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1. Pros and cons of nursing insurance

   dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in General Nursing

   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 (including a few notable colleagues and attorney friends...

2. Pros and cons of nursing insurance

   dragonfire123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   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 coworkers are uninsured and question why I even have it. ...

3. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

   dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

   Thanks, Gooselady :)

4. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

   dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

   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 accepted.

5. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

   dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

   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 not criticize my preceptor; actually, I decided t...

6. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

   dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

   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 admissions from beginning to end, will require furt...

7. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

   dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

   Thanks, everyone -- I really appreciate all the feedback.

8. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

   dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

   I will remain hopeful, Sslamster, and thanks for the kind, encouraging words.

9. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

   dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

   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 up a bit as I acquire more experience, become more ...

10. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

    Thanks, VANurse2010!

11. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

    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 to help me focus, as well as to make my patients fe...

12. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

    Thanks -- sound advice.

13. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

    Thanks, Classicdame :)

14. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

    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 my situation. I am new but I am by no means 'slow...

15. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

    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 'working.'