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  1. Pros and cons of nursing insurance

    Thanks for the feedback and linked articles/discussions. Very helpful -- I feel I made a wise decision in getting malpractice insurance based on what I've read and what others have recommended...
  2. Pros and cons of nursing insurance

    I have been working as an RN for a few years now, and in that time I have always held nursing insurance, discounted through my membership with my state nursing association. However, most of my...
  3. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Thanks, Gooselady
  4. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Btw, my nurse educator has agreed (very kindly) to provide me whatever time and resources I will need (on my own time, of course) to become better acquainted with the floor. Of course, I gladly...
  5. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    To update you all, I decided to speak with the nurse educator, who had oriented me briefly to the EMR. She seemed amiable and encouraged the new RNs to approach her with any issues. I was careful to...
  6. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    I only had a day of computer orientation, and only for an hour or so. Considering my previous charting experience (with no computers), I think I'm doing pretty well -- certain things, like charting...
  7. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Thanks, everyone -- I really appreciate all the
  8. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    I will remain hopeful, Sslamster, and thanks for the kind, encouraging
  9. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Thanks, NurseQT. I appreciate all your advice, folks. I suppose my main concern is that this person will eventually be my charge nurse, so the relationship is only beginning. I am hoping she ease...
  10. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Thanks,
  11. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    It will be hard cutting down on the talking -- explaining my interventions and why I'm doing what I'm doing in the patient's room was a habit I picked up (encouraged by my mentors) in nursing school...
  12. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Thanks -- sound
  13. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Thanks, Classicdame
  14. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    I appreciate your honest and helpful reply, Libby1987. I have made a conscious effort to cut down the chattiness and focus on reviewing my skills. I'm not sure what else she expects me to do, given...
  15. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    I should add that this person will be my charge nurse when I am officially off orientation, which is perhaps my greater concern. I won't be able to avoid this person when I start