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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks, Gooselady

  4. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know having problems with one's nursing preceptor is common, but I just thought I'd fish for some advice here. I graduated from nursing school a few years ago with a BSN, at the top of my class and...

  5. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  6. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  7. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  8. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks, everyone -- I really appreciate all the

  9. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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

  10. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  11. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks,

  12. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  13. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks -- sound

  14. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks, Classicdame

  15. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  16. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    dragonfire123 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague 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