative way. Also, from my experiences in the workplace, we often do not notice that something is wrong until it has been ongoing and the nurse in question has obviously lost control.

Happens all the time, at least your patient is immobile and cannot additionally throw things or attempt any physical harm. I have had many a patient like yours, and once it goes racial I absolutely refuse to provide care. Is there any possibility of arranging a behavioral contract with this individual? If they have a psych disorder then this is not an option, however if there is no psych issue then this may be a route to consider. It would usually involve the patient's doctor, social work, and the nurse manager creating a specific set of terms or expectations of the patient's behavior. If the patient goes against these terms, there are specified repercussions that can include discharge (as long as their condition permits).

I went through a similar situation when I chose to change my career path and go back to nursing school. The fact that I would be leaving a profession that I had already entered and heading for community college to pursue nursing did not sit well with my parents. Once they saw that I was serious, though we went through a period of not really speaking with each other over time they had no choice but to accept it because they saw how serious i was about it. It's funny that now that I have been a practicing nurse for many years, I am the first person they call if something isn't feeling right, or they have any kind of medical question. Parents can be selfish, parents can be scared, parents can be wrong. Stay true to yourself.

This is something I see constantly at work and it is something that is unfortunately supported by management. I am an old school nurse and ultimately my patient's care is my responsibility, not to mention that waiting for things to get done ruins my workflow for the shift. I have encouraged CNA to request the assistance of the RN for baths, repositions, and toileting as CNAs are responsible for the care of all the patients on the unit and if we all sat waiting for this one person to do everything then most items would never be done.

I'm a nurse with student loans, it's all I can afford!

I made the choice to relocate for my first nursing position. I made the choice after applying for several months for positions and not getting any responses for full time employment. It can be very difficult as a new nurse to not only start a new career but also have to get used to living in a completely new location far away from friends and family. I would say that you should thoroughly research the area you are planning to move to. Where would you wish to live? Would your employer assist you with relocating? What is the weather like? What do people do for fun? Will you have a long commute? What is the cost of living? How long can you see yourself remaining in the area? Have you ever left home before? Will you be able to go without seeing friends and family for any extended period? As a new nurse you are already going to be going through varying emotions and stressful situations, and getting used to being in not only a new work environment but also a new living environment can be very difficult for some. I was fortunate to have my significant other with me when I moved, and with FaceTime and regular phone calls I can keep up with family. If it is going to bother you greatly to be away from what is going on at home, then it may not be for you.

honestly it sounds like you are going through the new grad blues where everything feels overwhelming. It can be difficult to truly judge what is or isn't complex when you have nothing to reference it to. I agree with the advice of some of the other nurses as far as developing time management skills, give yourself time to get used to doing these tasks and you will start to realize how much faster and easier it becomes for you, also are you utilizing delegating appropriate tasks to the nursing aides or are you attempting to do everything alone. When i first began as a med surg nurse years ago, I found where I would often attempt to do every single task myself, I did not know how to prioritize, and I had no time management skills which left me staying at work an hour later each day trying to catch up with documentation. Give yourself some time to catch up. If you feel like your license is at risk and you truly feel as though you and the patients are not safe, then I suggest seeking other employment and giving your current employer notice. I'm a firm believer in never burning bridges, and honestly as a professional it is just good practice to give some type of notice.

I've had disrespectful homeless patients and adoring rich patients, honestly I think it just depends on the person. I've had people who initially thought it was appropriate to yell at me for attempting to administer a dose of insulin at the beginning of my shift later apologize and offer to give me all the money in their pocket because of my kindness ( of course I didn't take it). Sometimes people suck, sometimes people are frustrated with being in the hospital and you happen to be the one who's there. I don't really read too much into it. I usually just kill them with kindness and by the end of my twelve hour shift they are either apologizing and thankful or they don't say anything at all because they have nothing to be mad about. At least I know that I remained professional and they can't say I did anything wrong.

Make sure you familiarize yourself with your rights. Do you have a union? If so, What is their stance on mandated overtime? Document these interactions and the fact that you are being bullied by your supervisor.

Awesome job for a first time! I know the first one is always the most nerve wracking. It gets better the more often you do it, and as you go on don't be afraid to really check for those forearm veins especially those located on the back of the forearm. it's like people forget that there are veins back there LOL:yes:

Congratulations Ari on the job offer. I think that the best thing to do in addition to your studying is to not overthink the questions, and have faith in your abilities. You have made it this far already, so now is not the time to doubt yourself. Best of Luck on your Pharm Exam!

about how long did it take for you to get a call from them after applying?